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Scrap My Car Brighton & Hove
Get a great deal for your old scrap car in Brighton & Hove thanks to Scrap Car Comparison. Our online service makes sure you get a top price when selling your vehicle as scrap, without any of the hassle. All you need to do is enter a few simple details and you’ll get an instant quote from tried & trusted professionals. Our process is streamlined to be as easy and fast, plus you’ll get FREE collection!
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Get an instant quote from Scrap Car Comparison. Simply enter your vehicle reg & postcode and find out what your scrap car is worth in seconds.
Best prices
You'll get a guaranteed price when you sell with us. We'll scour the local Brighton area to find you the best price possible for your vehicle.
Free Collection
Every customer gets FREE collection with Scrap Car Comparison. Our nationwide network covers the whole of East Sussex, so let us worry about transport.We collect cars in Brighton & Hove and surrounding areas. Book your free removal today and get it done hassle-free.
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Who is Scrap Car Comparison?
We are the nation’s favourite vehicle scrapping comparison service!
We have offered over £275 MILLION to drivers in Brighton & around the UK!
We’ve removed more than 38,000 TONNES worth of cars from the road!
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Testimonials
"Had no trouble, gave good price & picked up car promptly. Received money almost instantly. Painless and professional company."
Anthony, Brighton"Site was easy and transparent to use I couldn't find a better price for my vehicle on another site so was happy I would recommend."
Nicola, Brighton"Probably the most efficient and professional company I have ever dealt with Every thing was so easy!!"
Matthew, Burgess Hill
Money paid out for these vehicles in Brighton
✅ MOT failures
✅ Non starters
✅ Insurance write offs
✅ Damaged vehicles
✅ Petrol and diesel vehicles
✅ Uneconomical cars and vans
✅ Missing paperwork
✅ Break downs
✅ SORN vehicles
✅ Electric and hybrid cars
Our services on offer in Brighton & Hove
Scrap Car Comparison’s services extend to more than simply scrapping:
Scrap your car
Scrap your old, unwanted or damaged vehicle in no time at all with Scrap Car Comparison. Our entire process, from initial quote to vehicle removal, is often completed in less than 72 hours!
Sell a damaged car
It doesn't matter if your car has a few dents and scratches or much more severe damage - even write offs are acceptable to us here at Scrap Car Comparison. That's because our partnered scrap buyers know how to make the most of every car!
Salvage your old vehicle
If your car is still too good to be scrapped, you might be better of salvaging it. We can help there too! Selling it as salvage requires a few extra bits of information about the vehicle, but you can make significantly more money!
Sell a van or commercial vehicle
We don't just deal with cars, either! Bigger vehicles like vans, trucks, buses or other commercial machines can be sold through us using the same process. We can even scrap entire fleets!
How to scrap a car in Brighton & Hove
1. Get an instant quote
First of all, enter your vehicle reg & postcode into our online form. You'll be given a price for your car almost instantly.
2. Accept the offer
Next, accept a price that you're happy with and it becomes guaranteed. Or, give us a bit more info and see if you can sell for salvage instead.
3. Arrange free collection
Wait a little while until the it's time for the car to be collected. Then, you'll need to present some basic documentation and hand over the keys.
Scrap Locations in Brighton
Our service in Brighton and Hove covers all areas, including Saltdean, Woodingdean, and Portslade. From the Marina to the piers, and even out by the Amex Stadium in Falmer, we’ve got you covered. Our network of scrap collectors in East Sussex ensures that you receive the highest prices for your old car, supporting the local economy. We work with authorised scrap car specialists (ATFs) based in East Sussex to make the process easy for you. Get the best payment for your scrap car with Scrap Car Comparison in Brighton and Hove.
2026 car scrapping and salvaging statistics for Brighton
- In 2025 we helped our customers in Brighton sell circa 1880 cars. That’s 22% of all the cars brought to us in West Sussex.
- 1048 of the cars in Brighton were sold at their scrap value, but 831 (44%) were sold to specialist salvage buyers at a higher price.
- The average mileage of all the cars sold in Brighton was 120872 miles; the youngest car was 4.3 years, and the oldest was 47 years.
- Of all the fuel types, petrol was most commonly brought to us making up 60% of all vehicles. Diesel made up 39%, and electric, only 1%.
- 20% of all the cars were black, 20% were blue, 14% were grey, 10% were red, 23% were silver, and 13% of them were white.
What are the scrap car prices in Brighton?
The good news is that your scrap car value is directly linked to the weight of your car. And those prices reflect the national average for scrap metal in the UK. Our network of approved scrap yards in Brighton and the wider East Sussex county offer competitive prices for your vehicle. If your car is salvaged, rather than scrapped, then we’ll find the best buyer in the country offering the best price nationally.
What will happen to my scrap car?
If your car is scrapped then the vehicle will be recycled. This means all of the components and parts will be stripped and processed in line with national environmental standards. Nearly all of the materials will be used to build new cars in what is considered a circular automotive economy. Find out more about car recycling.
How long have you been operating in the Brighton area?
Whilst Scrap Car Comparison has been around since 2016, many of our associated scrap & salvage dealers in Brighton have actually been in operation for 40 years. Those four decades of experience have allowed them to refine their processes to make collection and removal as easy as can be.
Will the scrap yard offer me any support on the paperwork?
We spoke to our friends at Motorama Brighton, a local car breaking and scrapping company. They explained that many people scrapping their cars often need some advice on the paperwork after the car has been collected. Their staff are always available to answer any questions when they collect the vehicle. We also have a wealth of expert car scrapping guides on our blog here.
Is it better to use a scrap yard which is local to me?
The short answer is yes, because the area an individual yard will cover is governed purely by miles and logistics. For example, a yard in Brighton will easily cover the broader Brighton area, even up to Lewes and Eastbourne. However, the costs and time associated with going further, and the low margins for scrap yards is why we will instead put you in touch with a partner that’s even more local to you.
Is it better to use a scrap yard which is local to me?
The short answer is yes, because the area an individual yard will cover is governed purely by miles and logistics. For example, a yard in Brighton will easily cover the broader Brighton area, even up to Lewes and Eastbourne. However, the costs and time associated with going further, and the low margins for scrap yards is why we will instead put you in touch with a partner that’s even more local to you.
Scrap Car Comparison automatically searches for prices in and around your exact location and our comparison engine finds the best option based on where you are weighing in price as well as logistics and speedy collection.
How do I get the best price for my car?
Many older or written-off cars aren’t destined for the scrap heap. Some are salvaged for parts or even fully restored. To get the best price, use a service like ours that provides both scrap and salvage quotes. Ensure you describe the car’s condition accurately, as salvage buyers often pay more. Also, check for collection fees—our quotes always include free collection.
But the single most important factor to getting the very best price for your scrap car is to speak directly with one of our advisors! After you accept a quote online, we'll give you a call to confirm details and schedule collection. Use this call to share any info that might boost your offer and get the highest payout possible.
Are you prices really guaranteed?
Salvage quotes depend on the car’s condition, not just its weight. Accurately describing the vehicle ensures the highest price and prevents later adjustments. Misrepresentation can result in lower offers.
