Sell A Broken Car For Parts

Selling a damaged or broken car for spares and repairs wasn’t always easy, but Scrap Car Comparison has made it so! Sell your damaged car for parts with our quick, simple and FREE online service!

Sell For Parts

You can sell your car for parts no matter how broken it may be! Our buyers are keen to take your car off your hands to salvage it for spares and repairs, keeping the process speedy and hassle free.

Top Prices Paid

Get a fair, competitive and free valuation in a flash when selling your damaged car for spare parts. Our team helps price damaged cars every day, so they know exactly what buyers will be looking for and which can get you the best price.

Free Collection

Our network spans the whole of the UK, so wherever you are and whenever you’re selling your car, it will be collected and removed without costing you a single penny.

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Who We Are: The UK’s Best Damaged Vehicle Buyer since 2009

We’ve helped drivers across the UK scrap, sell and recycle their damaged, broken or failed MOT vehicles quickly, safely and for the best possible price.

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£225 million+ paid to customers for their vehicles since 2009 – so you know you’re getting a fair price for your scrap car
8.5 million+ vehicles processed through our technology, matching you with the right buyer every time
450+ Authorised Treatment Facilities and specialist buyers nationwide, so your car is collected fast wherever you are
Hundreds of thousands of cars bought every year, making us the UK’s leading scrap and salvage car buying website
£1 million+ raised for national and local charities since 2016
Collection is free across the UK at a date and time you choose
Your price is guaranteed for 24 hours, with no hidden fees

Testimonials

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“From start to finish, flawless. Excellent customer service. Would highly recommend if you are suddenly in the position of needing to dispose of a damaged car.” – Alison

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“The whole process of disposing of my damaged car was stress-free using Scrap Car Comparison. They provided me with the highest offer very quickly and efficiently. I have no hesitation in recommending them” – Alan

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“Everything went very smoothly. Very helpful throughout. I had been concerned as to how to dispose of my bodywork damaged car. As the damage repair cost was more than the cars value. I was happy with the price, but the ease and convenience earns 5 stars.” – Mr. B

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Step by step guide

1: Get an instant quote

All you need to do is submit your vehicle’s registration number and your postcode using our online form. Using those basic details, we’ll find you the best price on offer for your car. Initially, the price you’re offered will be a scrap value. However, with a few more details, we can get you a salvage value – this price takes into account the value of the spare parts a buyer could harvest from your vehicle

2: Provide more details

Our friendly team will be in touch shortly to gather up a bit of extra information about the condition of your car. They’ll ask you about its mileage, whether the car can run under its own power and where it’s currently parked or stored. The info you provide here will allow our team to build up an accurate picture of how damaged your car is, and which parts might be reusable. If you think your car is suited for salvage and could be sold for spares and repairs, you could get a much better offer!

3: Accept an offer

Next up, it’s time to accept your offer – if you’re happy with it, of course! Your price is guaranteed for 24 hours, so you’re given time to think about it first. Broken, damaged vehicles come through our system all the time, and every Authorised Treatment Facility in our network is licensed by the Environment Agency, or its relevant equivalent in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, with the vehicles taken apart and disposed of properly. That means recycling the destroyed parts and retrieving spare parts that are still in good condition

4: Arrange collection

We’re partnered with a huge network of damaged, broken and ‘spares & repairs’ vehicle buyers who are fully authorised to dispose of your car. They’re also equipped to collect your car from you at a date and time of your choosing once they’ve bought it! You won’t need to stress over transporting your old motor, nor will you need to worry about any cash being deducted from what you’re owed – collection is always FREE

Sell Your Broken Car For Parts With No Hassle

Here at Scrap Car Comparison, with our expansive network of specialists, we can ensure a sale for your broken car no matter what damage it has suffered. Not only are we experts in our field in terms of finding buyers for damaged or crashed cars, we only work with experts when it comes to who we sell the cars to.

We can secure you a sale for any of the following types of damaged car:

Accident damaged
Insurance write-offs
Non-starters, or non-running
Mechanical and electrical failures
Cars sold for parts

What happens if my vehicle is too good for scrap?

Don’t scrap it. Almost 40% of all vehicles we process are sold as salvage, rather than scrap. This means your car will be sold and either used as spare parts or repaired itself and put back on the road. If you’re looking at a car that’s maybe had one major component failure, has only just failed its MOT or that can be back on the road with a little more work than you can commit to, then it’s highly likely selling the car as salvage will beat your scrap offers.

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That’s where we come in! In almost all cases, salvage vehicles fetch a much higher price than their scrap equivalents, so while your car might be too good to scrap, never rule out a potential salvage sale!

Our advisors work on pricing damaged vehicles every day, so will be able to tell you what your car is worth and, more importantly, why it’s worth that much. The cars that surprise people the most are the ones with one big repair bill but still have a healthy engine. For example, a car that has failed its MOT due to rust and corrosion, but still has a working engine, will often fetch a better price as salvage than scrap. This is because the drivetrain is worth more alone than the shell is worth as metal.

To find out how much your car could be worth as a salvage vehicle, give us a call on 01243 201010.

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What affects the price of a damaged car?

The value of your car if it was in full working condition and the individual value of working parts will have a large impact on what your damaged car will be priced at. For example, if major components such as the engine, gearbox or catalytic converter are still working, or if you have intact wheels and undamaged panels and electronics, then you are likely to fetch a higher price than one that doesn’t. Cars that just have some bodywork damage such as scratches and dents, but can move under their own power, or at least can roll, are usually worth more than ones that can’t, as they’re easier to move and strip down. On the other hand, cars with missing parts, no keys or that have already had the interior stripped should expect to see lower prices.

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How Do I Receive Payment For My Car?

Payment terms vary from buyer to buyer, but in most cases you will receive instant payment upon collection. The majority of our buyers pay via instant bank transfer. The safety of our customers is paramount and, in line with the Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013, our buyers will not make payments in cash for vehicles destined to be scrapped or dismantled.

How much paperwork will I need?

Not a lot, in all honesty. You’ll hand over the V5C to the collector, but retain the yellow “Selling, transferring or part-exchanging your vehicle to the motor trade” section. Using the 11-digit number from this section, and the name and address of the buyer, you then just need to inform the DVLA via the Sell or Scrap a Vehicle page. Once confirmed, the DVLA will refund any full months remaining of tax to the name and address registered to the logbook. If the car is sold to an Authorised Treatment Facility as scrap, you’ll receive a Certificate of Destruction as proof. If it’s sold as salvage, you won’t, so make sure you’re fully aware of what type of sale you’re carrying out. Our team will be able to help and talk you through everything your buyer will need before collection.

What happens to your car after it’s been collected?

It’s a common thought when you scrap your vehicle that your vehicle gets put into a crusher, turned into a cube and the metal is melted to be made into more cars; however, the process is a lot more intricate than that. Below you can see just how many different ways your car will be recycled once it’s scrapped.

Scrapping cars has a balanced impact, as whilst taking cars with dangerous emission levels off the road is positive for the environment, it also uses energy to recycle those vehicles.

Find out more about how your old car is recycled here.

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Support Charities When You Sell Your Car With Us

We’re proud to say that here at Scrap Car Comparison we have raised hundreds of thousands of pounds for a wide range of charities through our Donate A Car scheme. Our scheme allows you to get rid of your old, damaged or unwanted vehicle and give the profit you make to our chosen charity partners, and you can choose to donate as much or as little of your sale as possible. With partners ranging from local charities to major national and international causes, not only can you get rid of your troubled vehicle, but you can help others in need at the same time.