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Scrap My Car Derby

Get the very best price for a scrap car anywhere in Derby by using Scrap Car Comparison.

Our service ensures a great deal in an instant, thanks to a nationwide network of specialists which also means you can enjoy a free removal service.

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Get a quote in 30 seconds by putting your postcode and vehicle registration into our generator

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Lock in your offers by speaking to our team to describe the condition of your car

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Who is Scrap Car Comparison?

The UK’s biggest website helping to sell scrap, salvage and old cars
We’ve offered over £275 MILLION for scrap vehicles through our valuation tool
We remove tens of thousands of tonnes of broken vehicles from Britain’s roads, keeping them safer as a result

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Money paid out for these vehicles in Derby

✅ 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

Scrap car services in Derby

Here’s a quick rundown of everything we can do for you and your car in Derby.

Scrap your car

Our core service, you'll never find a simpler car sale. All you need to do is give us your postcode and vehicle registration and we'll do the rest. We'll check your local area to make sure you're getting the best price, and your car could be gone within days.

Sell your car as salvage

Some scrap cars still have usable parts on them, and if yours is one of these you could get even more money out of it than if you just sold as scrap. By selling as salvage you'll be selling to someone prepared to do the work to get those extra parts out.

Sell a damaged car

Don't get bogged down trying to sell a damaged car privately and dealing with countless questions and potential time wasters. We'll find you a price instantly and sell it to one of our trusted buyers who look for cars like yours on a daily basis. No haggling here!

Sell a van or commercial vehicle

It doesn't matter what it is you're trying to scrap, we can get you a great price for any broken vehicle. We've helped scrap vans, trucks and even buses, so whatever it is that's broken, you know we can help. We'll even help dispose of an entire fleet if you need to.

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How to scrap a car in Derby

1. Get a quote

Simply put your details into our online quote generator to see you immediate scrap offers. These will be calculated based on the weight of your car and the current rate for scrap metal nationwide. While you can choose to accept this offer, we'll give you a call to get more information about your car.

2. Provide more details

When we call you're given an opportunity to explain the exact condition of your car. Make sure you are as accurate as possible to avoid any recalculations following the inspection at collection. Providing your description was accurate, your price will be locked in from this point on.

3. Collection and payment

Once you’ve accepted an offer we’ll put you in touch with our specialist collectors. From there they’ll arrange a mutually convenient time to collect. Once the car has been removed you’ll be paid into your bank account.

Scrap Locations in Derby

Our service encompasses the entire of Derby, so if you’ve got a DE postcode you know you can get a great price from us. We’ve helped cars in Little Eaton, Etwall, Borrowash and everywhere in between. Get a quote today and we’ll come to you, whether you’re in the centre of the city under Pride Park or out towards the Peak District or even stranded with a breakdown at Donington Park.

Morledge, Derby, Derbyshire

Glossop

Buxton

Alfreton

Ilkeston

Long Eaton

Derby

Swadlincote

Chesterfield

2026 car scrapping and salvaging statistics for Derby

In 2025 we helped our customers in Derby sell circa 2750 cars. That’s 30% of all the cars brought to us in Derbyshire.
1605 of the cars in Derby were sold at their scrap value, but 1141 (42%) were sold to specialist salvage buyers at a higher price.
The average mileage of all the cars sold in Derby was 128094 miles; the youngest car was only 8 months, and the oldest was 33 years.
Of all the fuel types, petrol was most commonly brought to us making up 51% of all vehicles. Diesel made up 48%, and electric, only 1%.
22% of all the cars were black, 17% were blue, 15% were grey, 10% were red, 24% were silver, and 12% of them were white.

A blue rosette showing the number of cars scrapcarcomparison scrapped in Derbyshire and Derby in 2025

What are the scrap car prices in Derby?

Prices for scrap cars in Derby, like the rest of the country, are dictated by the current rate for scrap metal and the weight of your car. You can improve your offers, however, by being detailed with your descriptions and allowing us to see if we could sell the car as salvage rather than scrap.

What happens to scrap cars?

When you sell your car as scrap, it’ll be crushed and recycled. Legally, professional scrap vehicle specialists must recycled almost every bit of your car. We only work with dealers who follow these rules.

What's the difference between scrap and salvage?

Salvage vehicles will be broken down into parts first rather than just sent straight for scrap. These parts will then be used to help repair other broken down vehicles. In some cases, the salvage vehicle may be repaired itself. As a result, the value of a salvage car is often higher than you’d get for a standard scrap vehicle.

Can I still scrap an MOT failure or insurance write-off?

MOT failures are some of the most common types of vehicles we see as people are unable to make the required repairs to get it back through the test. We can even help you out if your insurers have written off your car – just give us a call to see what we can do for you.

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.

Expert advice on scrapping your car

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