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Scrap My Car London

By using our free, independent comparison tool, you can browse and compare the most competitive quotes from the best scrap and salvage buyers and dealers across London.

Scrap Car Comparison only works with experienced and professional collectors, so you can rest assured the process is trusted and runs smoothly. Whether you’re wanting to find a dealer in Barking, Hackney, Southwark, Kingston or surrounding areas, our simple service means we will collect your car or van at no extra cost.

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Get an instant quote online, hassle-free and quick. No need for personal details, just your reg number and postcode. Sell your car with ease through Scrap Car Comparison.

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Get the best price for your old car with Scrap Car Comparison. Our competitive prices are worth the deal, and we work hard to ensure you get the most value possible.

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Get your car collected for free in London today. We cover every area and can remove your car hassle-free. Book your collection day now.

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Who is Scrap Car Comparison?

We buy hundreds of thousands of cars each year, making us the top scrap and salvage buying website in London.
Our trusted service has raised £750,000 for charities in the last 4 years, both national and local.
We help keep London’s roads safe by removing thousands of tonnes of old vehicles each month. Trust us to handle your car with care.

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Testimonials

"Easy to search for prices and excellent customer service in terms of guiding you through the process from offer quote to completion."

Sandra, London

"My car was booked in for collection, picked up and money in my account all within a few days. Friendly staff and fast efficient service."

Laura, London

"Very efficient and fair service. Excellent communication during and after transaction."

Harold, London

Money paid out for these vehicles in London

✅ 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

Service available in London

Our services include finding the best price for your old, damaged, or scrap car in London. We make selling your car easy and hassle-free, ensuring you get the most value for your vehicle.

Scrap your car

Scrap your old car quickly with Scrap Car Comparison. Get the best price for your scrap car in London.

Sell a damaged car

Whether your car is damaged, broken, or failed its MOT, Scrap Car Comparison can help. Our network of scrap buyers in London will find the best price for your old car, no matter its condition.

Salvage your old vehicle

If your car is still too good to be scrapped, you might be better off selling it for parts. We can help there too! Selling it for parts requires a few extra bits of information about the vehicle, but you can make significantly more money!

Sell a van or commercial vehicle

We also handle larger vehicles such as vans, trucks, and other commercial vehicles. You can sell them through us with the same simple process. We even scrap entire fleets!

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How to scrap your car in London

1. Get Your Quote

Simply enter your location and vehicle registration into our generator to receive a free, instant quote for your old car. You have the option to accept the offer right away, but did you know you could potentially increase it? Our team will give you a call after you've received your price to provide further details. It's that easy!

2. Give More Details

Provide us with more information about your car once your quote is accepted. The more details we have, the better price we can get for your vehicle. Salvage value can often be higher than scrap value, so make sure to give us all the necessary information. Our team is here to help you get the best deal in just a few minutes.

3. Arrange Your Collection

Once your quote is accepted, our collection agents will contact you to arrange a convenient time and location for collection. This service is free of charge. Payment will be made directly into your bank account once the vehicle has been collected. Rest assured, the price you were quoted is the price you will receive.

Scrap Locations in London

Wherever in the city you’re located, Scrap Car Comparison can collect your vehicle at no extra cost – and you’ll never run into any unexpected fees. You’ll be paid on the very same day your vehicle is taken away knowing you’ve found the best price.

Our scrap car collection will guarantee pickups from EC1 postcodes in the centre of London to the outskirts of UB7 in the suburbs of West Drayton near Heathrow. With the M25 motorway running around the perimeter of the county, we have the many of the most professional car scrappers competing for your vehicle.

Where possible we will arrange for a local authorised scrap car specialist (ATF) to scrap your car in accordance with local and national laws or guidelines.

Scrap car trends in London

Since we help thousands of customers scrap their vehicles every month, we can aggregate trends that we see in your area.

The most scrapped car makes are the Ford Focus, Ford Fiesta, the Astra and Corsa from Vauxhall, the Volkswagen Golf and the BMW 3-Series – the only county in which the 3-Series appears in the top five.
London was also the only location not to see Peugeot in the top five makes, replaced by Mercedes, which is also unique to London when compared to top five ranking across the country.
The most commonly scrapped colour of car is silver, closely followed by black and blue.
The most frequent year of manufacture we saw in London was 2007, in line with the national average.
Based on postcodes, most of the scrapped cars came from Haringey, an area of London that sits within the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ).

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Kingston

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Lewisham

Ealing

Croydon

Scotland Scrapping and Salvaging Statistics

In the county of London in 2024 we helped 28428 new customers sell their old cars. 0% live in , in which we quoted for the most amount of cars, and only 0.0% came from , which saw the smallest.
15254 of the cars were sold at their scrap value, but 13184 (0%) were sold to specialist salvage buyers paying a higher price.
The average mileage of all the cars sold in London was 108,953 miles; the youngest car was only 7 months, and the oldest was 30 years.

There were 6972 black cars scrapped in London in 2024. They made up 5.9% of all the cars scrapped. That’s 1.6% higher than the national average of 4.3%
4724 blue cars were scrapped. They made up 17.5% of all cars, of all colours scrapped. That’s -1.2% lower than the national average of 18.8%
3786 grey cars were scrapped. They made up 14.1% of all cars, of all colours scrapped. That’s 0.8% higher than the national average of 13.3%
2072 red cars were scrapped. They made up 7.7% of all cars, of all colours scrapped. That’s -2.5% lower than the national average of 10.2%
6728 silver cars were scrapped. They made up 25.0% of all cars, of all colours scrapped. That’s 1.0% higher than the national average of 24.0%
2652 white cars were scrapped. They made up 9.8% of all cars, of all colours scrapped. That’s 14.1% lower than the national average of 11.9%

Can I scrap my car in London?

Yes, you can scrap your car across London – we have 100% coverage across the county. We have a number of scrap yards covering your area that are able to offer the most competitive prices, free collection and great customer service.

What are the scrap car prices in London?

The good news is that scrap car prices are directly linked to the weight of your car or van. And those prices reflect the national average for scrap metal in the UK. Our network of approved scrap yards in London 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.

Can you scrap my specific make and model?

We scrap all well known car makes and models across the country. That includes the newest Tesla electric vehicles, Reliant Robins and supercars from Ferrari. We can even scrap imports, classic cars, modified cars and carry out commercial fleet disposal. We use your registration plate to find the specific model and price according to the manufacturer’s weight of the vehicle. On the rare occasion we don’t find your make and model details we’ll escalate your quote to our specialist team to research the vehicle and find you an unbeatable price.

Can my damaged, broken, missing MOT car be scrapped?

Yes we can scrap just about any car or van in any condition. We might need to adjust the prices we offer if there are parts of your vehicle missing. But if you have a damaged car, a car with no current MOT or even if it’s an insurance write off we can get you a price and arrange a collection.

Not sure what’s best for your car and want an expert opinion? Free phone us 7 days a week on 03333 44 99 50.

How is salvaging different from scrapping?

Car salvaging is the process of reclaiming the vehicle so it isn’t dismantled and recycled, but instead fixed or stripped for parts. Salvaging nearly always gets you a better price for your car or van, but we do need to know more about the car’s condition. Find out how to salvage your car.

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 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.

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