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R Newton - Verified Buyer

Superb service and communication throughout the process , car off the premises within three days. Extremely professional. Strongly recommend.

A Horner - Verified Buyer

That was so easy!!! Great driver who picked up our old banger. Very helpful and polite. Thanks.

D Foster - Verified Buyer

Everyone I had spoken to went above and beyond to help with any issues/ questions I had. Very helpful and I would definitely recommend.

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Offered the best price, very polite and professional. Came when they said they would and paid very promptly. Highly recommended.

Scrap My Car Plymouth

Get a great price for your old car anywhere in Plymouth when you use Scrap Car Comparison.

Our service ensures you get a quick sale with zero hassle – better yet, we’ll even come and collect the car direct from you absolutely free.

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Get a quote in 30 seconds when you put a postcode and vehicle registration into our quote generator

Guaranteed prices

Lock in your price by describing the condition of your car to a member of our team

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Enjoy a free collection service thanks to our extensive network of scrap and salvage specialists

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Who is Scrap Car Comparison?

The UK’s most popular website specialising in selling scrap and salvage vehicles
We’ve provided quotes totalling over £275 MILLION for scrap cars
Over £750,000 raised in four years for good causes up and down the country

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Testimonials

"Excellent service, quick and efficient."

Chris, Plymouth

"Really pleased all the way through the process. Helpful and efficient service."

Martin, Plymouth

"Sad day getting rid of the car but process was a straightforward and painless as it could be."

William, Plymouth

Money paid out for these vehicles in Plymouth

✅ 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 Plymouth

Everything we can do for your old and broken car in Plymouth.

Scrap your car

The basic service and the easiest sale you'll ever experience. All you need is to put some basic information into our quote generator and we'll provide you with some prices instantly. We'll check the local area to make sure you're only getting the best offers.

Sell a car as salvage

If your car has some usable parts left on it, then salvage is your opportunity to earn more cash! Your car will be sold to either be repaired or broken down as spares - in either case, there's more value in your vehicle than just as scrap.

Sell a damaged car

Selling broken vehicles is never easy, and we all know how certain customers will try to haggle their way down as far as possible. With our service you'll be given a price and it'll be locked in. No haggles and no fuss - simple!

Sell a van or commercial vehicle

We know how lost you can feel when your workhorse gives up the ghost. Our service is exactly the same for commercial vehicles as it is for cars, so you know your troubles won't last long. We can scrap it all, and we can even help if you have a fleet of vehicles to remove.

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How to scrap a car in Plymouth

1. Get a quote

Simply enter your location and vehicle registration into our generator to receive a free, instant quote for your old car. While you could accept the offer right away, our team can help you boost it further with just a few further questions. We'll give you a call after the initial quote generation and have a chat about your car - it's that simple!

2. Provide more details

When we call, this is your chance to provide us with more information about your car. The more details we have, we'll be able to generate a more accurate price. We'll also see if your car could be sold as salvage. 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 collection

Once your quote is accepted, our collection agents will contact you to arrange a convenient time and location for collection. Remember, this service is absolutely free! Once your car has been collected, payment will be made directly into your bank account.

Scrap Locations in Plymouth

No matter where you are in Plymouth, we guarantee 100% coverage of the town and wider rural areas. We cover all of the PL1 to PL9 postcode areas so no matter whether you’re down by HMNB Devonport or on the other side of the A38, we’ll always come to you. The multiple scrap collectors we work with operate across Devon so we’ll find the highest prices, giving you the best payment for your scrap car.

Where possible we will arrange for a local Devon based authorised scrap car specialist (ATF) to scrap your car, supporting the local economy and making collection easier for you.

Embankment Road, Plymouth, Devon

Newton Abbot

Exeter

Torquay

Exmouth

Barnstaple

Plymouth

2026 car scrapping and salvaging statistics for Plymouth

In 2025 we helped our customers in Plymouth sell circa 1660 cars. That’s 15% of all the cars brought to us in Devon.
984 of the cars in Plymouth were sold at their scrap value, but 677 (41%) were sold to specialist salvage buyers at a higher price.
The average mileage of all the cars sold in Plymouth was 127736 miles; the youngest car was 2.7 years, and the oldest was 43 years.
Of all the fuel types, petrol was most commonly brought to us making up 52% of all vehicles. Diesel made up 48%, and electric, only 1%.
22% of all the cars were black, 21% were blue, 12% were grey, 10% were red, 23% were silver, and 12% of them were white.

A blue rosette showing the number of cars scrapcarcomparison scrapped in Devon and Plymouth in 2025

What are scrap car prices in Plymouth?

The good news is that scrap car prices are directly linked to the weight of your car. Got something bigger than a car? We can price and scrap your van too. And those prices reflect the national average for scrap metal in the UK. Our network of approved scrap yards in Plymouth and the wider Devon 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.

Can you scrap my specific make or model of car?

We scrap all well known car makes and models across the country. That includes the newest electric cars, non-ULEZ compliant diesels and petrols and older classic cars. We can even scrap imports, 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.

How is salvaging different to 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.

Can I scrap an MOT failure or a damaged and written off car?

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.

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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