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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.

- Verified Buyer

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

Scrap My Car In Colchester

Got a car to scrap in Colchester? Get a quote from Scrap Car Comparison and see how much money you could get for it. You’ll get speedy service and free collection, and we can get you offers from local scrap buyers in just 30 seconds!

Instant Online Quotes

It takes less than a minute to find out how much your car is worth. Our streamlined quote process only needs your vehicle reg & postcode to find you offers.

All Prices Guaranteed

Accurately describe your car when getting a quote, and any offer you accept is guaranteed - no hidden fees or renegotiations with Scrap Car Comparison!

Free Collection UK-wide

Each and every customer will have their vehicle taken away by its buyer for FREE! Wherever you are, you won't pay a penny for the collection of your car.

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Extensive Essex network

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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 Colchester & around the UK!

- We’ve removed more than 38,000 TONNES worth of cars from the road!

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Testimonials

""Friendly, helpful, put my mind ease as I'd not had to do this before myself! Great service.""

Samantha, Colchester

""Full disclosure on the price. My car was collected without any fuss and the money was in my account on the same day Fantastic service.""

John, Colchester

""First time user of the salvage industry. Very pleased and impressed.""

Tony, Colchester

Money paid out for these vehicles in Colchester

✅ 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

Services available in Colchester

Scrap Car Comparison’s full range of services includes:

Scrap your car

Don't struggle to sell your old or broken-down car; it takes just 30 seconds to get a quote from Scrap Car Comparison. We'll compare prices offered by scrap buyers in your local area to find you the best deal for your car!

Salvage your old vehicle

Salvaging is a great way to save your car from the crusher whilst also making even more money! We only need a couple more details about your vehicle to see if it's eligible for salvage, so get a quote now and turn your car into cash.

Sell a damaged car

If your car is damaged, you can still sell it with us! Our buyers deal in cars with all levels of damage, even write offs, so don't be afraid of getting a quote. The amount you're offered for your vehicle might surprise you!

Sell a van or commercial vehicle

Commercial vehicles can be sold through Scrap Car Comparison, too! We can get you a quote for vans, buses & trucks, or even find you a buyer for something more unique! Got an entire fleet to dispose of? We can do that as well!

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How To Scrap Your Car In Colchester

1. Get a quote

Enter your vehicle reg & postcode into our online form and you'll receive an instant quote.

2. Guarantee your price

Accept an offer and your price is guaranteed... or give us a few extra details to find out your salvage value.

3. Wave goodbye

Once it's time for collection, pass over the keys and show the documentation require.

Scrap Locations in Colchester

Scrap Car Comparison works with the professional scrap dealers of Colchester to find you the best personalised offer for your car.

All Colchester postcodes, CO1 to CO4, are covered by our network of expert scrap dealers. From Tiptree to Wivenhoe and down to West Mersea, get the best price for your car with free delivery included for every customer.

In fact, our network of Authorised Treatment Facilities (ATFs) is so vast that we can check prices from buyers all over Essex. Support local businesses and get a great deal at the same time!

Here are the other Essex areas that we operate in regularly:

A monument at Colchester castle

Barking

Benfleet

Clacton-on-Sea

Romford

Colchester

Southend-on-Sea

Harlow

Grays

Chelmsford

Brentwood

Braintree

Basildon

Colchester Scrapping and Salvaging Statistics

In 2024 we helped our customers in Colchester sell 2062 cars. That’s 9% of all the cars in Essex.
1110 of the cars in Colchester were sold at their scrap value, but 952 (0%) were sold to specialist salvage buyers at a higher price.
The average mileage of all the cars sold in Colchester was 123709 miles; the youngest car was 1.2 years, and the oldest was 39 years.

There were 434 black cars scrapped in Colchester in 2024. They made up 22.3% of all cars scrapped. That’s 0.4% higher than the national average of 21.9%
352 of them were blue. They made up 18.1% of all cars scrapped. That’s -1.0% lower than the national average of 19.0%
283 of them were grey. They made up 14.5% of all cars scrapped. That’s 1.1% higher than the national average of 13.5%
178 of them were red. They made up 9.1% of all cars scrapped. That’s -1.0% lower than the national average of 10.1%
462 of them were silver. They made up 23.7% of all cars scrapped. That matches the national average of 23.7%
238 of them were white. They made up 12.2% of all cars scrapped. That’s 0.5% higher than the national average of 11.8%

What are the scrap car prices in Colchester?

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 Colchester and the wider Essex 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.

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 long have you been operating in the Colchester area?

Whilst Scrap Car Comparison has been around since 2016, many of our associated scrap & salvage dealers in Colchester have actually been in operation for far longer. 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?

Many people scrapping their cars often need some advice on the paperwork after the car has been collected. The scrap yard staff that we work with 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 Colchester will easily cover the broader Essex area, even up to Elmstead and Fordham. 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.

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