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Scrap My Car Bedford

Get great offers for your old vehicle in Bedford with Scrap Car Comparison! Our online service finds you a top price for your old, damaged car, with offers coming from professional vehicle disposal experts in Bedfordshire. Wherever you are, you can get a quote now. It’s fast, it’s easy, and it’s completely FREE!

Quick & easy

Get an instant quote for your car from Scrap Car Comparison! Using just a couple of basic details, we can get initial offers for your vehicle from local, professional scrap buyers.

Best prices

Our team know how to value your car accurately, so the offers we'll find you are fair and competitive. Sell your car today with no fear of being undervalued.

Free collection

Collection and transportation of your car to the scrap yard is included with Scrap Car Comparison, so there are no hidden fees here!

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Extensive Bedfordshire network

Top deals

Easy process

Free collection

Who is Scrap Car Comparison?

We’re the UK’s #1 scrap & salvage vehicle buying site, purchasing hundreds of thousands of vehicles every years!

We’ve raised more than £750,000 for charity in just the last four years thanks to our Donate-A-Car scheme!

We take thousands of dangerous and polluting vehicles off the streets each month, making Bedford’s roads safer!

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Testimonials

"Quick and easy. Car collected and money transferred easily. No pushy sales or hidden costs."

Amir, Luton

"Very prompt service. Thank you. Car gone within hours. Couldn't be happier."

Jane, Dunstable

"All very easy and straightforward, no complications and all processed quickly and easily. Thanks very much!"

John, Biggleswade

Money paid out for these vehicles in Bedford

✅ 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

Our services in Bedford

Get offers from the best-paying buyers in Bedford when you sell your old, damaged car as scrap or salvage with us. Scrap Car Comparison’s service finds you the best deals, hassle-free.

Scrap your car

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

Sell your damaged car

Car been damaged in an accident? Written off by your insurance company? Failed its MOT test? No level of damage is too much for us here at Scrap Car Comparison! Get a quote whatever condition your car is in.

Salvage your car

Think your car is too nice to be scrapped? See if it's fit for salvage instead! Salvaging a car means breaking it down and taking out its parts so that they can be sold on or reused to repair other vehicles. Our salvage offers are usually much better than scrap, too!

Sell a van or commercial vehicle

If you run a business, you'll need a decent van, truck, or maybe even bus, that's not going to let you down. Time to replace your old motor? Scrap it with us for a great price - you can even scrap or salvage an entire fleet of vehicles in one go!

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How to scrap your car in Bedford

1. Get a quote

Simply enter your vehicle's registration number & your postcode and we'll find you the best prices offered in your local area - it's that simple! Or, if you think your car is in a good enough condition to be worth more, give us some extra info and we'll see if it's fit to be sold as salvage instead of scrap. Salvage cars are sold for their parts, so they're typically worth a LOT more!

2. More information

You'll be prompted to give us more information about your car if you want to find out if it's worthy of salvage. We'll need to ask you a few simply-worded questions about the cars parts, like its engine, gearbox, wheels, etc. With these details we'll be able to value your car as salvage and see how much our professional vehicle salvagers in Bedford are willing to pay for it. Those extra couple of minutes can net you a significantly better price for your car!

3. Collection & payment

With a price accepted (and guaranteed) you can then choose when you want the car to be collected, and where from. It's no problem for us if you need it picked up from a garage somewhere, or if you're not around on Mondays - the choice is yours, and you can choose something to suit yourself. When collection is confirmed by the buyer, they'll process your payment and it should land in your bank account the very same day.

Scrap Locations in Bedford

Scrap Car Comparison gives its customers complete coverage of the Bedford and extensive Bedfordshire county area thanks to our network of scrap buyers. We work across every Bedford postcode, including Kempston, so you can get a quote for your old car anytime, any place. We only partner with top scrap & salvage specialists, so you know you’ll be getting a fair and accurate price every time you get a quote. Plus, we’ll try to connect you with a local business, so you’ll be making money from your old vehicle and supporting your own economy at the same time!

Biggleswade

Leighton Buzzard

Luton

Dunstable

Bedford

Bedford Scrapping and Salvaging Statistics

In 2024 we helped our customers in Bedford sell circa 2350 cars. That’s 26% of all the cars in Bedfordshire.
1273 of the cars in Bedford were sold at their scrap value, but 1070 (0%) were sold to specialist salvage buyers at a higher price.
The average mileage of all the cars sold in Bedford was 125210 miles; the youngest car was only 6 months, and the oldest was 30 years.

- There were 495 black cars scrapped in Bedford in 2024. They made up 22.3% of all cars scrapped. That’s 0.4% higher than the national average of 21.9%
- 396 of them were blue. They made up 17.8% of all cars scrapped. That’s -1.2% lower than the national average of 19.0%
- 301 of them were grey. They made up 13.5% of all cars scrapped. That matches the national average of 13.5%
- 236 of them were red. They made up 10.6% of all cars scrapped. That’s 0.5% higher than the national average of 10.1%
- 557 of them were silver. They made up 25.1% of all cars scrapped. That’s 1.3% higher than the national average of 23.7%
- 238 of them were white. They made up 10.7% of all cars scrapped. That’s -1.0% lower than the national average of 11.8%

Scrap vs salvage differences

Scrapping a vehicle involves crushing it so that its materials can be recycled. There’s not much more to it than that. Salvaging a car, however, means it will be dismantled and its parts will be resold or reused to restore other vehicles. This is why there’s more value in salvage cars than in scrap.

How much is a scrap car worth in Bedford?

The price of scrap vehicles in Bedford and around the whole of the UK is determined primarily by the value of scrap metal. As such, it’s not possible for us to say ‘your car is worth X’ because each vehicle is valued differently. However, the general rule is that heavier vehicles are worth more. This is simply because there’s more metal in them to be scrapped. Other factors come into play (like age, condition, make, and model) so don’t be put off getting a quote if you drive a little hatchback!

Can you scrap my specific make/model of car?

Yes. You can sell any vehicle with Scrap Car Comparison, even if it’s a foreign import, has been heavily customised, or is generally just a bit rare! Our team have years of experience so there’s a good chance we’ve dealt with the same or similar kind of car in the past. But, even if we haven’t, we’ll still be able to use our vast network of buyers to track down the best price going for your unusual vehicle.

What happens to my car after it's scrapped?

When you scrap your car with Scrap Car Comparison, it will be disposed of in a safe, professional, and legal manner. This means crushing it at an Authorised Treatment Facility (ATF) and recycling it.

Can I sell my car even if it doesn't run, has been written off, or failed an MOT?

Of course! You can scrap any vehicle, even if it’s suffered any kind of damage! Written off in a crash? Major mechanical failure? Failed its MOT? It doesn’t matter to us, or to our buyers! We’ll get you a price and they’re eager to purchase your vehicle, so get a quote now!

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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