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Scrap My Car Dunstable

Get the best offers available for your car in Dunstable, Bedfordshire thanks to Scrap Car Comparison! Our online service gets you an excellent price for your vehicle, whatever condition it’s in, with a quote generated for you instantly. The buyers we’ve teamed up with are seasoned pros who are keen to buy you car – they’ll even collect it for FREE as part of the Scrap Car Comparison service! Get a quote now and see what your scrap car is worth in seconds.

Quick & easy

Get a price for your car in no time, and all you need to do is enter some basic information! Vehicle reg & postcode is all we require to get you offers for your car in seconds.

Best prices

We work with trusted buyers, and our team are experts at tracking down the top prices for your car. You'll get a fair, accurate valuation from experienced vehicle disposal specialists.

Free collection

Collection and removal of every car is included for all of our customers. Wherever you are in Dunstable or beyond, don't pay a penny extra for your car's collection.

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Extensive Bedfordshire network

Great prices

Easy process

Free collection

Who is Scrap Car Comparison?

We buy hundreds of thousands of cars each year, making us the UK’s #1 scrap & salvage vehicle buying site.

We’ve raised almost £1,000,000 for UK charities in the last 4 years alone, and continue to help worthy causes every day.

We scrap thousands of vehicles monthly, helping keep dangerous cars off Bedfordshire’s roads so that they remain safe.

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Testimonials

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

Jane, Dunstable

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

Amir, Luton

"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 Dunstable

✅ 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 Dunstable

We offer a range of services to all of our customers. Looking to sell your old, damaged car or van, whether it’s a total write off and good for scrap, or perhaps in a little bit better condition? Scrap Car Comparison has you covered.

Scrap your car

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

Sell a damaged car

Dealing with damaged vehicles is par for the course in the scrap & salvage vehicle industry. Our buyers are used to dealing with cars with all sorts of damage, whether they've been written off, crashed, failed an MOT, or suffered a massive mechanical failure. Buyers in your local area will still offer top prices for your car, and our team is experienced enough to know just what your car is worth, whatever its condition.

Salvage your car

Selling your car as salvage is an excellent alternative if you think it'd be a waste to scrap your car outright. Whereas scrapping means your car is simply crushed and recycled, salvaging the vehicle will give it - or rather, its parts - a second chance. Your car will be disassembled and any bits & pieces still in good working order will be taken out to be used in other vehicles.

Sell a van or commercial vehicle

Vans and other commercial vehicles, like trucks or buses, need to be disposed of eventually too! In fact, bigger vehicles like these are worth MORE as scrap, so don't hesitate to get a quote for your old, worn out, or damaged work vehicle - or even an entire fleet!

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How to scrap your car in Dunstable

1. Get a quote

Getting an initial price for you scrap car is made easy with Scrap Car Comparison; all you need to do is enter your vehicle's registration number and your postcode, then we can see how much scrap dealers in your local area are willing to pay for the car. You'll be presented with a price in an instant, so there's no waiting around. If you're happy with it, you can accept immediately! Think your car is worth more? When prompted, you can give us a bit more info about the vehicle and we'll see if it's fit to be sold as salvage instead.

2. Salvage price

Want to see if your car is good enough to be salvaged? Our team will ask you a few extra questions about the vehicle, typically regarding the condition of its engine, gearbox, wheels, and other crucial components. Answering honestly gets you the most accurate price, and guarantees the figure once you accept. The extra few minutes it takes to give us more details can net you a significantly bigger quote, so it's well worth your time.

3. Collection & payment

Once you've accepted a price, it's time to arrange collection. This part of the service is also free, and equally simple to go through. You'll be contacted by the buyer who will ask you when they can collect the car - pick a time that suits you! You can also request that the vehicle be collected from somewhere other than your home, like a garage for example, if it was in for attempted repairs. When the collection is confirmed by the driver, your payment will be processed. Cash payments are illegal in this industry (Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013) so your payment will be sent via bank transfer directly into your account.

Scrap Locations in Dunstable

Scrap Car Comparison provides total coverage of the Dunstable and extensive Bedfordshire area with our nationwide network of scrap buyers. We operate in every Dunstable postcode, including Houghton Regis, so you can get a quote for your old car wherever you are. 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 cashing in on your old car whilst supporting your own economy at the same time!

Dunstable Clock Tower

Biggleswade

Leighton Buzzard

Luton

Dunstable

Bedford

Dunstable Scrapping and Salvaging Statistics

In 2024 we helped our customers in Dunstable sell 734 cars. That’s 18% of all the cars in Bedfordshire.
404 of the cars in Dunstable were sold at their scrap value, but 330 (0%) were sold to specialist salvage buyers at a higher price.
The average mileage of all the cars sold in Dunstable was 123605 miles; the youngest car was 2.9 years, and the oldest was 37 years.

- There were 144 black cars scrapped in Dunstable in 2024. They made up 21.0% of all cars scrapped. That’s -0.8% lower than the national average of 21.9%
- 123 of them were blue. They made up 18.0% of all cars scrapped. That’s -1.1% lower than the national average of 19.0%
- 102 of them were grey. They made up 14.9% of all cars scrapped. That’s 1.4% higher than the national average of 13.5%
- 60 of them were red. They made up 8.8% of all cars scrapped. That’s -1.4% lower than the national average of 10.1%
- 164 of them were silver. They made up 23.9% of all cars scrapped. That’s 0.2% higher than the national average of 23.7%
- 92 of them were white. They made up 13.4% of all cars scrapped. That’s 1.7% higher than the national average of 11.8%

What is the scrap car price in Dunstable?

Dunstable’s scrap vehicles are priced up using the same method used all across the UK. The biggest factor that influences your quote is the weight of your vehicle. Heavy vehicles are generally worth more than lighter ones, and this is simply because they’re made from more recoverable metal. The UK average value of scrap metal, which changes constantly, is used to work out what your car is worth as scrap. This value has less impact when salvaging a car, as other factors play a more significant role.

Scrap vs salvage differences

When a car is scrapped, it’s crushed and its materials are recycled. The metal, glass, plastics, rubbers, etc. that it’s made up of will be returned to their most basic form, so that they can be made into other things.

When a car is salvaged, it’ll be disassembled (either partly or entirely) and its parts will be taken out. These parts will then be used to restore other vehicles. It’s not unheard of for salvage cars to actually be repaired themselves and put back on the road, but this is usually only undertaken by people who really know their way around a car.

What happens to my scrapped car?

When your car is sold as scrap, it will be taken away to a scrap yard (or an Authorised Treatment Facility, as they’re more formally known) and it will be crushed. The materials from your vehicle are then separated and recycled.

Can you buy my specific make or model?

Yes! Our team has the experience required to find a top price for any vehicle at all, even if it’s something that’s not yet in our database (but, with so many years in business, it probably will be!)

Whatever you drive, whether it’s a heavily customised motor or a foreign import, we can find you a great offer for it from a buyer in your local Dunstable area. Get a quote now – the valuation might surprise you!

Can I sell my car even if it's damaged, written off, or failed an MOT?

Yes, you can sell your car with Scrap Car Comparison in any condition. It doesn’t even need to run! Crash damaged cars, insurance write offs, MOT test failures… they’re all good for our buyers, who want to purchase your car today! Get a quote now and see just how much value your car has retained despite whatever damage it’s suffered.

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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