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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 Bristol

Get an unbeatable price when you use Scrap Car Comparison to sell your old car in Bristol.

Enjoy a fast service and guarantee you get every penny your car is worth by selling with Scrap Car Comparison. Our nationwide network also ensures you get a free collection no matter where you call home.

Instant offers

Unlock your offer by putting your postcode and vehicle registration into our vehicle valuation tool

Guaranteed prices

Lock in your quote by describing your car in detail to a member of our team

Free collection

Enjoy a free removal service thanks to our nationwide network of specialist buyers

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Extensive South West network

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Who is Scrap Car Comparison?

We’re the UK’s favourite scrap and salvage website, helping to sell hundreds of thousands of cars each year across the country.
Our customers have helped us to raise over £750,000 for local and national charities in the past 4 years.
We help keep the UK’s roads safe by removing thousands of tonnes worth of broken vehicles monthly.

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Testimonials

"Great service from this company. From the first phone call to pickup, all professionally dealt with."

James, Bristol

"Scrap car was collected within 2 days, at my convenience, and paid promptly. What more could anyone ask?"

David, Bristol

"From the initial call through to the final pick up, all staff were great very helpful and explained every part of the process."

Grant, Bristol

Money paid out for these vehicles in Bristol

✅ 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 Bristol

Here’s everything we can do for you in and around Bristol

Scrap your car

Our core service, and the easiest vehicle sale you'll have ever seen in your entire life. Get a quote and we'll find you a price in seconds. Our extensive network means we can facilitate a sale of a scrap vehicle within 72 hours.

Sell a car as salvage

Not all vehicles are destined to go straight to the scrap pile. Just because you've run out of uses for your car doesn't mean someone else has. We'll find you a buyer who's prepared to strip your car of all its reusable parts to be sold on as spares. These parts carry extra value, and can boost your prices, too.

Sell a damaged vehicle

Even if your car is a bit battered or broken you can still get a great price for it. Our buyers are on hand looking for cars just like yours, in varying conditions. We'll link you with one of these specialists who'll happily come and get your car whatever's wrong with it. It's much easier than trying to sell a damaged vehicle privately.

Sell a van or commercial vehicle

Size doesn't matter at Scrap Car Comparison. We'll get you a great price for your car no matter what you're trying to sell. We've helped get offers for vans, trucks and even buses. We can also help you sell a fleet of vehicles if you're modernising your entire garage. Just give us a call and we'll get you sorted just as quick as if you were selling a small hatchback.

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How to scrap a car in Bristol

1. Get a quote

Simply put your details into our online price generator to see your instant scrap offers. These will be calculated by taking the weight of your vehicle and the current rate for scrap metal nationwide. You can choose to accept this offer there and then, but we'll call you anyway to discuss any further options that may be available to you.

2. Provide more details

Our call is your opportunity to get an even bigger price for your car. We'll ask you to describe its current condition, and it's important that you give as much detail as possible. Every piece of information we have helps us tailor the quote to your exact situation. This is where we'll check to see if you could get more by reclassifying the car as salvage. Once you're happy, it's up to you to accept the offer and we'll move onto the next stage.

3. Arrange collection

With an offer now accepted, we'll lock that price in to ensure you get every penny. It's important to remember that this price does remain subject to inspection, and any misrepresentation will only result in a renegotiation at collection if the car does not match what you described. Once the collector is happy, they'll load up the car, take it away and the money will be transferred directly into your bank account.

Scrap Locations in Bristol

No matter what part of Bristol you call home, from the thriving centre to the sleepy suburbs, 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. Find out more about scrap and salvage vehicle collection in and around Bristol:

Our scrap car collection will guarantee pickups from BS1 postcodes in the heart of the city right out to the BS40 postcodes of Chew Valley and even further afield in the surrounding counties. With the M4 motorway running right past the city, and close proximity to cities like Bath, Newport and Cardiff, we have the most professional car scrappers competing for your vehicle.

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

Cheltenham Road, Bristol

Bristol

In 2024 we helped our customers in Bristol sell 8158 cars. That’s 51% of all the cars in Avon.

4432 of the cars in Bristol were sold at their scrap value, but 3728 (45.6%) were sold to specialist salvage buyers at a higher price.
The average mileage of all the cars sold in Bristol was 140718 miles; the youngest car was 1.3 years, and the oldest was 30 years.
There were 1670 black cars scrapped in Bristol in 2024. They made up 21.8% of all cars scrapped. That’s 0.0% lower than the national average of 21.9%
1538 of them were blue. They made up 20.1% of all cars scrapped. That’s 1.1% higher than the national average of 19.0%
1046 of them were grey. They made up 13.7% of all cars scrapped. That’s 0.2% higher than the national average of 13.5%
719 of them were red. They made up 9.4% of all cars scrapped. That’s -0.7% lower than the national average of 10.1%
1884 of them were silver. They made up 24.6% of all cars scrapped. That’s 0.9% higher than the national average of 23.7%
788 of them were white. They made up 10.3% of all cars scrapped. That’s -1.4% lower than the national average of 11.8%

What are the scrap car prices in Bristol?

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 the South West 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 car?

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 you scrap my MOT failure or insurance write-off?

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.

What's the difference between scrap and salvage?

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.

What happens to scrap vehicles?

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.

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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