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Scrap My Car Chatteris
Need to sell a scrap car? Look no further! Get a great price and quick sale with Scrap Car Comparison.
Our extensive network of scrap and salvage specialists means we can guarantee an instant valuation and free collection service for every single one of our customers.
Instant offers
Get your quote in as little as 30 seconds when putting your details into our online valuation tool
Guaranteed prices
Lock your offers in by speaking to one of our team and describing the condition of your car
Free collection
Enjoy a free collection service thanks to our nationwide network of specialists
Extensive Cambridgeshire network
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Who is Scrap Car Comparison?
- We are the UK’s favourite scrap car selling service, helping thousands of customers every single week
- We’ve quoted over £275 MILLION for scrap vehicles via our online quote generator
- We help charities up and down the country every month, raising over £400,000 to date
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Testimonials
"Friendly and efficient service. No problems at all, very helpful and seemless process. "
David, Wisbech"My car was gone in 3 days and I was very happy with the price I got for it."
Jo, Peterborough"Super service - good price - very happy. It was that good. "
David, Huntingdon
Money paid out for these vehicles in Chatteris
✅ 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 Chatteris
Everything we can do for you and a broken vehicle in Chatteris
Scrap your car
Get a great price in an instant with our core service. Our team works with experts across the entire of the UK, so you know you're always going to get the best offers wherever you are. Get in touch today and your car could be sold in just 72 hours.
Sell a car for salvage
Some cars are simply too good to go straight to the scrap pile, and if yours fits into this description we could get you an even better price. Just let us know what's wrong with it and we'll find someone prepared to strip it for parts - otherwise known as selling for salvage.
Sell a damaged car
We know that selling a damaged car can be a long and stressful process, which is why we're here to change that for you. We guarantee you a sale in an instant, without having to try and explain the car's problems to every single prospective buyer. Explain it just once and enjoy a quick sale with Scrap Car Comparison.
Sell a van or commercial vehicle
We can even help you out if you're looking to sell something on the larger side. Get a quote just as easily as a car owner can! Whether it's a van, bus, truck - anything - just give us a call and we'll get you a great price in an instant.
How to scrap a car in Chatteris
1. Get a quote
Use our online quote generator to find your instant scrap offers. These are calculated by taking the weight of your car and comparing it to the current rate of scrap metal nationwide. You can choose to accept this or wait for us to call and talk about your car in more detail.
2. Describe your car
When we call, you're given the opportunity to describe your car with more accuracy, allowing us to potentially get you an even better price or perhaps a re-evaluation as a salvage vehicle. Either way, once you're happy with an offer we'll lock it in for you - subject to inspection.
3. Arrange a collection
Now you've accepted a price, we'll put you in touch with one of our trusted collection specialists who'll come to pick up your car. Following a brief inspection to confirm the car is as you described, the car will be loaded onto the back of the truck and your agreed figure will be transferred into your bank account.
Scrap Locations in Chatteris
Our service covers all of Chatteris so whether you’re out towards Peterborough or Ely, or in the centre of Chatteris itself, you know you can always rely on Scrap Car Comparison to get you a great scrap price with free collection.
We’ll also always try to get you a sale close to you, meaning you’ll also be helping out your local economy at the same time.
2026 car scrapping and salvaging statistics for Chatteris
- In 2025 we helped our customers in Chatteris sell circa 120 cars. That’s just 1.1% of all the cars brought to us in Cambridgeshire.
- 72 of the cars in Chatteris were sold at their scrap value, but 47 (39%) were sold to specialist salvage buyers at a higher price.
- The average mileage of all the cars sold in Chatteris was 139575 miles; the youngest car was 1.6 years, and the oldest was 30 years.
- Of all the fuel types, petrol was most commonly brought to us making up 51% of all vehicles. Diesel made up 47%, and electric, only 2%.
- 19% of all the cars were black, 23% were blue, 14% were grey, 14% were red, 19% were silver, and 13% of them were white.
What are the scrap car prices in Chatteris
Every scrap quote we provide is calculated based on the national rate for scrap metal combined with the weight of your car – in essence you’re selling a large lump of scrap metal. Salvage vehicle quotes will also take into account your make and model, vehicle age and its general condition.
What's the difference between scrap and salvage?
Salvage vehicles will be stripped of any reusable parts that can be sold on as spares before it is sent to the scrap yard. This often means salvage vehicle quotes are slightly larger, purely because of the extra value in those working parts. Scrap vehicles, however, are just sent straight to the crusher.
What happens to scrap cars?
All scrap cars are recycled in line with environmental standards and national legislation. Your car will be treated and returned back to its raw materials. These materials will often re-enter the manufacturing industry, and could be used to help build brand new cars. By scrapping your old car, you might help another new one hit the road!
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.
