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Scrap My Car in Cambridgeshire
Need to scrap a car in Cambridgeshire? Use Scrap Car Comparison and sell your old car to a trusted buyer in just 30 seconds!
With our bespoke online quote generator we’ll present you with a guaranteed price instantly. Better yet, we’ll throw in a collection absolutely free of charge. Get started today and see how much your scrap car could be worth, with no obligation.
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Who We Are: Cambridgeshire's Largest Scrap Car Buyer Since 2009
Since 2009, we’ve helped drivers across Cambridgeshire and the UK scrap, sell and recycle their old vehicles quickly, safely and for the best possible price.
- £225 million+ paid to customers for their vehicles since 2009 – so you know you’re getting a fair price for your scrap car
- 8.5 million+ vehicles processed through our technology, matching you with the right buyer every time
- 450+ Authorised Treatment Facilities and specialist buyers nationwide, so your car is collected fast wherever you are
- Hundreds of thousands of cars bought every year, making us Cambridgeshire’s leading scrap and salvage car buying website
- £1 million+ raised for national and local charities since 2016
- Thousands of tonnes of end-of-life vehicles cleared from Cambridgeshire’s roads every month, cutting emissions and keeping the roads safer
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What Our Customers Say About Us
★★★★★Louise Shaw
Communication from start to finish was excellent. Driver was helpful and polite and arrived when he said he would. Would highly recommend. Excellent service
★★★★★JOHN HORSFIELD
This is made prior to collection. As this time a top service
★★★★★Richard Wilkie
Great service very fast response to my request Great price awesome customer service 5 stars
★★★★★Aimee Chivers
Great communication and quick to get in touch
★★★★★Cheryl Jugg
Mark explained every thing to me he was very helpful and polite
★★★★★Cheryl Jugg
Mark who talked me though the process of what going to happen and he was very polite 10 out 10
Money paid out for these vehicles in Cambridgeshire
✅ MOT failures
✅ Non-starters
✅ Insurance write-offs
✅ Damaged vehicles
✅ Petrol and diesel vehicles
✅ Uneconomical cars and vans
✅ Missing paperwork
✅ No keys
✅ Breakdowns
✅ SORN vehicles
✅ Electric and hybrid cars
Scrap car services in Cambridgeshire
We don’t just help vehicles destined for scrap. Here’s what we can do for your car, whatever condition it’s in.
Scrap your car
The easiest and fastest vehicle sale you’ll ever see. Just put your postcode and vehicle registration into our quote generator to find your prices in an instant. We have a network of specialists working across Cambridgeshire and the rest of the country, meaning your car could be gone in as little as 72 hours.
Sell a damaged car
Selling an accident damaged car or a non-runner privately is never easy and almost always a tedious process. By using Scrap Car Comparison you avoid any of that frustration and guarantee a great price without dealing with time wasters. We have buyers waiting for a broken car just like yours, so get rid of that troubled vehicle today!
Salvage your vehicle
Not all broken cars need to be scrapped. If your car still has some working parts, you could get an even better price by selling as salvage. Salvage is an industry term for what many refer to as selling for spares and repairs. The spare parts carry extra value, which is where your larger offers can come from.
Scrap a van or commercial vehicle
We can help with much more than just cars! Our service extends to commercial vehicles of all sizes from vans to lorries and everything in between. Selling a commercial vehicle is identical to selling a car when it comes to our service, and if you need to dispose of a fleet of vehicles, we can help with this, too!
How to scrap your car in Cambridgeshire
1. Get a quote
Simply put your vehicle details into our quote generator and we'll present you with your initial offers straight away. You could choose to accept these scrap offers, but one of our team will call you to discuss any possible options to boost those offers.
2. Provide more details
Our call is your opportunity to boost your prices by providing us with some more detail. We'll ask you to give a detailed description of your car's condition, and this will allow us to assess whether we could get an even better price by selling your vehicle as salvage. Make sure this information is accurate: we do guarantee the offer at this point, but it remains subject to inspection. At this stage we recommend taking time to ensure you've removed all personal items from the car, including dashcams, parking permits or fuel cards, and remembered to unpair your phone and removed your address from the car's infotainment systems. Also have the logbook and keys, if you have them, ready for collection along with your ID.
3. Collection and payment
We'll put you in touch with one of our trusted, licensed collection partners once you’ve accepted and locked in a price, to arrange a collection at a time that suits you. Following a brief inspection your car will be loaded onto the back of a trailer and taken away, at which point the money will be paid by bank transfer directly into your account. Cash payment is not available in keeping with the Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013. If your car is scrapped, the Authorised Treatment Facility will issue a Certificate of Destruction, your proof that you’re no longer responsible for it. Once it's gone, remember to cancel your car's insurance and breakdown cover to avoid unwanted payments, and then wait for your tax refund to land.
Scrap Locations in Cambridgeshire
No matter where you are in Cambridgeshire, you can enjoy a quick hassle-free scrap or salvage sale with free collection. We cover the entire county, so if you have a CB or PE postcode then you know we’ll be able to come and get your car with no issues whatsoever, whether you’re in Ely, St Neots, March, St Ives or anywhere else in the county, even if it’s flood-damaged from the Fens. Despite being a nationwide company, we’ll always try to get you a local offer to ensure you get as much money as possible and also help out your local economy at the same time.
Peterborough Scrapping and Salvaging Statistics
- In 2024 we helped our customers in Peterborough sell 3,245 cars. That’s 32% of all the cars brought to us in Cambridgeshire.
- 1873 of the cars in Peterborough were sold at their scrap value, but 1373 (0%) were sold to specialist salvage buyers at a higher price.
- The average mileage of all the cars sold in Peterborough was 132,413 miles; the youngest car was only 12 months old, and the oldest was 30 years.
- There were 672 black cars scrapped in Peterborough in 2024. They made up 21.8% of all cars scrapped. That’s 0.1% lower than the national average of 21.9%.
- 570 of them were blue. They made up 18.5% of all cars scrapped. That’s 0.6% lower than the national average of 19.0%.
- 407 of them were grey. They made up 13.2% of all cars scrapped. That’s 0.3% lower than the national average of 13.5%.
- 325 of them were red. They made up 10.5% of all cars scrapped. That’s 0.4% higher than the national average of 10.1%.
- 778 of them were silver. They made up 25.2% of all cars scrapped. That’s 1.5% higher than the national average of 23.7%.
- 331 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%.
Can I scrap my car in Cambridgeshire?
Yes. We collect from anywhere in Cambridgeshire, from Cambridge and Peterborough to Huntingdon, Wisbech, Chatteris and the villages in between, and collection is always free. Pop your reg and postcode into our quote generator to see your offers in 30 seconds.
What are the scrap car prices in Cambridgeshire?
Every single scrap car price offered in Cambridgeshire will be based on the current cost of scrap metal, taking into account any local trends. If you’re selling a car as scrap, the price will be largely determined by the weight of the vehicle you’re selling. These prices align with the national average for scrap metal in the UK. We’ll even check locally to see if your car could be sold as salvage to potentially boost your offers, where the make and model, as well as condition, mileage and any other damages are all taken into account.
How is salvaging different to scrapping?
Unlike scrap cars, which are sent straight to the scrap dealer and put through the disposal process, salvage cars will be stripped of any parts that can be reused first. Once removed, these parts will be either sold on as spares or used to repair other vehicles. Both eventualities offer a potential sale in some form, which is where the extra value for salvage vehicles comes from.
What happens to scrap cars?
Scrap cars are recycled in line with all national environmental standards and government regulations, and the DVLA is told once the car has been destroyed. Once the car has been depolluted, almost all materials will be repurposed, recycled, or sold as spare parts once they have been removed and processed. Discover more about car recycling.
Can I scrap my MOT failure or insurance write-off?
Of course you can! MOT failures are some of the most common vehicles we see on a daily basis, as well as vehicles that have been written off by insurance companies. Category A and Category B write-offs must be scrapped, but you could sell your car as salvage if it’s been written off as Cat S or Cat N. Simply give us a call and explain your current situation and we’ll find you a great price in a matter of moments!
What documents do I need to scrap my car?
Ideally your V5C logbook, plus photo ID such as a driving licence or passport and proof of your address. Having the logbook makes things quickest, but it isn’t always essential. If you have a private number plate you want to keep, sort that out with the DVLA before the car is collected.
Can I scrap my car without a V5C?
Yes, in most cases. You’ll just need to show the car is yours, so expect to be asked for photo ID and proof of address. Let us know the logbook is missing when you get your quote and we’ll explain what’s needed.
Can I scrap a car with outstanding finance?
Not until the finance is settled. On most car finance deals, such as HP or PCP, the car belongs to the lender until the agreement is paid off. Ask your lender for a settlement figure, or for written permission to scrap the car, and once that’s sorted we can get your quote moving.
Can I scrap my car if I’ve lost the keys?
Yes. Our buyers regularly collect cars without keys. Just mention it when you get your quote so the collection can be planned properly, as it can sometimes affect the offer.
Do I get a road tax refund when I scrap my car?
Yes. Once the DVLA knows the car has been scrapped, it automatically refunds any full months of tax left. If you pay by Direct Debit, that’s cancelled for you too.
How do I tell the DVLA I’ve scrapped my car?
You can do it online on GOV.UK using the reference number from your V5C, or by post. It’s your legal responsibility as the keeper, and you could be fined up to £1,000 if you don’t. You should get confirmation from the DVLA within four weeks.
Will I get a Certificate of Destruction?
Yes, if your car is scrapped. The Authorised Treatment Facility that processes it issues the certificate, usually within seven days, and it’s your proof that you’re no longer responsible for the car. If your car is sold as salvage instead, it isn’t destroyed, so you won’t get one; you tell the DVLA you’ve sold it to the motor trade instead.
How quickly can my car be collected?
In some cases we can collect a car on the same day that you get your initial quote, but for the vast majority of scrap sales we can complete the sale from quote to collection within 72 hours.
Do I need to be there for the collection?
No, you do not need to be there yourself if you’re unavailable, but you must nominate someone to be there on your behalf. The nominated person must be over the age of 18, with photo ID and able to prove they have permission to be there.
Can I keep my private number plate?
Yes you can, but you’ll need to make sure it’s removed from the car before the scrap process begins. You’ll need to do this by either transferring it to another vehicle or putting it on retention via the DVLA. If the car is scrapped while still registered to that number plate, it is unrecoverable.
Can I scrap a car on behalf of someone else?
Yes, you can, but you’ll need to speak to us to explain the situation and we’ll be able to help with what paperwork is needed, depending on your specific situation, such as after a death or an elderly relative moving into care.
How do I get the best price for my car in Cambridgeshire?
To get the best price, use a service like ours that provides both scrap and salvage quotes. Many older or written-off cars aren’t destined for the scrap heap; some are salvaged for parts or even fully restored. Ensure you describe the car’s condition accurately, as salvage buyers often pay more. Also, check for collection fees, as our quotes always include free collection.
Are your prices really guaranteed?
Yes. Once you accept a quote we lock the price in, so as long as the car matches the description you gave us, that’s the price you’ll be paid. 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 occasionally result in lower offers. However, our team will let you know and share why.
