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Scrap My Car Chester

Get a great price for an old scrap car in Chester by using Scrap Car Comparison.

Our generator finds you a quote in moments for a zero hassle sale, while our extensive network of specialists ensure you can also get a free collection from anywhere.

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Who is Scrap Car Comparison?

We buy hundreds of thousands of cars each year, making us the top scrap and salvage buying website across the UK.
Our charity efforts have raised over £750,000 in the past 4 years for local and national charities.
We handle thousands of tonnes of scrap cars monthly, ensuring Cheshire’s roads stay safe and clear. Trust us with your old vehicle today.

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Testimonials

"Arranged super fast, efficient collections and the funds were paid on time as agreed."

Brian, Chester

"Very helpful and reassuring gentleman on the phone. Made my choice much easier."

Alison, Malpas

"Easy from start to finish. Would happily recommend."

Alan, Chester

Money paid out for these vehicles in Chester

✅ 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 Chester

We can help any vehicle in Chester, whatever its condition. Here’s what we can do for you.

Scrap your car

Our core service, you can find your scrap quotes in just 30 seconds when you use our online generator. We have a network of scrap specialists waiting to take your car, so you could see the sale completed in as little as 72 hours!

Sell a damaged vehicle

Damaged, broken down, or an MOT failure, Scrap Car Comparison will quote you a price for your old motor right now! Our buyers are interested in every vehicle, regardless of its condition.

Sell a vehicle as salvage

Some cars are simply too good to go to the scrap pile immediately. Some will be stripped of their usable parts to be sold on as spares and repairs. This is called selling for salvage and can often get you a larger price for your car.

Sell a van or commercial vehicle

We don't just facilitate the sale of cars. Got a truck, van or something even bigger? We can help sort that for you with ease. Looking to dispose of more than one at a time? Talk to our team about fleet disposal and they'll be more than happy to help.

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How to scrap a car in Chester

1. Get a quote

Discover the value of your old car by entering your postcode and vehicle reg into our online quote form. You'll be presented with the best price in an instant, which you can accept right away if you're happy. Alternatively, you can see if your vehicle is suitable for salvage by giving us a few extra details when our team get in touch. Salvage value is usually much better!

2. Provide more details

Once you're happy with the price offered, you can accept the quote and guarantee that price. This means it's locked in and the value will not change, as long as the information you've given us about the vehicle is accurate. The price won't be renegotiated when the vehicle is collected, so you can expect your payment to be exactly the value you were quoted.

3. Arrange collection

With the price locked in, you're able to arrange for the car to be collected at a time that suits you. The collector that is due to pick up your car will contact you so that this suitable time can be confirmed. Once the collection has taken place, your payment will be processed and paid into your bank account.

Scrap Locations in Chester

No matter where you are in Chester, we guarantee 100% coverage of the town and wider rural areas. We cover all postcode areas from CH1 to CH4 and beyond, so no matter whether you’re by the Racecourse, out on the border, or even over the border, we’ll always come to you. The multiple scrap collectors we work with operate across Cheshire so we’ll find the highest prices, giving you the best payment for your scrap car.

Where possible we will arrange for a local Cheshire based authorised scrap car specialist (ATF) to scrap your car, supporting the local economy and making collection easier for you. Here are the other neighbouring towns and cities we cover in your area:

Eastgate and Clock, Chester, Cheshire

Ellesmere Port

Macclesfield

Winsford

Widnes

Runcorn

Crewe

Chester

2026 car scrapping and salvaging statistics for Chester

In 2025 we helped our customers in Chester sell circa 330 cars. That’s just 3.5% of all the cars brought to us in Cheshire.
162 of the cars in Chester were sold at their scrap value, but 166 (51%) were sold to specialist salvage buyers at a higher price.
The average mileage of all the cars sold in Chester was 122415 miles; the youngest car was 3.3 years, and the oldest was 32 years.
Of all the fuel types, petrol was most commonly brought to us making up 53% of all vehicles. Diesel made up 46%, and electric, only 1%.
21% of all the cars were black, 12% were blue, 16% were grey, 10% were red, 24% were silver, and 17% of them were white.

A blue rosette showing the number of cars scrapcarcomparison scrapped in Cheshire and Chester in 2025

How much are scrap cars worth in Chester?

The value of any scrap car depends on a number of factors, but the most important influencer is its weight. This is because the scrap metal is what holds the most value, and heavy vehicles simply have more metal. Other factors like the age and condition of the car, along with its make and model, do also impact the price, however. The same process is used to value commercial vehicles. Salvage cars are often worth more than scrap.

Can any car be scrapped?

We scrap all well known car makes and models across the country. That includes the newest electric cars, non-ULEZ compliant diesels and petrols and older classic cars. We can even scrap imports, 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.

What happens to scrap cars?

All scrap cars will be recycled. This is a legal requirement and will follow specific environmental regulations. Every scrap yard we work with is an Authorised Treatment Facility (ATF), so you can be safe in the knowledge that your car will be recycled in line with all rules and regulations.

Is my car too badly damaged to sell?

There is no such thing as too damaged for our service! Your damaged, broken, failed MOT car can be scrapped in Coalville within a matter of moments. Get an instant quote and arrange a collection with Scrap Car Comparison. Even if your vehicle is non-running or stuck in a garage, we’ll come and get it!

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.

Expert advice on scrapping your car

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