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R Newton - Verified Buyer

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Scrap My Car Runcorn

Sell a car in Runcorn with Scrap Car Comparison and ensure you get a quick and easy sale.

Our service promises you an instant offer, a hassle free experience and the very best price. Better yet, we can also provide a free collection thanks to our extensive network.

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Get a quote in just 30 seconds when you put a postcode and vehicle registration into our generator

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Lock your price down by describing your car's condition to a member of our team

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Our network of collectors means you can get a free removal service across the country

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Who is Scrap Car Comparison?

We are the UK’s favourite website when it comes to scrapping cars, helping sell thousands of vehicles every week
Our charity programme has raised over £750,000 for good causes up and down the UK
We’ve helped remove tens of thousands of tonnes worth of damaged vehicles from the nation’s roads

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Testimonials

"Great process, so easy to do and instant payment."

Jason, Runcorn

"Painless service and efficient collection and payment."

Anon., Runcorn

"Called, collected and paid in 48 hours"

John, Runcorn

Money paid out for these vehicles in Runcorn

✅ 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 Runcorn

Here’s a quick look at everything we can do for you and your car, whatever it’s condition, in Runcorn.

Scrap your car

The easiest sale of a car you'll ever see. Get a quote in a matter of moments and we'll hook you up with a buyer in an instant. Our quotes are guaranteed and you're never too far away to qualify for a free collection.

Sell a damaged car

Don't waste time with time wasters! Get on the phone to our dedicated sales team and they'll get you a sale for your car no matter how badly damaged it is. We have specialist buyers waiting for a car just like yours.

Sell a car as salvage

Did you know you could actually make more money from your car by selling as salvage rather than scrap? If your car is sutiable, it will be broken down and sold on as spare parts instead of just crashed, earning you more as a result. Speak to our team to see if your car could be suitable.

Sell a van or commercial vehicle

It doesn't matter what it is you're trying to scrap, we can get you a great price for any broken vehicle. We've helped scrap vans, trucks and even buses, so whatever it is that's broken, you know we can help. We'll even help dispose of an entire fleet if you need to.

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How to scrap a car in Runcorn

1. Get a quote

Finding out what your old car is worth is easy with Scrap Car Comparison. All you need to do is enter your postcode and the vehicle's registration number, then we'll present you with a quote in seconds! Think your car is worth more? Our team will get in touch and you can give them some extra information to increase the accuracy of our valuation.

2. Provide more details

Provide us with more information about your car once you've accepted an offer. These extra details give us a better picture of your car, and can determine its use as salvage rather than scrap. Salvage vehicles are usually worth more than scrap, so a few extra minutes could get you a lot more money!

3. Arrange collection

After accepting a quote, you'll be contacted by a collector who will let you choose a time for the vehicle to be picked up and taken away. Collection is totally free, so don't worry about any surprise deductions from your payment. Your money will be paid directly into your bank account, and is usually received the very same day.

Scrap Locations in Runcorn

No matter where you are in Runcorn, we guarantee 100% coverage of the town and wider rural areas. We cover all of the WA7 postcode area and beyond, so no matter whether you’re by the three bridges spanning the Mersey or out by Shopping City, 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:

Runcorn-Widnes Bridge, Runcorn, Cheshire

Ellesmere Port

Macclesfield

Winsford

Wilmslow

Widnes

Runcorn

Crewe

Chester

2026 car scrapping and salvaging statistics for Runcorn

In 2025 we helped our customers in Runcorn sell circa 1070 cars. That’s 13% of all the cars brought to us in Merseyside.
588 of the cars in Runcorn were sold at their scrap value, but 482 (45%) were sold to specialist salvage buyers at a higher price.
The average mileage of all the cars sold in Runcorn was 123980 miles; the youngest car was only 12 months, and the oldest was 38 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 1%.
25% of all the cars were black, 16% were blue, 13% were grey, 11% were red, 21% were silver, and 14% of them were white.

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

What are the scrap car prices in Runcorn?

Each car is worth a different amount of money as scrap, and the actual value of scrap cars changes regularly, whether you’re in Runcorn or elsewhere. It’s the scrap metal in your car that mostly impacts its scrap value, which means the weight of the car is very important. Our team knows the ins & outs of scrap car valuations, so they’ll be able to get you the best deal possible at all times.

What vehicles can be scrapped?

Whatever make or model of car you drive (or drove, if it’s been crashed) you can get a quote from Scrap Car Comparison. We’ve dealt with so many cars over the years that we’ve seen them all! Rare vehicles and foreign imports can be sold using our service, so we’ve got you covered in Redhill and across the UK. Get the best price available for your car whatever badge is on the boot.

What happens to scrap cars?

Government regulations state that if your car is scrapped then the vehicle will be recycled. Nearly all of the materials will be used to build new cars in what is considered a circular automotive economy.

What's the difference between scrap and salvage?

While scrap cars are sent straight to the crusher, salvage cars will be taken apart first to be broken down into useable parts. These parts can then be sold on as spares or used to repair other damaged vehicles. Due to the extra revenue possibilities of selling spare parts, salvage vehicles often gain larger quotes than scrap vehicles.

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

Road Tax and Recycling: Navigating the Rules When Scrapping a Car with Outstanding Tax in the UK

The Pitfalls of Car Scrapping: Common Mistakes Owners Make and How to Avoid Them

The High Cost of Cutting Corners: Understanding the UK’s Penalties for Illegal Car Scrapping

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