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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 in Cornwall

Scrap your old car in Cornwall with Scrap Car Comparison for a professional sale in 30 seconds! Our online quote generator will get you offers for your car in under a minute, and the collection of your vehicle is always completely free! Get a quote now to find you what your old or damaged car is worth today.

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Who is Scrap Car Comparison?

We’re the biggest vehicle scrap & salvage dealing site in the whole of the UK!
We help thousands of motorists get excellent prices for their cars each year!
We’ve offered drivers more than £275 MILLION for their end-of-life vehicles!

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Testimonials

"Easy to use service, fair price offered and very trustworthy and friendly - definite five star rating from a very happy customer!"

Ciaran, Par

"Brilliant service. Went through everything really thoroughly and I recieved an email confirming the procedure."

Stephanie, Camborne

"As much as we were disappointed to loose our car the service provided with regards to collection and payment for our car was excellent"

Kevin, Falmouth

Money paid out for these vehicles in Cornwall

✅ 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

Our services in Cornwall

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

Scrap your car

Scrap your vehicle with us for an instant quote, rapid collection, and a sale in seconds. Your old car could be sold and taken away to the scrap heap in no time, with payment in your bank account the same day.

Sell a car as salvage

Sell your car as salvage for an even better price than scrap! Salvage vehicles are used for their parts, or in some cases they're even repaired themselves! This extra potential means extra pounds in your quoted price.

Sell a damaged vehicle

Our buyers are happy to purchase your car no matter what condition it's in - whether it's got a few dents and scrapes, or been totally written off, they'll make you a fair offer in seconds! Get a quote today with Scrap Car Comparison.

Sell a van or commercial vehicle

It's not just cars that can be scrapped with Scrap Car Comparison! Vans, trucks, and other commercial vehicles can all be sold using our service, so upgrade your work vehicles before the wheels come off your business!

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How to scrap your car in Cornwall

1. Get a quote

Enter your postcode and vehicle registration into our online quote form and we'll get you a price in seconds. If we need more information about your vehicle, we'll give you a call.

2. Provide more details

Want to sell your car for salvage? Think it's too good for scrap? You might be right! When we get in touch with you, give us some more information about your vehicle and we'll price it up as salvage instead of scrap.

3. Collection & payment

Accept your offer and then it's time to arrange collection. This is FREE no matter where you are, so you don't need to stress over the logistics of getting your vehicle to the scrap yard. The collector will check that the details you provided about the car are accurate, then when collection is complete, your payment will be processed and paid into your bank account.

Scrap Locations in Cornwall

Wherever you are in Cornwall, you can use our free and simple service to sell your car as scrap or salvage with Scrap Car Comparison. Our network covers every Cornwall postcode, with guaranteed prices nationwide. Plus, we’ll always try to connect you with a local scrap or salvage expert, so you’ll be cashing in on your old motor and supporting local businesses at the same time! Get a quote now.

Town and harbor photo in Cornwall

Helston

Newquay

Wadebridge

Truro

Torpoint

Stratton

St Ives

St Austell

Saltash

Redruth

Penzance

Penryn

Padstow

Falmouth

2026 car scrapping and salvaging statistics for Cornwall

In Cornwall in 2025 we helped 3672 new customers sell their old cars. 7% live in Redruth, in which we quoted for the most amount of cars, and only 0.2% came from St Endellion, which saw the smallest.
1885 of the cars were sold at their scrap value, but 1789 (49%) were sold to specialist salvage buyers paying a higher price.
The average mileage of all the cars sold in Cornwall was 131,927 miles; the youngest car was 2.4 years, and the oldest was 68 years.
Of all the fuel types, diesel was most commonly brought to us making up 53% of all vehicles. Petrol made up 46%, and electric, only 1%.
19% of all the cars were black, 20% were blue, 13% were grey, 11% were red, 24% were silver, and 13% of them were white.

A blue rosette showing the number of cars scrapcarcomparison scrapped in Cornwall in 2025

What are scrap car prices in Cornwall?

Every single scrap car price presented from our generator is calculated by the current average in your area, as well as the national rate for scrap metal. Heavier vehicles will often get larger quotes, this is because they will have more scrap metal in them to be sold. We check prices all across Cornwall to ensure you’re getting the best deal going wherever you are.

What happens to scrap cars?

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.

Can you scrap an MOT failure or insurance write-off?

Of course it can! These are some of the most common vehicles we see. No level of damage is too much for us, even if your insurers have written it off. Don’t worry about an MOT, either – we’ll get you a buyer with or without a valid MOT certificate.

Can you scrap my specific make or model of car?

Any car can be scrapped. It doesn’t matter if you’ve got an incredibly rare car or one of the most common family cars on the market, any car make and model can be scrapped. Still not convinced? Speak to one of our team who will be able to guide you through every step of the way.

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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