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Scrap My Car Falmouth
Scrap your old vehicle in Falmouth with Scrap Car Comparison! Our online service will get you a quote in under a minute, with prices offered by professional scrap & salvage dealers in your local Cornwall area. Whatever motor you’re selling, and wherever you might be, you can sell it with us in no time – and you’ll even get FREE collection included! Get a quote today!
Quick & easy
Sell your car in 30 seconds with Scrap Car Comparison. Get a quote now.
Best prices
Get a top price offered for your vehicle in seconds with our online service, from genuine scrap buyers.
Free collection
It won't cost you a thing to transport your old banger to the scrap heap - free collection is included in our service.
Extensive Cornwall network
Great prices
Simple process
Free collection
Who is Scrap Car Comparison?
Every year, we buy hundreds of thousands of vehicles, earning us the title of the leading scrap and salvage car buying platform in the country!
We team up with charities nationwide, and have helped raise nearly £1 MILLION for worthy causes in just four years!
Each month, we recycle thousands of cars in Falmouth and across the UK, helping to keep Cornwall’s roads safer and cleaner!
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Testimonials
"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"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
Money paid out for these vehicles in Falmouth
✅ 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
Our services in Falmouth
Here are the services we offer in Falmouth and around Cornwall:
Scrap your car
Sell your old car as scrap in no time at all with Scrap Car Comparison's online service. Get great offers and free collection across Falmouth and Cornwall.
Sell your damaged car
All vehicles can be sold with Scrap Car Comparison, even if they're damaged, broken down, written off, or MOT failures. Get a quote now and find out what your damaged car or van is worth in seconds.
Salvage your car
Salvage your vehicle and it's parts will be used second-hand in other cars. 'Spares and repairs' is a great alternative to scrapping, and there's a lot more money in a salvage vehicle, which will be reflected in your even bigger quotes!
Sell a van or commercial vehicle
Sell a van, truck, bus, or other commercial vehicle with Scrap Car Comparison for an excellent deal and rapid service. You can even scrap entire fleets of work vehicles at the same time.
How to scrap your car in Falmouth
1. Get a quote
Simply enter your vehicle reg and your postcode into our online quote form and we'll get you a price in less than one minute. Selling your car as scrap is fast and simple. You can accept your scrap price instantly, or see if your vehicle could be sold as salvage instead...
2. More information
Think your car is worth salvaging? Just submit some extra information when prompted. Don't worry - it's simple stuff, like whether any key parts are missing or not working. It will take you an extra couple of minutes, but the offers you'll receive are likely to be MUCH better!
3. Collection & payment
Once you've accepted an offer, you can choose when you want the vehicle to be collected. Pick a time that works best for you, then sit back and relax. When the collector arrives, they'll check the car over to confirm the details you've given us, then your payment will be processed directly into your bank account.
Scrap Locations in Falmouth
We offer total coverage across Falmouth and the rest of Cornwall, so whatever your postcode, you can get a quote from Scrap Car Comparison. We team up with professional scrap & salvage collectors in the region, which means we can get you the best price available, with FREE collection included every time! Plus, you’ll be selling your car and supporting a local business at the same time!
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.
Can I sell my damaged, broken, written off car?
Yes, your damaged, broken, or failed MOT car can be scrapped. Get an instant quote and arrange collection for your car in Falmouth – even if it’s a non-runner!
How much is a scrap car worth in Falmouth?
Your scrap vehicle will be priced up based primarily on the current scrap metal cost in the Falmouth area. Scrapping a vehicle essentially amounts to scrapping the metal it’s made from, so the weight of the car plays a big role in determining its value. Heavier vehicles are generally worth more. There are other factors that influence the offers you’ll get though, including age, condition, make, and model.
Can I sell my specific make or model?
Yes, we can scrap any car that you might wish to sell. It doesn’t matter if it’s a super rare model or a foreign import, our team know how much it’s worth and how to get you the proper value. Over the years, we’ve dealt with all sorts of vehicles here at Scrap Car Comparison, so for instant offers from local, professional buyers, get a free quote right now.
How is salvaging different to scrapping?
When a car is salvaged, the buyer will break it apart and retrieve any surviving parts from inside that can be resold or reused in other vehicles. Salvage cars are usually worth more than scrap. Scrap vehicles are simply crushed and their materials are then recycled.
What will happen to my scrap car?
Scrap your car with Scrap Car Comparison and it will be taken to an Authorised Treatment Facility (ATF) to be crushed and recycled professionally and safely.
How do I get the best price for my car?
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.
