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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.

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Scrap My Car Newquay

Sell your car in seconds with Scrap Car Comparison – quick, easy quotes and free, rapid collection await! Our online service presents you with offers from professional, trustworthy scrap & salvage dealers in and around Newquay, letting you scrap your old, damaged or broken down vehicle today. You can find out what your car is worth in as little as 30 seconds!

Quick, simple service

Get a quote in under a minute from Scrap Car Comparison - just enter some basic details above!

Best prices around

We'll find you the top prices offered by genuine scrap vehicle buyers in your local area.

Always free collection

Wherever you are or whatever vehicle you're selling, you'll get free collection and removal when you scrap with us.

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Extensive Cornwall network

Great prices

Simple process

Free collection

Who is Scrap Car Comparison?

We buy hundreds of thousands of scrap & salvage vehicles from motorists each year, making us the UK’s online industry leader!

Our customers have helped raise a massive £1,000,000 for our featured charity partners since our Donate-a-Car scheme began!

Thousands of cars and vans are recycled each month in Newquay and around the UK, helping keep Cornwall’s roads safer!

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Testimonials

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

Kevin, Falmouth

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

Stephanie, Camborne

"Easy to do online quote and a very prompt pick up with friendly service. Car gone the same day."

Karl, Saltash

Money paid out for these vehicles in Newquay

✅ 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 Newquay

Here’s an extended look at the services we offer in Newquay and around Cornwall:

Scrap your car

Sell your old, worn out car or van with Scrap Car Comparison in seconds - get a scrap offer from legitimate buyers now! Guaranteed scrap prices with free collection from anywhere in Newquay.

Sell your damaged car

Crash damage, mechanical failure, even minor scrapes or dents - whatever condition your car is in, you can sell it with Scrap Car Comparison. Get a cracking quote now and scrap your damaged motor today.

Salvage your car

Sell your car as salvage instead of scrap and get an even better price! Salvage vehicles are used for their spare parts that can be sold on and used to restore other cars. That added value means even BETTER quotes!

Scrap a van or commercial vehicle

If your work van, car, truck or other commercial vehicle is hampering your business, scrap it now and upgrade to a newer, more reliable motor. We can give you a quote for vans just like we would a car, and can even scrap whole fleets!

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How to scrap a car in Newquay

1. Get a quote

All you need to do is enter you vehicle's number plate and your postcode into our quote form, then we'll value your car and get you a price. Our buyers are keen to buy any scrap vehicle, so whatever you need to sell, you'll be offered a price in seconds.

2. More information

If you think your car is better than scrap, then give us some more information about the vehicle when asked and we'll price it up as salvage instead. We don't need to know any technical details, and it will only take a few extra minutes, but the prices you'll be offered could be much higher!

3. Collection & payment

Accept an offer and choose a time for the vehicle to be collected that suits you. When they arrive, the collector will check the car over to confirm the details you gave us were accurate, then they'll load the vehicle onto their truck and process your payment - this will be paid directly into your bank account.

Scrap Locations in Newquay

Our service offers complete coverage of Newquay and Cornwall, so you can get a quote and scrap your vehicle no matter where you are. We team up with professional, specially-trained scrap & salvage vehicle buyers in the area, so we’re always able find the highest offers around. Free collection is included for every customer, every time! Plus, you’ll be supporting a local business when you cash in on your old car!

Newquay

Helston

Newquay

Truro

Saltash

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 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 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.

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 much is a scrap car worth in Newquay?

Your scrap vehicle will be priced up based primarily on the current scrap metal cost in the Newquay 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 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 Newquay – even if it’s a non-runner!

Are your 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.

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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