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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 Padstow

Scrap your old car in Padstow with Scrap Car Comparison for an instant quote, great prices and free collection! We have a network of scrap & salvage vehicle dealers who will offer good money for your worn out, damaged or even written off motor. Get a quoted price in as little as 30 seconds, and have the vehicle collected and removed at no extra cost! Enter your details for a quote now.

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Top prices offered for every vehicle, no matter where it is or what condition it's in.

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We'll arrange for your vehicle to be collected and taken to the scrap yard, so you don't have to

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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 each year, making us the number ONE online buying platform in the industry!

We’ve partnered with UK-based charities and, with our customers’ help, have raised £1,000,000 for their worthy causes!

We take thousands of old, worn out or even dangerous cars off the road each month, doing our bit to keep Padstow’s roads safe!

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Testimonials

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

Karl, Saltash

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

Stephanie, Camborne

"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

Money paid out for these vehicles in Padstow

✅ 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 Padstow

Here’s a more in-depth look at the services we offer across Cornwall, including in Padstow:

Scrap your car

Scrap your car with Scrap Car Comparison for a sale in seconds, great prices offered, and free collection from Padstow and beyond.

Sell your damaged car

Sell your car using our online service, even if it's suffered any kind of damage. Whether it's dents and scrapes, write off damage, MOT failures, or a major mechanical problem, we'll find a buyer right now.

Salvage your vehicle

Sell your car as savlage if it's too good for scrap - it might be worth a lot more than you think! Salvage cars can be stipped of parts and used for 'spares and repairs' which means there's a lot more value left in them!

Scrap a van or commercial vehicle

Sell your work van, car, truck or any other commercial vehicle with Scrap Car Comparison - the process is just as quick, simple and profitable as when you scrap a car. We can even scrap an entire fleet.

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How to scrap a car in Padstow

1. Get a quote

Getting a quote couldn't be easier - all you need to do is enter your licence plate number and your postcode, then we'll show you exactly what a real, professional scrap buyer is willing to pay for your old motor.

2. Salvage it?

Think your car could be salvaged instead of scrapped? Give us some extra info about the vehicle when prompted and we'll price it up as salvage instead. We don't need any technical details, so the process remains simple to navigate! Salvage offers are typically a lot higher than scrap!

3. Collection & payment

Accept an offer and you can next choose a time and place for the vehicle to be collected from. This is included in the Scrap Car Comparison service, so there are no hidden fees to worry about. When the car's details are comfirmed after a brief inspection, it'll be taken away and your payment will be processed.

Scrap Locations in Padstow

Our service offers complete coverage of Padstow and the rest of 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!

Padstow, Cornwall

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 Padstow?

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

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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