since 2009
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Scrap My Car Penzance
Scrap your car in Penzance with Scrap Car Comparison’ online service for a quote in seconds! You’ll be offered prices by legitimate, professional scrap & salvage dealers in your local area, and whatever vehicle you’re selling, we’ll find you a buyer in a flash. You even get FREE collection included at no cost, so get a quote now!
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Get a quote instantly with Scrap Car Comparison, thanks to our simple, streamlined process.
Best prices
Top prices are offered for every vehicle, with buyers positioned all over the UK.
Free collection
Your car will be collected and taken away to the scrap yard for FREE with SCC!
Extensive Cornwall network
Great prices
Simple process
Free collection
Who We Are: Penzance's Largest Scrap Car Buyer Since 2009
Since 2009, we’ve helped drivers across Penzance and the UK scrap, sell and recycle their old vehicles quickly, safely and for the best possible price.
- £225 million+ paid to customers for their vehicles since 2009 – so you know you’re getting a fair price for your scrap car
- 8.5 million+ vehicles processed through our technology, matching you with the right buyer every time
- 450+ Authorised Treatment Facilities and specialist buyers nationwide, so your car is collected fast wherever you are
- Hundreds of thousands of cars bought every year, making us Penzance’s leading scrap and salvage car buying website
- £1 million+ raised for national and local charities since 2016
- Thousands of tonnes of end-of-life vehicles cleared from Penzance’s roads every month, cutting emissions and keeping the roads safer
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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 Penzance
✅ 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 Penzance
Here are the services we offer in Penzance 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 Penzance and Cornwall.
Sell your damaged car
You can sell your car with Scrap Car Comparison regardless of the condition it's in, even if it's been written off or failed its MOT. Enter your details now for an instant quote to see what it's worth
Salvage your car
Salvage your vehicle and it's parts will be put to use in other cars. Salvaging is a great alternative to scrapping, and there's a lot more money in a salvage motor, 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 a great deal and super service. You can even scrap entire fleets of work vehicles in one go!
How to scrap your car in Penzance
1. Get a quote
Enter your vehicle reg and your postcode into our online quote form and we'll get you a price in seconds. 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. We don't need to know any complicated details. It will take you an extra couple of minutes, but the offers you'll receive are likely to be MUCH better!
3. Collection & payment
Next you can choose when you want the vehicle to be collected, then sit back and relax. When the collector arrives, they'll give the car a once-over to confirm the details you've given us, then your payment will be processed directly into your bank account.
Scrap Locations in Penzance
We offer total coverage across Penzance 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 Penzance – even if it’s a non-runner!
How much is a scrap car worth in Penzance?
Your scrap vehicle will be priced up based primarily on the current scrap metal cost in the Penzance 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.
