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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 Buxton

Unlock a great price in Buxton for a scrap car whatever you’re looking to sell.

Our service guarantees you an instant sale for a great price for any car in the Buxton and Derbyshire area. What’s even better is we can offer a free collection to all thanks to our nationwide network of scrap and salvage specialists.

Instant offers

Get a quote in just 30 seconds when you use our online valuation tool with some basic information

Guaranteed prices

Describe the car to a member of our team and we'll lock your price in down to the penny

Free collection

Enjoy a free collection service thanks to our network of specialist buyers spanning 99% of UK postcodes

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Who is Scrap Car Comparison?

The largest buyer of scrap and salvage vehicles across the UK.
The extent of our service stretches to all four corners of the country, serving 99% of all UK postcodes
We donate thousands of pounds to charity each and every month through our Donate-A-Car programme.

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Testimonials

"Excellent job, fast and friendly courteous service"

Michelle, Buxton

"Good company who do what they say"

Paul, Buxton

"Service was quick and simple and team were so helpful from beginning to end."

Stephanie, Macclesfield

Money paid out for these vehicles in Buxton

✅ 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

Scrap car services in Buxton

Here’s a quick look at everything we can do for you in Buxton with a broken car

Scrap your car

If you’re thinking of scrapping your car then Scrap Car Comparison can get you the very best offers from professional scrap and salvage buyers in your area. Whatever your car's condition, with just a postcode and a vehicle registration we'll get your car sold in an instant.

Sell a car as salvage

Not all scrap cars are totally useless. In some cases, some reusable spares may still be found attached. By selling as salvage, your car will either be stripped of these parts or repaired back to roadworthy state. Either way, salvage cars usually get higher prices than scrap offers.

Sell a damaged vehicle

We know how hard it can be to try and privately sell a vehicle that's damaged. If you're in this situation then just pick up the phone or use our online quote generator. We'll scour your local area to get you a great price in no time at all. Weeks or months of trying to sell privately will be replaced with a sale in a matter of days.

Sell a van or commercial vehicle

Need to offload something a little larger than a car? We can still help. From buses to trucks and humble vans, we can scrap it all. If you need to scrap a fleet, we can help with that too. Just give us a call.

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How to scrap a car in Buxton

1. Get a quote

Use the form at the top of this page to generate an instant offer based on scrap metal prices and the weight of your car. You can accept this offer straight away should you wish, but we'll also give you a call to see if we can get you even more money for your car as salvage.

2. Provide more details

Our team will call you to get a better impression of your vehicle to see if we can re-evaluate a more accurate quote for you. It's important to be honest at this stage as any discrepancies will only result in a renegotiation for your price when your car is collected.

3. Arrange collection

One of our specialist trusted buyers will be in touch to arrange a time to come and collect your car. After a brief inspection to ensure your car is as described, your money will be paid as soon as the vehicle has been removed. Payment will be via bank transfer directly into your account.

Scrap Locations in Buxton

Our network encompasses the entire SK17 postcode area, so we can guarantee collection and a great price in Buxton wherever you are. In fact, our service covers the entire surrounding areas and county of Derbyshire, so wherever you are in the Peak District you know we can come to you. From Macclesfield to Mansfield and everywhere in between, we can come to you.

Terrace Road, Buxton, Derbyshire

Glossop

Buxton

Alfreton

Ilkeston

Long Eaton

Derby

Swadlincote

Chesterfield

2026 car scrapping and salvaging statistics for Buxton

In Derbyshire in 2025 we helped 9044 new customers sell their old cars. 30% live in Derby, in which we quoted for the most amount of cars, and only 0.6% came from Aston, which saw the smallest.
5140 of the cars were sold at their scrap value, but 3911 (43%) were sold to specialist salvage buyers paying a higher price.
The average mileage of all the cars sold in Derbyshire was 125,545 miles; the youngest car was only 8 months, and the oldest was 69 years.
Of all the fuel types, petrol was most commonly brought to us making up 50% of all vehicles. Diesel made up 49%, and electric, only 1%.
22% of all the cars were black, 18% were blue, 13% were grey, 11% were red, 23% were silver, and 13% of them were white.

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

Can you scrap insurance write-offs or MOT failures?

No level of damage is too much for our service. We see damaged vehicles on a daily basis ranging from small dents to total insurance write-offs. We can still get you a great price even if your car has been written off. We see a lot of MOT failures, too – whatever your problem, we can help.

What are the scrap car prices in Buxton?

We base all scrap car prices on the current cost of scrap metal. We also take into account the averages in Buxton and the wider Derbyshire area. Remember that scrapping a car is effectively just selling a large lump of scrap metal. This means the price is going to be governed by the weight of the vehicle you’re selling. These prices will all reflect the national average for scrap metal in the UK. If your vehicle is designated as salvage, we’ll get you the very best price across the entire country.

What happens to scrap cars?

Almost all of your car will end up helping to build new cars. This is because by law the majority of scrap vehicles must be recycled. These parts are then often used back at the start of the automotive manufacturing process.

What's the difference between scrap and salvage?

Scrap vehicles will be sent to the crusher straight away. Meanwhile, a salvage vehicle will be broken down and its usable parts sold on. This is why salvage prices are often higher than the basic scrap options.

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

Road Tax and Recycling: Navigating the Rules When Scrapping a Car with Outstanding Tax in the UK

The Pitfalls of Car Scrapping: Common Mistakes Owners Make and How to Avoid Them

The High Cost of Cutting Corners: Understanding the UK’s Penalties for Illegal Car Scrapping

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