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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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Everyone I had spoken to went above and beyond to help with any issues/ questions I had. Very helpful and I would definitely recommend.

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Offered the best price, very polite and professional. Came when they said they would and paid very promptly. Highly recommended.

Scrap My Car Chesterfield

Get the very best price for a scrap car anywhere in Chesterfield with Scrap Car Comparison.

Unlock your offers in moments with our national network of specialist buyers. With collectors operating in 99% of all UK postcodes, you’re never too far from our service.

Instant offers

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

Guaranteed prices

Describe your car's condition and we'll guarantee your price down to the penny

Free collection

Enjoy a free removal service from anywhere in the UK thanks to our network of collectors

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Who is Scrap Car Comparison?

The UK’s largest scrap and salvage vehicle selling website, helping thousands get a great price every week.
Our online quote generator has priced up over £275 MILLION worth of scrap prices.
We donate thousands to charities across the country through our Donate-A-Car scheme.

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Testimonials

"Very good service! Very quick to respond and reasonable prices"

Lorna, Chesterfield

"Excellent company very friendly and helpful customer service highly recommend"

Tom, Chesterfield

"Fast and efficient service with no hassle"

Glyn, Chesterfield

Money paid out for these vehicles in Chesterfield

✅ 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 Chesterfield

Here’s a quick look at everything we can do for you and your car in Chesterfield

Scrap your car

Get an instant quote in 30 seconds for a scrap car with just a postcode and vehicle registration. Get a guaranteed sale and free collection thanks to our national network of specialists, and enjoy the easiest vehicle sale you've ever seen

Sell a car as salvage

Some cars are too good to just be thrown on the scrap heap. If your car still has some life left in it, you could sell it for spares or repairs - or salvage, as we call it. This will see your car stripped of its usable parts first, often getting you a better quote as a result.

Sell a damaged vehicle

Broken, damaged, written off, or an MOT failure - whatever the case, you can sell your car with Scrap Car Comparison. Our buyers know how to find worth in every car in any condition, so you'll get a top deal no matter what. We guarantee a sale instantly, much faster than if you tried to sell privately!

Sell a van or commercial vehicle

There's no size limit here at Scrap Car Comparison and we've helped sell or scrap everything from vans to buses, lorries to trucks and everything in between. Even if you need to dispose of a fleet of images, we're here to help. Just give our team a call to see what we can do for you.

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How to scrap your car in Chesterfield

1. Get a quote

Use the quote generator at the top of this page to see your initial offers. These will be based on the current rate for scrap metal combined with the kerb weight of your car to get a base price. We'll then give you a call to go through the details and see what we can do for you.

2. Provide more details

Our team's call is where you get a chance to describe your car and possibly get a bigger offer. We'll scour the area near you to ensure you're getting the very best quote. Be as detailed as possible - and honest - so we can guarantee your price offer.

3. Arrange collection

We'll arrange for one of our specialist collection agents to come to you to collect the car. The driver will perform a quick inspection to ensure your description was accurate, and as soon as it's been loaded onto the trailer the money will be paid. The payment will come via bank transfer and be in your account that same day.

Scrap Locations in Chesterfield

No matter where you are in Chesterfield, we guarantee 100% coverage of the town and wider rural areas. We cover the S40 to S45 postcode areas so no matter whether you’re by the station in the centre of town or out towards the Linacre reservoirs, we’ll always come to you. The multiple scrap collectors we work with operate across Derbyshire so we’ll find the highest prices, giving you the best payment for your scrap car.

Markham Road, Chesterfield, Derbyshire

Ilkeston

Long Eaton

Derby

Swadlincote

Chesterfield

2026 car scrapping and salvaging statistics for Chesterfield

In 2025 we helped our customers in Chesterfield sell circa 600 cars. That’s 12% of all the cars brought to us in South Yorkshire.
343 of the cars in Chesterfield were sold at their scrap value, but 257 (43%) were sold to specialist salvage buyers at a higher price.
The average mileage of all the cars sold in Chesterfield was 125554 miles; the youngest car was 3.4 years, and the oldest was 67 years.
Of all the fuel types, petrol was most commonly brought to us making up 51% of all vehicles. Diesel made up 48%, and electric, only 1%.
22% of all the cars were black, 18% were blue, 11% were grey, 10% were red, 23% were silver, and 15% of them were white.

A blue rosette showing the number of cars scrapcarcomparison scrapped in Derbyshire and Chesterfield in 2025

What happens to scrap cars?

All scrap cars are recycled in line with environmental regulations laid out by the government. Almost all of your car will eventually be returned back to its original materials. These materials will then be used once again in the manufacturing process, often for new cars. In effect, by scrapping an old car you’re helping breathe life into a brand new one.

What are the scrap car prices in Chesterfield?

Every scrap price we offer is based on the weight of your car compared with the current value of scrap metal nationwide. Additional factors such as the car’s make, model, age and condition do also impact values, but this is more of a case with salvage cars than scrap. The most important parameter for scrap value is always the car’s weight.

What's the difference between scrap and salvage?

Salvage vehicles are stripped of any usable parts before being sent to the scrapyard, unlike their scrap counterparts. This means you could get even more money thanks to the extra potential from the sale of those spare parts.

Can any car be scrapped?

Absolutely! We can scrap anything and everything, no matter what it is. Even if you’re looking at one of the rarest cars or most sought after sports cars, we can get you a great price no matter what. From imports to the most basic of hatchbacks, whatever you’re selling we’ll get it sold in a matter of moments.

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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