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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 Devon

Get a great price for your old car anywhere in Devon by using Scrap Car Comparison.

Our service promises a great price in next to no-time at all. Remove all of the fuss from vehicle selling, and we’ll even arrange a free collection service, too!

Instant offers

Get a quote in 30 seconds by putting your vehicle details and postcode into our generator

Guaranteed prices

Speak to our team and describe the condition of your vehicle to lock in your offer

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Make the most of our national network and enjoy a free collection service anywhere in the country

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Who is Scrap Car Comparison?

The UK’s biggest website helping to sell scrap, salvage and old cars
We’ve offered over £275 MILLION for scrap vehicles through our valuation tool
We remove tens of thousands of tonnes of broken vehicles from Britain’s roads, keeping them safer as a result

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Testimonials

"Very good from start to finish only took a few days to collect car money in my account by the end of the day."

Stacey, Ilfracombe

"Well executed service, friendly people."

Andrew, Bideford

"Fast and friendly, very good service."

Stewart, Exeter

Money paid out for these vehicles in Devon

✅ 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 Devon

Here’s everything we can do for you in and around Devon with a scrap car.

Scrap your car

The core service we provide, all you need is a postcode and a registration number to get a price. We’ll find the best price in your area and have your car removed as fast as possible.

Sell your car as salvage

Selling your vehicle as salvage is a great way to recoup even more money when selling it. Salvage cars are worth more than scrap vehicles, and you can even salvage your car if it's been involved in a crash. Get a salvage quote and sell your car as 'spares and repairs' today.

Sell a damaged car

Selling a car that's suffered any kind of damage can be difficult if you choose to do so privately - that's why Scrap Car Comparison has figured out a simple process to make it so easy! Our buyers expect to see all kinds of damage on the vehicles they purchase, so they'll offer your a top price no matter what!

Sell a van or commercial vehicle

We can get a price for pretty much anything with wheels, no matter how big it is! We've scrapped buses, coaches, vans, trucks... you name it, we'll scrap it! The process is just as easy as it is for cars, so don't hesitate. We can even help you scrap a fleet of vehicles if needed.

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How to scrap a car in Devon

1. Get a quote

Simply put your vehicle details into our online quote generator at the top of this page and we'll calculate your scrap offers instantly. Based on the current rate for scrap metal, this will be defined by the weight of your car. You could choose to accept this straight away, but we'll call you to discuss your options anyway.

2. Provide more details

When we call, you're given the opportunity to get an even better offer. We'll ask some questions about your car's condition and this will allow us to see if we could recalculate your offer as salvage. The details you provide must be accurate, as false information will nullify the price guarantee and it will be recalculated upon collection.

3. Arrange collection

With an offer accepted and locked in, we'll send out one of our trusted collection partners to come and remove your vehicle. Following a brief inspection to check your car is as described, it'll be loaded up and taken away at which point the money will be transferred directly into your account via bank transfer.

Scrap Locations in Devon

Wherever in the county you’re located, Scrap Car Comparison can collect your vehicle at no extra cost – and you’ll never run into any unexpected fees. You’ll be paid on the very same day your vehicle is taken away knowing you’ve found the best price. Find out more about scrap and salvage vehicle collection in your part of Devon:

Our scrap car collection will guarantee pickups from EX1 postcodes in the centre of Exeter city to the seaside resorts of Ilfracombe and Woolacombe of EX34 in North Devon. Despite Devon being a largely rural county with various national parks, most of our scrap yards cover the entirety of the region. Neighbouring counties of Somerset and Cornwall cover large parts of Devon too.

Welcome to Devon road sign on the Southbound M5

Newton Abbot

Exeter

Torquay

Paignton

Exmouth

Barnstaple

Plymouth

2026 car scrapping and salvaging statistics for Devon

In Devon in 2025 we helped 11021 new customers sell their old cars. 15% live in Plymouth, in which we quoted for the most amount of cars, and only 0.1% came from Salcombe, which saw the smallest.
5847 of the cars were sold at their scrap value, but 5183 (47%) were sold to specialist salvage buyers paying a higher price.
The average mileage of all the cars sold in Devon was 132,624 miles; the youngest car was 1.8 years, and the oldest was 59 years.
Of all the fuel types, diesel was most commonly brought to us making up 51% of all vehicles. Petrol made up 48%, and electric, only 1%.
21% of all the cars were black, 20% were blue, 13% were grey, 10% were red, 25% were silver, and 12% of them were white.

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

What are the scrap car prices like in Devon?

All of the scrap car prices generated by our online form are based on the current rate for scrap metal and any local averages. This will be calculated by the weight of your vehicle -after all, a scrap car is effectively just one large lump of scrap metal. If your car has some extra value in potential spare parts, our team will see if you could calculate a salvage offer.

Can any car be scrapped?

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.

What's the difference between scrap and salvage?

Scrap cars are typically so damaged that there’s nothing left to do with them but crush them and recycle the materials to start again. Category A write offs are the best example of this – they must, by law, be scrapped. Salvage vehicles, however, can be restored and put back on the road. That being said, many times they’re broken apart and have their parts taken out. Those parts will then be reused in other vehicles, and the rest of the vehicle will be scrapped.

Can an MOT failure or insurance write-off be scrapped?

Of course! You can scrap any vehicle, even if it’s suffered any kind of damage! Written off in a crash? Major mechanical failure? Failed its MOT? It doesn’t matter to us, or to our buyers! We’ll get you a price and they’re eager to purchase your vehicle, so get a quote now!

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

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