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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 Paignton

Scrap your car in an instant with Scrap Car Comparison and we’ll get you a great price no matter what.

With a team of experts at our fingertips, we’ll get you a price in moments and sold with zero hassle whatsoever. Better yet, we can also provide you a free collection thanks to our nationwide network of collection specialists.

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Get a quote in just 30 seconds with a postcode and a vehicle registration

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Lock in your offer by describing the condition of your car to a member of our team

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Who is Scrap Car Comparison?

The largest buyer of scrap and salvage vehicles in the country.
Collection available across the entire country including all of Devon
Our offers have amassed over £275 MILLION for scrap cars since we started.

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Testimonials

"Very good company. Friendly, quick and efficient too"

Sheridan, Paignton

"Very quick service, payment as agreed and a very polite gentleman who collected the car"

Adam, Paignton

"Brilliant job, kept to their word on the price"

Sarah, Honiton

Money paid out for these vehicles in Paignton

✅ 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 Paignton

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

Scrap your car

Our base service where we’ll get you the very best price for your scrap car no matter where you are. Simply put your postcode and vehicle registration into our generator and let us do the rest.

Sell a damaged car

Don’t stress about selling a damaged car. Don’t risk time wasters by selling privately, simply give us a call and we’ll do the rest. One call is all it takes to get an accurate price and guaranteed sale.

Sell a salvage car

You might think that your car is simply too good to be scrapped. If it still has some usable parts to it, you could make more money by selling as salvage. This will see your car broken down into spares.

Sell a van or commercial vehicle

Don’t worry if you’ve got something larger than a car! We’ll help you sell any vehicle. From pickup trucks to the largest commercial vehicles, the process is the same.

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How to scrap a car in Paignton

1. Get a quote

All you need to do is enter your vehicle reg & postcode and we'll generate you a free, instant quote for your car. Not completely satisfied by the price? See if you can get even more money by giving over a few more details when our team contact you by phone - your car might be suitable for salvage rather than scrap!

2. Provide more details

When our team contacts you, providing them with more information could increase the price you're offered - it's all to do with accurately valuing it based on its condition. Salvage prices are usually higher than scrap, so a few more details could mean a big difference for your bank balance, and it only takes a couple of minutes!

3. Arrange collection

Accept a quote and you'll be contacted by a collection agent who will allow you to choose a time for the collection of your car to take place. It won't cost you a penny as it's an included part of the Scrap Car Comparison service. Once the vehicle is taken away, payment will be processed and the amount you accepted will be sent to your bank account.

Scrap Locations in Paignton

No matter where you are in Paignton, we guarantee 100% coverage of the town and wider rural areas. We cover both the TQ3 and TQ4 postcode areas so no matter whether you’re near the zoo of by the beach, we’ll always come to you. The multiple scrap collectors we work with operate across Devon so we’ll find the highest prices, giving you the best payment for your scrap car. Where possible we will arrange for a local Devon based authorised scrap car specialist (ATF) to scrap your car, supporting the local economy and making collection easier for you.

Junction of Hyde Road and Torquay Road, Paignton, Devon

Newton Abbot

Exeter

Torquay

Exmouth

Barnstaple

Plymouth

2026 car scrapping and salvaging statistics for Paignton

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's the difference between scrap and salvage?

Scrap vehicles are crushed down and their materials (mostly metal, but also plastics and rubber) are gathered in the raw form to be recycled. Salvaging involves breaking the vehicle apart more carefully to strip out any parts that car be reused as they are. This is why they’re worth more – those parts can be resold.

How much is a scrap car in Paignton?

Every price we quote is dictated by the ever-changing cost of scrap metal. Prices are determined primarily (but not entirely) by the weight of your vehicle, reflecting the national average for scrap metal in the UK. If your car is salvage, the value of the components in your car that can be taken out count for a lot! The same applies if you’re scrapping a van.

Can I scrap a car even if it's a rare model?

We scrap all well known car makes and models across the country. That includes the newest electric cars, non-ULEZ compliant diesels and petrols and older classic cars. We can even scrap imports, modified cars and carry out commercial fleet disposal. We use your registration plate to find the specific model and price according to the manufacturer’s weight of the vehicle. On the rare occasion we don’t find your make and model details we’ll escalate your quote to our specialist team to research the vehicle and find you an unbeatable price.

Can I scrap an MOT failure or insurance write off?

Of course you can! No level of damage is too much to send your car to the scrap pile. Cars without a current MOT or deemed insurance write offs are some of the most common reasons we help customers send their car for scrap. Our team guarantees you the best price, and we’ll come and get it absolutely free of charge.

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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