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Scrap My Car East Sussex

Get a top price for your old car in East Sussex with Scrap Car Comparison’s online service! We’ll track down the best deal available for you to sell your vehicle as scrap or salvage, with genuine offers coming in from professional car disposal specialists in your local area. We only need a few basic details to get you a quote in seconds thanks to our streamlined and simple-to-use process! What’s more, you’ll even get FREE collection included for every vehicle, wherever you are!

Quick & easy

Get a quote instantly with Scrap Car Comparison! Simply enter your vehicle reg and your postcode, then we'll provide you with a scrap price for your car in seconds.

Top prices

Our prices are offered by professional, experienced scrap & salvage dealers local to you. We know what your car is really worth, so the offers are fair and competitive.

Free collection

Pick up & removal of your car is always free with SCC. We'll get your car to the scrap yard after it's sold, so you don't have to stress about transportation.

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Extensive East Sussex network

Top prices paid

Free collection UK-wide

Instant quotes

Who is Scrap Car Comparison?

We’ve scrapped hundreds of thousands of cars, making us the UK’s #1 scrap & salvage vehicle buying site!

We work with charities both, local and nationwide, and have raised almost £1,000,000 for their causes!

We deal with thousands of cars monthly, keeping East Sussex’s roads safe from dangerous vehicles!

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Testimonials

"Had no trouble at all, gave good price and picked up car promptly and received money almost instantly. Painless and professional."

Anthony, Brighton

"Probably the most efficient and professional company I have ever dealt with. Every thing was so easy!"

Matthew, Burgess Hill

"Great service - We get through a lot of cars and finally we have found a company that is good to its word."

William, Saint Leonards

Money paid out for these vehicles in East Sussex

✅ 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

Our services across East Sussex

Whether you’re scrapping your car, selling it for parts, or want to get rid of a work vehicle, Scrap Car Comparison is here to help. Even if it’s damaged, written off, or failed an MOT, we’ll find you a buyer and quote you a price in seconds.

Scrap your car

Scrap your old, unwanted, worn out car in a flash with Scrap Car Comparison. The whole process is fast, free, and designed to be as simple as possible - from initial quote through to collection & payment.

Sell your damaged vehicle

Dents and scratches, or write off damage... it doesn't matter to our buyers - they'll purchase your car whatever condition it's in, and we'll make sure you get a fair price for it! Thanks to our experience in the industry, we know just what each car is really worth!

Salvage your old vehicle

If you don't think your car is old or damaged enough to be scrapped just yet, we can get you a price for it to be sold as salvage instead. This means it'll be sold for parts, and we might need to ask a few more questions about its condition, but the offers you receive will be MUCH better!

Sell a van or commercial vehicle

We don't just buy cars! Bigger vehicles like vans, trucks, buses or other commercial machines can be sold with Scrap Car Comparison in just the same way! We can even scrap entire fleets in one go!

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How to scrap your car in East Sussex

1. Get a quote

All you need to do is enter your vehicle's registration number and your postcode into the online form on this page, and we'll get you a quote in seconds. The price you see will be a scrap price, so if you think your car is worth more, there's a good chance you're right! Don't go elsewhere though - by giving us a bit more information about your vehicle, we can value your car as salvage instead. These salvage offers will generally be significantly higher than the scrap prices we find, so it can really be worth the extra few minutes of your time!

2. Arranging collection

Once you've accepted a price, you can then choose a day and time that suits you for the vehicle to be collected. The Scrap Car Comparison service takes away the stress (and the extra fees) of arranging transportation of your old banger to the scrap yard. Collection is completely free, no matter where you are and what kind of vehicle it is that you're selling. This means there are no hidden charges or deductions that will be taken from the offered price that you accepted. Our price guarantee gets you every penny that you're expecting.

3. Collection & payment

Sit back and relax while you await collection, then when the time comes, all you need to do is present some paperwork - photo ID and the vehicle's log book - then hand over the keys. The collector will give the car a quick look over to ensure the information you gave us is accurate, and when they're satisfied, they'll load the car onto their truck for removal. With collection confirmed, your payment will be processed. Cash payments are not legal in this industry, to prevent the scrapping of stolen vehicles with no paper trail. As such, your payment will be made via bank transfer, typically paid into your account the very same day!

Scrap Locations in East Sussex

Scrap Car Comparison provides total coverage of the East Sussex area with our nationwide network of scrap buyers. We operate in every East Sussex town and city, so you can get a quote for your old car wherever you are. We only partner with top scrap & salvage specialists, so you know you’ll be getting a fair and accurate price every time you get a quote. Plus, we’ll try to connect you with a local business, so you’ll be cashing in on your old car whilst supporting your own economy at the same time!

High street in Rye, East Sussex

Bexhill-on-Sea

Brighton

Hastings

Eastbourne

East Sussex Scrapping and Salvaging Statistics

In the county of Sussex in 2024 we helped 6227 new customers sell their old cars. It was Brighton in which we quoted for the most amount of cars, whilst the fewest came from Henfield.
3581 of the cars were sold at their scrap value, but 2647 were sold to specialist salvage buyers paying a higher price.
The average mileage of all the cars sold in West Sussex was 118,273 miles; the youngest car was only 12 months, and the oldest was 55 years.

- There were 1258 black cars scrapped in Sussex in 2024. They made up 1.1% of all the cars scrapped. That’s -3.2% lower than the national average of 4.3%
- 1147 blue cars were scrapped. They made up 19.8% of all cars, of all colours scrapped. That’s 1.0% higher than the national average of 18.8%
- 789 grey cars were scrapped. They made up 13.6% of all cars, of all colours scrapped. That’s 0.3% higher than the national average of 13.3%
- 551 red cars were scrapped. They made up 9.5% of all cars, of all colours scrapped. That’s -0.7% lower than the national average of 10.2%
- 1419 silver cars were scrapped. They made up 24.5% of all cars, of all colours scrapped. That’s 0.5% higher than the national average of 24.0%
- 631 white cars were scrapped. They made up 10.9% of all cars, of all colours scrapped. That’s 13.1% lower than the national average of 11.9%

What is a scrap car worth in East Sussex?

The value of a scrap car is linked directly to the weight of the vehicle, and a few other factors. Therefore, every vehicle will have a different value.

Why is it like this? Well, scrap buyers are essentially buying your vehicle for its scrap metal. Heavier vehicles have more metal in them. So, a Transit van is likely to be worth more than a MINI. However, other factors like the age, condition, and specific make & model of the vehicle also play a role in pricing it up – especially if you’re looking to sell it as salvage instead!

What happens to my car once it's scrapped?

Scrapping your car means it will be taken to an Authorised Treatment Facility (ATF) and crushed. Then, the materials will be separated and recycled. By law, this recycling process must take place for every vehicle.

What's the difference between scrapping and salvaging?

Scrapping is, as we mentioned above, a fairly simple process that involves crushing the vehicle and recycling it entirely.

Salvaging, on the other hand, means it’ll be disassembled and its parts will be retrieved. These parts can then be sold on, or directly used in other vehicles to restore them. Salvaging essentially skips the recycling part of the process and keeps your vehicle’s components in circulation.

Can I sell my heavily damaged car with Scrap Car Comparison?

Of course! We take all vehicles, regardless of the level of damage they’ve suffered. If you’ve written your car off, or it’s failed an MOT and you can’t afford to replace the broken parts, or it’s simply worn out to the point that you can’t afford to maintain it anymore, then Scrap Car Comparison is the place to be.

Can I scrap my specific make/model of car?

Yes. Our team has years of experience in finding the best price for vehicles of all kinds. This means that there’s a good chance we’ve seen your car before, even if it’s a rare model, foreign import, or some other unusual motor. Even if we haven’t, we’ll still get you a great deal for your car. Get a quote today – it might surprise you!

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.

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