Scrap My Car in Essex
By using our free, independent comparison tool, you can browse and compare the most competitive quotes from the best scrap and salvage buyers and dealers across Essex.
Scrap Car Comparison only works with experienced and professional collectors, so you can rest assured the process is trusted and runs smoothly. Whether you’re wanting to find a dealer in Harlow, Basildon, Braintree, Walton-on-the-Naze or surrounding areas, our simple service means we will collect your car or van at no extra cost.
Top prices paid Quotes in 30 seconds Extensive Essex network Free collectionGet your scrap car quote
Getting your quote is easy and can be done in as little as 30 seconds. And in just 72 hours your car could be gone with our fast and secure payment landing directly in your bank account. Follow these steps for the best scrap car experience:
Step One: Generate a Quote
Go to the top of the page and fill in your vehicle’s registration plate and postcode. We’ll get your make and model details and find the scrap yards who cover your area.
Step Two: Accept an Offer
Accept the best offer we’ve been able to find for you. It’s a no obligation way of letting us know you’re happy with the price and want to proceed with the sale.
Step Three: Collection and Payment
Our team will help arrange collection of your vehicle in Essex at a convenient time. We’ll be on hand to answer any of your questions and complete a bank transfer cash payment the same day.
Alternatively you can phone our dedicated customer support team 7 days week
We’ll buy these vehicles in Essex
✅ Non starters
✅ MOT failures
✅ Insurance write offs
✅ Damaged vehicles
✅ Petrol and diesel vehicles
✅ Uneconomical cars and vans
✅ Missing paperwork
✅ Break downs
✅ SORN vehicles
✅ Electric and hybrid cars
Though we primarily work with petrol and diesel cars, we are also able to scrap electric and hybrid vehicles and we can scrap your van anywhere in the UK.
Why choose Scrap Car Comparison
Since 2013 the team at Scrap Car Comparison have been finding the best scrap car prices for drivers in Essex and beyond. We’ve teamed up with the best car scrap yards, otherwise known as authorised treatment facilities (ATFs), that offer competitive pricing and the best customer service.
Our dedicated customer support team are available 7 days week to help find you the best scrap prices for your can or van.
The team can scour the country for a buyer for your car, and the more details you provide the better price we’re usually able to find.
Getting a quick quote online will give you an unbeatable price but if you want immediate support you can phone us directly and for free.
Scrap coverage in Essex
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 Essex:
Our scrap car collection will guarantee pickups from CM1 postcodes in the middle of Chelmsford city to the remote corners of CB10 by Great Chesterford. With the M25 and M11 motorways running through the county, and close proximity to London and surrounding areas, we have the most professional car scrappers competing for your vehicle.
Where possible we will arrange for a local Essex based authorised scrap car specialist (ATF) to scrap your car in accordance with local and national laws or guidelines.
Scrap car trends in Essex
Since we help thousands of customers scrap their vehicles every month, we can aggregate trends that we see in your area.
- The most scrapped cars are the Ford Focus and Fiesta, the Corsa and Astra from Vauxhall and the Volkswagen Golf.
- Peugeots, Citroens and Renaults are also popular throughout the county.
- Silver is the most popular colour of car, with black and blue also regularly scrapped.
- Most cars we scrapped were built in 2007, which is in line with the national average
- Based on postcodes, most of the scrapped cars came from Canvey Island rather than the the larger settlements of Southend, Basildon, Colchester and Chelmsford.
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
Can I scrap my car in Essex?
Yes, you can scrap your car across Essex – we have 100% coverage across the county. We have a number of scrap yards covering your area that are able to offer the most competitive prices, free collection and great customer service.
What are the scrap car prices in Essex?
The good news is that scrap car prices are directly linked to the weight of your car or van. And those prices reflect the national average for scrap metal in the UK. Our network of approved scrap yards in the West Midlands offer competitive prices for your vehicle. If your car is salvaged, rather than scrapped, then we’ll find the best buyer in the country offering the best price nationally.
Can you scrap my specific make and model?
We scrap all well known car makes and models across the country. That includes the newest Tesla electric vehicles, Reliant Robins and supercars from Ferrari. We can even scrap imports, classic cars, 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 my damaged, broken, missing MOT car be scrapped?
Yes we can scrap just about any car or van in any condition. We might need to adjust the prices we offer if there are parts of your vehicle missing. But if you have a damaged car, a car with no current MOT or even if it’s an insurance write off we can get you a price and arrange a collection.
Not sure what’s best for your car and want an expert opinion? Free phone us 7 days a week on 03333 44 99 50.
How is salvaging different from scrapping?
Car salvaging is the process of reclaiming the vehicle so it isn’t dismantled and recycled, but instead fixed or stripped for parts. Salvaging nearly always gets you a better price for your car or van, but we do need to know more about the car’s condition. Find out how to salvage your car.
What will happen to my scrap car?
If your car is scrapped then the vehicle will be recycled. This means all of the components and parts will be stripped and processed in line with national environmental standards. Nearly all of the materials will be used to build new cars in what is considered a circular automotive economy. Find out more about car recycling.
