since 2009
nationwide
Scrap My Car In Epping
Get a quote for your old, unwanted or broken down car from Scrap Car Comparison. The best prices, with quick service and totally free collection! Find out what your car is worth in seconds today.
Instant Online Quotes
As little as 30 seconds is all it takes for us to get you a quote for your car. The offers we'll present to you are from local, Epping-based scrap buyers.
All Prices Guaranteed
Give us an accurate description of your vehicle and you'll get a guaranteed quote. No hidden fees and no need to worry about renegotiations.
Free Collection UK-wide
When you sell your car with us, it will be collected and taken away for free! You won't need to stress over getting it transported to the scrap yard.
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Who We Are: In Epping's Largest Scrap Car Buyer Since 2009
Since 2009, we’ve helped drivers across In Epping and the UK scrap, sell and recycle their old vehicles quickly, safely and for the best possible price.
- £225 million+ paid to customers for their vehicles since 2009 – so you know you’re getting a fair price for your scrap car
- 8.5 million+ vehicles processed through our technology, matching you with the right buyer every time
- 450+ Authorised Treatment Facilities and specialist buyers nationwide, so your car is collected fast wherever you are
- Hundreds of thousands of cars bought every year, making us In Epping’s leading scrap and salvage car buying website
- £1 million+ raised for national and local charities since 2016
- Thousands of tonnes of end-of-life vehicles cleared from In Epping’s roads every month, cutting emissions and keeping the roads safer
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Testimonials
""Very professional, did everything they said they would, and payment received as promised. Highly recommended.""
Ian, Witham""Full disclosure on the price. My car was collected without any fuss and the money was in my account on the same day Fantastic service.""
John, Colchester""Scrap Car Comparison gave excellent service from start to finish. Very impressed and would highly recommend.""
Steven, Basildon
Money paid out for these vehicles in Epping
✅ MOT failures
✅ Non starters
✅ Insurance write offs
✅ Damaged vehicles
✅ Petrol and diesel vehicles
✅ Uneconomical cars and vans
✅ Missing paperwork
✅ No keys
✅ Breakdowns
✅ SORN vehicles
✅ Electric and hybrid cars
Services available in Epping
Our full range of services is available to drivers in Epping:
Scrap your car
Struggling to find a buyer for your old car? If it's ready to scrap, then you've come to the right place. We work directly with buyers who specialise in scrap vehicles. Find out what they'll pay for your old car by getting a quote now!
Salvage your old vehicle
Salvage your vehicle instead of scrapping it and you'll be saving it from the crusher, whilst also being quoted even higher cash amounts! Getting a salvage quote only requires a few more details about your car.
Sell a damaged car
Selling a damaged car could feel like a difficult task, but here at Scrap Car Comparison, we've made it simple. We expect most cars to have damage, so whether your vehicle is scratched and dented, or totally written off, you can get a quick quote.
Sell a van or commercial vehicle
Commercial vehicles are important to any business - whether they're vans, buses, trucks or anything else. That's why it matters to recoup some cash when disposing of them by getting the best scrap deal. Get a quote today, see what you could earn back.
How To Scrap Your Car In Epping
1. Get a quote
Enter your postcode & vehicle reg to get your quote.
2. Guarantee your price
Accept the quoted price to guarantee the amount.
3. Prepare for collection
Await collection, then hand over the keys.
Scrap Locations in Epping
Scrap Car Comparison has partnered with professional scrap & salvage specialists in Epping to get motorists the best prices for their old cars.
The CM16 postcode of Epping, plus the further Essex county, is covered entirely by our network of licenced Authorised Treatment Facilities (ATFs) so you can get a great price for your car from anywhere. Even if we source a better price from somewhere further afield, you’ll still get free delivery!
Cut out the hassle of shopping around by getting us to do it for you. Our system lets us check all nearby prices in seconds, and you’ll be supporting local business at the same time!
Here are the other Essex areas that we operate in regularly:
2026 car scrapping and salvaging statistics for Epping
- In 2025 we helped our customers in Epping sell circa 140 cars. That’s just 0.6% of all the cars brought to us in Essex.
- 66 of the cars in Epping were sold at their scrap value, but 66 (50%) were sold to specialist salvage buyers at a higher price.
- The average mileage of all the cars sold in Epping was 118318 miles; the youngest car was 7 years, and the oldest was 29 years.
- Of all the fuel types, petrol was most commonly brought to us making up 64% of all vehicles. Diesel made up 33%, and electric, only 2%.
- 24% of all the cars were black, 24% were blue, 15% were grey, 7% were red, 16% were silver, and 15% of them were white.
What are the scrap car prices in Epping?
The good news is that scrap car prices are directly linked to the weight of your car. Got something bigger than a car? We can price and scrap your van too. And those prices reflect the national average for scrap metal in the UK. Our network of approved scrap yards in Epping and the wider Essex county 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.
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.
How long have you been operating in the Epping area?
Whilst Scrap Car Comparison has been around since 2016, many of our associated scrap & salvage dealers in Epping have actually been in operation for far longer. Decades of experience have allowed them to refine their processes to make collection and removal as easy as can be.
Will the scrap yard offer me any support on the paperwork?
Many people scrapping their cars often need some advice on the paperwork after the car has been collected. The scrap yard staff that we work with are always available to answer any questions when they collect the vehicle. We also have a wealth of expert car scrapping guides on our blog here.
Is it better to use a scrap yard which is local to me?
The short answer is yes, because the area an individual yard will cover is governed purely by miles and logistics. For example, a yard in Epping will easily cover the broader Essex area, even up to Brentwood and Chelmsford. However, the costs and time associated with going further, and the low margins for scrap yards is why we will instead put you in touch with a partner that’s even more local to you.
Scrap Car Comparison automatically searches for prices in and around your exact location and our comparison engine finds the best option based on where you are weighing in price as well as logistics and speedy collection.
How do I get the best price for my car?
To get the best price, use a service like ours that provides both scrap and salvage quotes. Many older or written-off cars aren't destined for the scrap heap; some are salvaged for parts or even fully restored. Ensure you describe the car's condition accurately, as salvage buyers often pay more. Also, check for collection fees, as our quotes always include free collection.
Are your prices really guaranteed?
Yes. Once you accept a quote we lock the price in, so as long as the car matches the description you gave us, that's the price you'll be paid. 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 occasionally result in lower offers, however our team will let you know and share why.
