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Scrap My Car Cheltenham

Get top offers for your old car in Cheltenham with Scrap Car Comparison! Our simple online service makes it easy to get a great price for your vehicle, whether it’s old, damaged, or written off. We work with trusted vehicle disposal experts across the UK to ensure you receive the best possible offer, wherever you are. Get your instant quote in seconds and enjoy free collection included with every booking!

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Find out exactly what your car is worth as scrap with no fear of being undervalued. Fair prices from professional buyers, with instant quotes!

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Who is Scrap Car Comparison?

We buy hundreds of thousands of vehicles every year, making us the UK’s leading scrap and salvage car buying service!

Over the past four years, we’ve helped raise more than £750,000 for local and national charities.

Every month, we take thousands of end-of-life vehicles off the roads, helping to keep Cheltenham’s streets cleaner and safer!

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Testimonials

"Did everything they said they would. Professional and attentive service."

Dick, Cheltenham

"Excellent service from start to finish. The prices quoted is the price you get paid. Would 100% use them again"

Justin, Cheltenham

"Everything went very smoothly. Communication was good on the telephone and by email"

John, Cheltenham

Money paid out for these vehicles in Cheltenham

✅ 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

Services we offer in Cheltenham

Get top offers from the highest-paying buyers in Cheltenham when you sell your old or damaged car as scrap or salvage with Scrap Car Comparison. Our service makes it quick and easy to find the best deals, completely hassle-free.

Scrap your car

Scrap your old car quickly with Scrap Car Comparison. Get the best price for your scrap car in Cheltenham.

Sell your damaged car

If your car has been in an accident, failed its MOT, or has any type of damage, you can still sell it quickly and easily with Scrap Car Comparison. Our trusted buyers understand that most vehicles have wear and tear, but they also recognise the true value in every car. Let our team help you secure the fair price your vehicle deserves. Whatever its condition, get your free quote today and turn your damaged car into cash!

Salvage your car

Selling your car for salvage is an excellent alternative to scrapping it. Salvaging means it will be carefully dismantled so that reusable components can be removed and resold. As a result, salvage vehicles often have much higher value than standard scrap cars. We’ll just need a few extra details about your vehicle to see if it qualifies for salvage - if it does, the offers you receive could be considerably higher!

Scrap a van or commercial vehicle

When your business vehicle has reached the end of its working life, selling it is simple with Scrap Car Comparison. Whether it’s a van, truck, or bus that’s no longer performing, it might be time for an upgrade. You can scrap your commercial vehicle (or even a whole fleet) through our service just as easily as you would a regular car, with a smooth, hassle-free process from start to finish.

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How to scrap your car in Cheltenham

1. Get a quote

Simply enter your vehicle details into our online form (or give us a quick call), and we’ll give you an instant quote. This initial offer is based on your car’s scrap value but if it’s lower than expected, your vehicle might qualify as salvage, which could mean a much higher payout! When prompted, just provide a few extra details about your car, and we’ll see if it can be sold for salvage, potentially earning you significantly more than the standard scrap price.

2. Give us more details

Providing a bit of extra information about your vehicle can really help increase its valuation and get you better offers from our buyers! The more details you share, the more accurate and competitive your quote will be. Therefore, it’s definitely worth spending a few extra minutes on it. We may ask about the condition of key components like the engine, gearbox, or wheels, but don’t worry; our system is designed to be simple and user-friendly. You don’t need to be a mechanic to understand it!

3. Collection & payment

Once you’ve accepted an offer, you can arrange the collection of your car for a time and location that works best for you. Just make sure you pick a spot that’s accessible for the recovery truck. If your car is at a garage or somewhere other than your driveway, that’s no problem! We can collect it from there too! After the pickup is complete, your payment will be processed and sent directly to your bank account, making the entire process quick, easy, and hassle-free.

Scrap Locations in Cheltenham

Scrap Car Comparison provides complete coverage across Cheltenham and the surrounding county through our trusted nationwide network of scrap buyers. We operate in every Cheltenham postcode, GL50 to GL54, so you can get a quote for your old car no matter where you are. We only work with reliable scrap and salvage specialists, ensuring you receive a fair and accurate price every time. Whenever possible, we’ll connect you with a local buyer, letting you turn your old car into cash while supporting businesses in your community!

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Cheltenham Scrapping and Salvaging Statistics

In 2024 we helped our customers in Cheltenham sell 1478 cars. That’s 9% of all the cars in Avon.
756 of the cars in Cheltenham were sold at their scrap value, but 722 (0%) were sold to specialist salvage buyers at a higher price.
The average mileage of all the cars sold in Cheltenham was 124538 miles; the youngest car was only 12 months years, and the oldest was 36 years.

- There were 322 black cars scrapped in Cheltenham in 2024. They made up 23.0% of all cars scrapped. That’s 1.1% higher than the national average of 21.9%
- 277 of them were blue. They made up 19.8% of all cars scrapped. That’s 0.7% higher than the national average of 19.0%
- 198 of them were grey. They made up 14.1% of all cars scrapped. That’s 0.6% higher than the national average of 13.5%
- 124 of them were red. They made up 8.8% of all cars scrapped. That’s -1.3% lower than the national average of 10.1%
- 331 of them were silver. They made up 23.6% of all cars scrapped. That’s -0.1% lower than the national average of 23.7%
- 150 of them were white. They made up 10.7% of all cars scrapped. That’s -1.1% lower than the national average of 11.8%

Scrap car value in Cheltenham

Scrap cars in Cheltenham are valued the same way we value them all over the UK. It’s the metal that’s important, so the weight of your vehicle is a primary factor in determining what it’s worth as scrap. Why is the metal important? Simply put, when it’s crushed the buyer will be left with a large chunk of scrap metal which they’ll then sell. Heavy vehicles are made from more metal. This is why it can be very lucrative to scrap an old van!

Can I scrap my written off, crash-damaged car?

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!

The differences 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 I sell my particular make & model of vehicle with Scrap Car Comparison?

Yes. You can sell any vehicle with Scrap Car Comparison, even if it’s a foreign import, has been heavily customised, or is generally just a bit rare! Our team have years of experience so there’s a good chance we’ve dealt with the same or similar kind of car in the past. But, even if we haven’t, we’ll still be able to use our vast network of buyers to track down the best price going for your unusual vehicle.

What happens to my scrap car?

By law, all cars that are scrapped must be recycled. At least 95% of the vehicle’s total mass needs to be processed and recycled so that there is minimal wastage in the industry. Scrap Car Comparison ONLY works with scrap & salvage buyers who operate in this way.

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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