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Scrap My Car in Hertfordshire

Get a great price for your car anywhere in Hertfordshire with Scrap Car Comparison!

Use our excellent service to ensure your car, no matter how badly damaged, gets every single penny it’s worth.

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Who is Scrap Car Comparison?

The UK’s favourite place to sell a scrap or salvage vehicle – selling thousands of cars every week
Our quote generator has priced up over £275 MILLION worth of offers for scrap and salvage vehicles
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Testimonials

"Very quick and simple to use, very prompt and professional service. They do what they say they will do. "

Jayne, Radlett

"Great service! Very good offer and smooth collection from garage"

Barbara, Royston

"Excellent communication from the first start through to pick up."

Anon, Bushey

Money paid out for these vehicles in Hertfordshire

✅ 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 Hertfordshire

We do more than just scrapping cars – here’s a list of what we can do for you and your broken vehicle

Scrap your car

Get a sale completed faster than you can believe! Simply put your details into our system and we'll provide you with your prices in a matter of moments! You're guaranteed to get the very best prices in your area, and not a penny less.

Sell a car for salvage

Salvaging a car is basically the industry term for selling it as "spares and repairs". Your car will be stripped down to its individual components, which will then be sold on individually. As a result of these extra sales, you'll often find that a salvage car gets better offers than scrap ones.

Sell a damaged car

Don't waste time trying to sell a damaged car privately. Avoid hagglers and having to explain the problem to every potential buyer. Speak to us just once and we'll tell you how much its worth and who's going to pay the most for it. We'll find those prices much faster than you would privately!

Scrap a van or commercial vehicle

If your trusted old workhorse has finally given up, then don't delay - get rid of it swiftly by using Scrap Car Comparison. We can scrap anything, no matter how big or small. We've helped people sell everything from vans to buses, and we can also help you dispose of a fleet of vehicles in an instant.

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How to scrap your car in Hertfordshire

1. Get a price

Simply put your details into our quote generator and we'll provide you with your prices straight away. You could a scrap offer straight away, or alternatively we'll call you to see how much you could receive by selling as salvage instead.

2. Provide more details

When we call, you'll be asked a few questions about the condition of your car, which will allow us to calculate its value as a salvage vehicle. We'll always try to find a salvage price for you, as chances are it'll be better than a scrap one. From here it's up to you to decide which offer to accept.

3. Arrange collection

With an offer accepted and locked down, we'll send one of our trusted collection partners out to come and pick up the car. Following a brief inspection (just to ensure it is as you described) your car will be loaded up and taken away. Your payment will be made by bank transfer once the car is on the trailer, and the money should land in your account on that same day.

Scrap Locations in Hertfordshire

Our service covers the entire of Hertfordshire, wherever you call home. Whether you’re looking to scrap your car in Berkhamsted, Tewin, Standon, Hoddesdon or anywhere in the county, we can always come to you! We’ve scrapped cars everywhere from Sawbridgeworth to Chorleywood in Hertfordshire, so don’t hesitate – get a quote today!

Road sign of the M25 in Hertfordshire showing St Albans, Watford, Hatfield, Barnet, London and Heathrow Airport.

Tring

Radlett

Harpenden

Potters Bar

Borehamwood

Royston

Ware

Welwyn Garden City

St Albans

Letchworth

Hemel Hempstead

Hitchin

Watford

Stevenage

Rickmansworth

Hoddesdon

Hertford

Hatfield

Cheshunt

Bushey

Hertfordshire Scrapping and Salvaging Statistics

In the county of Hertfordshire in 2024 we helped 8148 new customers sell their old cars. We quoted for the most amount of cars in Stevenage, although we saw no quotes come from Much Hadham!
4486 of the cars were sold at their scrap value, but 3666 (44.9%) were sold to specialist salvage buyers paying a higher price.
The average mileage of all the cars sold in Hertfordshire was 119,310 miles; the youngest car was only 10 months, and the oldest was 52 years.

There were 1828 black cars scrapped in Hertfordshire in 2024. They made up 1.6% of all the cars scrapped. That’s -2.7% lower than the national average of 4.3%
1412 blue cars were scrapped. They made up 18.3% of all cars, of all colours scrapped. That’s -0.4% lower than the national average of 18.8%
1026 grey cars were scrapped. They made up 13.3% of all cars, of all colours scrapped. That matches the national average of 13.3%
644 red cars were scrapped. They made up 8.4% of all cars, of all colours scrapped. That’s -1.8% lower than the national average of 10.2%
1947 silver cars were scrapped. They made up 25.3% of all cars, of all colours scrapped. That’s 1.3% higher than the national average of 24.0%
838 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 are scrap car prices in Hertfordshire?

Every price we quote for a scrap car is based on the current price for scrap metal and the weight of your car. Selling a scrap car is effectively selling a large piece of scrap metal, so the heavier it is, the more there is for the scrap merchant to sink their teeth in to. We also take into account local trends, and salvage offers will also have extra criteria based on your specific car.

How is salvage different to scrap?

Salvage vehicles will be broken down into their individual parts before they are sent to the scrap yard. The working parts will be removed to be sold on elsewhere, either simply as spare parts or to repair other vehicles. For this reason, salvage vehicles usually get larger offers than scrap ones.

Can I scrap a damaged car with no MOT?

Absolutely! Even if your car is so badly damaged that your insurers have written it off, we’ll still be able to find you a buyer! We help sell MOT failures every day, so no matter what’s wrong with your car, you know we’ll be able to help you out!

What happens to scrap cars?

All scrap cars are recycled in line with environmental rules and government regulations. Your car will be stripped back to its original materials and components, which will then be recycled or used elsewhere to help other vehicles get back on the road.

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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