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Scrap My Car Harpenden

Get the very best price for your scrap cars in Harpenden with Scrap Car Comparison

Use our service to sell your old, broken or unwanted vehicle quicker than you’d imagine – and enjoy free collection from anywhere in the UK!

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Who is Scrap Car Comparison?

  • The UK’s favourite scrap vehicle selling website, helping thousands of customers get their best prices every week
  • We’ve generated over £275 MILLION worth of scrap quotes via our online valuation tool
  • We remove tens of thousands of tonnes of broken vehicles every year from the roads

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"Quick and easy. Car collected and money transfered easily. No pushy sales or hidden costs"

Amir, Luton

"Easy and simple in execution with helpful staff"

John, Hemel Hempstead

"Felt it took the hassle out of scrapping my car and felt like all aspects were in hand. Would happily recommend."

Jason, St Albans

Scrap Car Comparison Mascot Money paid out for these vehicles in Harpenden

✅ 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

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Here’s what we can do for you and your scrap car in Harpenden

Scrap your car

Get a price for your scrap car in seconds via our online generator. We have buyers waiting for your car, so we can even get it sold within 72 hours! Just get started today and see how quickly you can get a great price.

Sell a car for salvage

Some cars are too good to go straight to the scrapyard, and if yours still has some working parts, why not make the most of it? We have buyers prepared to strip your car of its spares, and prepared to offer more than a straight scrap offer, too!

Sell a damaged car

Don't waste time trying to sell a damaged car privately, let us do the hard work for you! We'll get it sold much faster than you could from your driveway with the added bonus that you don't have to deal with hagglers or time wasters!

Sell a van or commercial

You don't just need to sell a car to use our service. We can get a price for any vehicle of any size. Just use our generator as normal and we'll find you a great offer in an instant. We can even help you dispose of a fleet of vehicles if you need a total refresh.

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1. Get a quote

Simply put your postcode and vehicle registration number into our online quote generator to see your initial scrap offers. If you're happy with these you can choose to accept straight away, or alternatively you can speak to our team and see if there's anything else we can do for you.

2. Describe your car

We'll ask you to provide an accurate description of your car's current condition to see if we could possibly reclassify it as a salvage vehicle. This could see your offers increase - but make sure that the information you provide is genuine as false descriptions will only result in the offer being recalculated upon collection. Yes, we do guarantee all our offers, but these are subject to collection.

3. Collection and payment

With a price locked down, we'll put you in touch with a collection agent who will come to you. Make sure your car is clear of all rubbish and they'll come and load your car up to take it away and the money will be transferred directly into your account.

Scrap Car Comparison Mascot Scrap Locations in Harpenden

Our network covers Harpenden in its entirety, so if you have a postcode that starts with AL5, you know we can come to you. In fact, you know we can come to because we offer 100% coverage of Hertfordshire and the surrounding counties. Just get started now to see how much your car could be sold for, and we always try to sell your car to a local dealer to ensure the price is as high as possible.. and it helps your local economy out, too!

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Scrap Car Comparison Mascot Harpenden Scrapping and Salvaging Statistics

In 2024 we helped our customers in Harpenden sell 149 cars. That’s just 1.8% of all the cars in Hertfordshire.
78 of the cars in Harpenden were sold at their scrap value, but 71 (56%) were sold to specialist salvage buyers at a higher price.
The average mileage of all the cars sold in Harpenden was 112468 miles; the youngest car was 4.5 years, and the oldest was 26 years.

There were 34 black cars scrapped in Harpenden in 2024. They made up 24.5% of all cars scrapped. That’s 2.6% higher than the national average of 21.9%
23 of them were blue. They made up 16.5% of all cars scrapped. That’s -2.5% lower than the national average of 19.0%
18 of them were grey. They made up 12.9% of all cars scrapped. That’s -0.5% lower than the national average of 13.5%
15 of them were red. They made up 10.8% of all cars scrapped. That’s 0.7% higher than the national average of 10.1%
38 of them were silver. They made up 27.3% of all cars scrapped. That’s 3.6% higher than the national average of 23.7%
11 of them were white. They made up 7.9% of all cars scrapped. That’s -3.8% lower than the national average of 11.8%

What happens to scrap cars?

All scrap cars are recycled in line with government regulations and environmental standards. The car will be dismantled and returned back to its raw materials, which can be used again in the manufacturing process – usually for new vehicles.

What are scrap car prices in Harpenden?

Every quote we generate in Harpenden follows the same process as quotes nationwide – we take the weight of your car and compare this to the current rate of scrap metal. We will also take into account any local trends – and if your car is classified as salvage then its condition will also play a major part in determining the price.

Can you scrap my specific make and model of car?

We can scrap absolutely anything you put in front of us – no matter how weird or wacky it might be! We’ve scrapped everything from superminis to supercars and everything in between. Get started today and we’ll guarantee you a great price.

Can my MOT failure or insurance write-off be scrapped?

Absolutely! We don’t need an MOT to sell your car, and if your insurance has written your car off, chances are it’s halfway to the scrap yard already! No level of damage is too much for our service, so don’t hesitate – get a quote today!

What is the difference between scrapping and salvaging?

Scrap cars are sent straight to the scrap yard for dismantling and recycling in their entirety. Meanwhile, salvage vehicles have reusable parts (such as gearboxes or engines) that can be stripped from the car first to be sold on elsewhere. These spare parts usually carry some extra value in them, meaning you could get an even better price for the car than a plain scrap price.

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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