since 2009
nationwide
Scrap My Car Canterbury
Scrap your car for the very best price by using Scrap Car Comparison’s unrivalled service.
Our online quote generator gets you your very best prices in a matter of moments. All you need to do is give us your location and vehicle registration and we’ll find the best quotes in your area. We’ll even arrange for your car to be collected, free of charge!
Instant Offers
With just a postcode and registration you can unlock the best prices for your car in 30 seconds.
Best prices
Our team of experts check the surrounding areas to make sure we only give you the very best price.
Free collection
Thanks to a nationwide network of collectors we can offer a free collection service to all of our customers.
Extensive Kent network
Top prices paid
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Quotes in 30 seconds
Who is Scrap Car Comparison?
- We are the largest website helping people sell their scrap or salvage cars in the UK.
- Our charity work has seen us raise over £750,000 for good causes up and down the country.
- We’ve quoted our customers in excess of £275 MILLION for scrap and salvage cars.
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Testimonials
"The company got me a great price for my car and guided me through the process."
Daniel, Canterbury"Absolutely fabulous, could not fault the service and the payment was in my bank within a couple of hours"
Jonathan, Canterbury"Very good service made it so easy and collected car from the garage"
Shaun, Canterbury
Money paid out for these vehicles in Canterbury
✅ 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 available in Canterbury
We can help you no matter the condition of your vehicle in and around Canterbury. Here’s a brief run-down of what we can do for you.
Scrap your car
Our core service, scrapping a car couldn't be easier than when using Scrap Car Comparison. Simply put your details into our quote generator and you could accept a price by the end of the day. Get started now to see what you could get.
Sell a damaged car
Got a broken car that you're struggling to shift? Ditch the time wasters and give our team a call. We've got buyers desperately waiting for cars just like yours, meaning we can guarantee you a quick sale no matter how badly damaged it might be.
Salvage your car
Salvaging simply means your car will be broken down into spare parts before it is scrapped. Not all cars are so bad that they need to go straight to the crusher, and if there are parts that can be extracted to boost the price, we'll do our best for you.
Sell a van or commercial vehicle
We know just how important vehicles can be to people's day-to-day lives, and if your business hinges on yours, you'll want to get it sorted as quick as possible. Our service doesn't change no matter the size of what you're scrapping. Give us a call today and we'll sort your van, truck, bus or anything just as fast as we would a little hatchback!
How to scrap your car in Canterbury
1. Generate your offers
By providing your postcode and vehicle registration number you'll unlock your basic quotes. These will be scrap offers calculated based on your location and the weight of your vehicle.
2. Give more details to our team
One of our scrap specialists will give you a call to discuss your offers. They'll not only talk you through what you've been quoted, but also ask more detailed questions about your car to generate even more accurate quotes.
3. Accept an offer
You'll now have a number of offers in front of you to decide from. Accept the one that suits you best and you'll be put in touch with one of our collection specialists.
4. Get paid on collection
Having arranged a mutually convenient time for your car to be collected, your car will be removed by one of our specialists. Once the car has been taken away the money will be transferred directly into your bank account.
Scrap Locations in Canterbury
Our service spans across all of the CT1, CT2 and CT4 postcode districts, which means there’s nowhere in Canterbury that we can’t come to. Whether you’re in the centre by the Cathedral or our towards the East Coast, we can come to you.
We’ll ensure we find a local Kent based authorised scrap car specialist (ATF) to scrap your car. This helps us support the local economy and makes collection easier for you. Here are the other neighbouring towns and cities we cover in your area:
2026 car scrapping and salvaging statistics for Canterbury
- In 2025 we helped our customers in Canterbury sell circa 1110 cars. That’s 7% of all the cars brought to us in Kent.
- 623 of the cars in Canterbury were sold at their scrap value, but 486 (44%) were sold to specialist salvage buyers at a higher price.
- The average mileage of all the cars sold in Canterbury was 125697 miles; the youngest car was 2.5 years, and the oldest was 45 years.
- Of all the fuel types, petrol was most commonly brought to us making up 57% of all vehicles. Diesel made up 42%, and electric, only 1%.
- 20% of all the cars were black, 18% were blue, 16% were grey, 10% were red, 24% were silver, and 12% of them were white.
How do cars get scrapped?
Your car will be taken to a specialist Authorised Treatment Facility where it will be recycled in line with all government legislation. Almost all of your car will be returned to its original materials and used again in the manufacture of new vehicles.
Is salvaging the same as scrapping?
Not quite. Salvaging involves your car being broken down into any useable parts which can then be sold on as spares and repairs. For this reason, salvage vehicles can often get even better quotes than scrap cars due to the extra potential return from these parts.
Are there any makes or models that can't be scrapped?
Any car can be scrapped. It doesn’t matter if you’ve got an incredibly rare car or one of the most common family cars on the market, any car make and model can be scrapped. Still not convinced? Speak to one of our team who will be able to guide you through every step of the way.
My car has no MOT, can I still scrap it?
Of course you can! In fact, cars with no current MOT are some of the most common vehicles we see through our books. We also see cars with varying levels of damage, even those that have been a written off by the owner’s insurers.
Get a quote today to see just how much your broken, damaged or MOT failed car can be scrapped for.
What are the scrap prices in Canterbury?
Any scrap car prices we quote are calculated by taking the current average rate of scrap metal in your area and the expected weight of your vehicle. Scrap cars are effectively one big lump of scrap metal, so the heavier your car is, the bigger your quote is likely to be.
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.
