since 2009
nationwide
Scrap My Car Dover
Get an unbeatable price for your old car in Dover, or anywhere in Kent, no matter its condition!
With Scrap Car Comparison’s online comparison tools you’re guaranteed a great price. We work nationwide to ensure you’re getting the very best offers wherever you call home. Whether you’re down in Kent or up in Yorkshire we can help you! Even better, we offer a free collection service, too!
Instant offers
Our online generator gets you great prices in 30 seconds with just a postcode and a vehicle registration.
Competitive prices
Our prices are checked across the county to make sure you only get the best!
Free collection
We work with specialists and collectors nationwide so we can provide our service to the entire UK.
Extensive Kent network
Top prices paid
Free collection
Quotes in 30 seconds
Who We Are: Dover's Largest Scrap Car Buyer Since 2009
Since 2009, we’ve helped drivers across Dover 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 Dover’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 Dover’s roads every month, cutting emissions and keeping the roads safer
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What Our Customers Say About Us
★★★★★Anonymous
Super easy and straightforward transaction, also matched another higher offer for me to save me the faff. Lovely staff, Bilal was knowledgeable, kind and very helpful.
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Andrew’s advice was very welcome and showed a deep knowledge of the situation. I am most grateful to him to him for helping me to crystallise my thinking about a much loved if very old sports car. Thank you Andrew.
★★★★★Anonymous
Was called really quickly, Alex made sure to explain things quickly and in detail and was extremely helpful. Whole process has been easy so far!
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Dean was great! Gave us a good deal after negotiation
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Very professional
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Money paid out for these vehicles in Dover
✅ 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 Dover
We don’t just scrap cars, we do much more in and around Dover! Whatever’s wrong with your car, we can get you a great price.
Scrap your car
With our online quote system, you'll get prices and offers for your scrap car within 30 seconds. Our service is so simple that your car will be gone - at a great and competitive price - within a couple of days!
Salvage your vehicle
Sometimes a car has just one major issue rendering it useless but everything else still works well. If this describes your car, we'll help you sell it as salvage. This means your car will be sold on for spare parts, and this often means an even bigger quote!
Sell a damaged car
Selling damaged vehicles can be a tricky task, especially having to explain the damage to multiple potential buyers. Explain it just once to our team of experts and get a guaranteed sale with just the one phone call!
Sell a van or commercial vehicle
Need to scrap something a little bit bigger than a car? Got a flatbed rather than a hatchback? No problems! We can get a price for any vehicle, no matter how big. We can even help you scrap an entire fleet of vehicles, too. Just give our team a call and we'll get you started.
How to scrap your car in Dover
1. Get a quote
Put your postcode and vehicle registration into our quote generator to unlock your prices in seconds. These initial prices will be your basic scrap prices, but you have a chance to boost this in the next step.
2. Provide more details
Our team will give you a call to discuss the car in greater detail. This is your chance to provide an accurate description of its condition, and as a result potentially recalculate your prices.
3. Accept an offer
With some new offers in, both scrap and possibly salvage, you now have the chance to accept the offer that works best for you. Once you've accepted a price, the offer is locked in subject to inspection. This is the best time to start removing all personal belongings from your car. Remember things like dashcams, satnavs and parking permits.
4. Arrange collection
We'll now link you up with one of our collection specialists, who will arrange a suitable time to remove your vehicle. Have your V5C logbook ready for the driver. This service is absolutely free of charge, with no hidden fees, and covers 99% of all UK postcodes. We can collect from home, work or even a garage if your car has failed its MOT and needs removing.
5. Get paid!
Once your car has been taken away the money will be transferred directly to you via bank transfer, and the paperwork is handled for you. Providing the vehicle matches what you described, this will be every penny you were quoted. Payment usually lands on the same day. Cash payment is not available as this is illegal in line with the Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013. You should also remember to cancel your car insurance once it has been taken away.
Scrap Locations in Dover
Our service covers Dover in its entirety, which means we can collect anywhere in both CT16 and CT17 postcode areas, including Buckland, River, Maxton, Whitfield and Aycliffe. Whether you’re closer to the coast or up near Dover Castle, we can come to you. We work with specialist collectors and buyers nationwide, so we not only guarantee you the best price in Kent, but the best price in the entire South East.
Where possible we will arrange for a local Kent-based authorised scrap car specialist (ATF) to scrap your car, supporting the local economy and making collection easier for you.
2026 car scrapping and salvaging statistics for Dover
- In 2025 we helped our customers in Dover sell circa 650 cars. That’s just 3.9% of all the cars brought to us in Kent.
- 396 of the cars in Dover were sold at their scrap value, but 252 (39%) were sold to specialist salvage buyers at a higher price.
- The average mileage of all the cars sold in Dover was 126,081 miles; the youngest car was 1.2 years, and the oldest was 43 years.
- Of all the fuel types, petrol was most commonly brought to us making up 51% of all vehicles. Diesel made up 49%, and electric, only 1%.
- 24% of all the cars were black, 19% were blue, 13% were grey, 11% were red, 22% were silver, and 13% of them were white.
Can I scrap my car in Dover?
Yes, you can scrap your car anywhere in Dover and the surrounding CT postcodes. Enter your registration and postcode for an instant quote, and we’ll arrange free collection at a time that suits you.
What happens to my car when it's scrapped?
By law, all scrap cars must be recycled, and you’ll get a Certificate of Destruction to prove yours has been. Almost all of the materials from your old vehicle will be used again in the manufacturing process of new vehicles. Therefore scrapping an old car actually helps new ones to be built! Find out more about car recycling
Is my car too rare to scrap?
Absolutely not! We’ll scrap everything, no matter what car make and model your car is – or was. From large SUVs to the most basic of hatchbacks, we’ve scrapped it all. Don’t think your car is too rare to scrap, we’re here to prove you wrong!
My car failed its MOT, can I still scrap it?
Even if your car has no current MOT, you can absolutely use our service! No matter how much damage it might be carrying, even if it won’t start, and even if it’s an insurance write off, our team guarantees you the best price.
How do you get the best scrap prices in Dover?
All of our scrap car prices are determined by the current going rate for scrap metal and averages in and around Kent. The weight of your car has a big influence on the price you’ll be offered. This is because a heavier car has more metal for the scrap merchant to sink their teeth into.
With this in mind, we’ll check the local area in and around Dover to ensure you’re getting an unbeatable price.
What is salvage? Is it just scrapping?
No. While salvaging and scrapping are similar, a scrap car is sent straight to the scrap pile. A salvage car will be stripped of its usable parts that can be used elsewhere as spares and repairs. These spares can often help bump up the price quoted for a salvage car thanks to the greater potential return on investment for buyers. Read on how to salvage your car.
What documents do I need to scrap my car?
You’ll need your V5C logbook and photo ID, such as a driving licence or passport. The driver may also ask for proof of address. If anything is missing, tell our team when we call and we’ll talk you through your options.
Can I scrap my car without a V5C logbook?
Yes, in most cases. You’ll need photo ID and proof of address so the buyer can confirm the car is yours. Mention it when we call and we’ll match you with a buyer who can help.
Can I scrap a car with outstanding finance?
Not until the finance is settled. The finance company owns the car until the agreement is paid off, so it isn’t yours to sell for scrap. Once it’s cleared, or the lender gives written permission, we can get you a quote as normal.
Can I scrap my car if I’ve lost the keys?
Yes. Our collection partners can load a car without keys, so it won’t stop the sale. Let us know when we call, as it can affect a salvage offer and the driver will need the right equipment.
Do I get a road tax refund when I scrap my car?
Yes, you’ll get a refund for any full months of tax left once the DVLA knows the car has been scrapped. It’s paid automatically, so there’s nothing to claim. Part months aren’t refunded.
How do I tell the DVLA I’ve scrapped my car?
The Authorised Treatment Facility that takes your car updates the DVLA once it’s been scrapped. You should also tell the DVLA yourself, online or by post, using your V5C details. Once that’s done, you’re no longer responsible for the car.
Will I get a Certificate of Destruction?
Yes. The Authorised Treatment Facility that scraps your car issues a Certificate of Destruction, usually within seven days. It’s your proof the car has been scrapped legally, so keep it somewhere safe.
Do I have to be there for the collection?
You do not need to be present if you are unavailable, and can nominate someone to represent you if necessary. The person representing you must be over the age of 18 with ID and proof of address.
Can I scrap a relative’s car?
If you need to scrap the car of an elderly relative or are looking after the estate of someone who’s recently died, you’ll need to be able to prove that you have the permission to do this on their behalf. Make sure you let our team know from the initial call that this is the situation you’re in.
How do I get the best price for my car in Dover?
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.
