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Scrap My Car Swanscombe
Sell your scrap car to Scrap Car Comparison in an instant!
Get the most out of your broken vehicle with our service. Find your prices in moments with our online generator and sell your car hassle-free with free collection.
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Who is Scrap Car Comparison?
- When it comes to selling scrap and salvage vehicles, we’re the UK’s biggest website.
- Every month we raise money for good causes up and down the country, and have raised over £750,000 over the last 4 years.
- We’ve quoted over £275 MILLION for scrap vehicles to our customers since we started operating.
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Testimonials
"Excellent service, no bother at all. If only every company worked this smoothly my life would be a lot easier"
Kevin, Chatham"Very good service made it so easy and collected car from the garage"
Shaun, Canterbury"No fuss, no messing, easy to use and kept to their word. Very impressed"
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Money paid out for these vehicles in Swanscombe
✅ 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
Scrap car services in Swanscombe
We don’t just help scrap cars, we do much more than that! Here’s what we can do for you in Swanscombe?
Scrap your car
Get an instant scrap price for your car by using our online quote generator. Thanks to our huge network of specialists we can guarantee you a sale quicker than you'd imagine - in many cases we'll have the entire process completed within 72 hours!
Salvage your vehicle
Car too good to scrap? We can still get you a great price as salvage. This will see your car stripped of all of its usable parts before it is sent to the scrapyard. These spare parts will then either be sold on or used to repair other cars. Thanks to this extra revenue possibility, salvage prices are often greater than their scrap counterparts.
Sell a damaged car
Selling a broken vehicle is never an easy task, and can often be a tedious process. Don't waste time explaining the issue to multiple potential buyers. Make one phone call to us and we'll sell your car to one of our specialists buyers in an instant.
Sell a van or commercial vehicle
Size doesn't matter here, and no matter what you're selling our service is just as fast! Whether you're trying to sell a van or something as large as a bus, we can get you a great price. Need to remove a fleet of vehicles? We can absolutely help with that, just give us a call.
How to scrap your car in Swanscombe
1. Get a quote
Use our online quote generator to find your initial scrap prices. This is generated with just a postcode and a vehicle registration and will be based on the weight of your car. Our team will then call you to discuss your vehicle in greater detail and see what we can do for you.
2. Describe your car
Our call is your chance to get an even better price for your scrap car. We'll ask a few questions about it's condition and your answers will determine whether we can recalculate your offer or sell it as salvage. It's important to be accurate here, as misrepresentation will only result in your car being revalued upon collection.
3. Arrange collection
With a price locked in, we'll now put you in touch with one of our trusted collection partners. A mutually convenient time will be arranged between the two of you, and they'll come out to you to remove your car - all free of charge! Once the car has been collected, the money will be paid directly into your bank account.
Scrap Locations in Swanscombe
We cover all of the DA10 postcode area, so wherever you are in Swanscombe, you’ll get a great service from us. Whether you’re in Ebsfleet Valley or out in the shadows of Bluewater, you know 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.
2026 car scrapping and salvaging statistics for Swanscombe
- In 2025 we helped our customers in Swanscombe sell circa 90 cars. That’s just 0.5% of all the cars brought to us in Kent.
- 37 of the cars in Swanscombe were sold at their scrap value, but 51 (58%) were sold to specialist salvage buyers at a higher price.
- The average mileage of all the cars sold in Swanscombe was 111524 miles; the youngest car was 2.7 years, and the oldest was 24 years.
- Of all the fuel types, petrol was most commonly brought to us making up 68% of all vehicles. Diesel made up 27%, and electric, only 5%.
- 27% of all the cars were black, 16% were blue, 20% were grey, 5% were red, 20% were silver, and 12% of them were white.
My car is very rare, can you scrap it?
No car is too rare for scrap! Our team have spent years honing their craft and have seen every car make and model come through our books. With this in mind, there’s almost nothing they can’t find a price for. Get on the phone and speak to our team who will be able to guide you to a great price.
What happens to scrap cars?
Scrap cars are recycled in line with environmental rules. Every car we scrap is taken to a specialist Authorised Treatment Facility to be scrapped in line with all legal rules. When a car is scrapped it is returned to its original materials, and from there it will be used again in the manufacturing process.
Is salvaging different to scrapping?
Salvaging sees vehicles stripped of their reusable parts before they are scrapped, while a scrap car is sent straight to the crusher. These spare parts can be sold on again, which means you could get even more money for your car!
What are scrap prices in Swanscombe?
All of the scrap car prices generated by our online form are based on the current rate for scrap metal and any local averages. This will be calculated by the weight of your vehicle -after all, a scrap car is effectively just one large lump of scrap metal. If your car has some extra value in potential spare parts, our team will see if you could calculate a salvage offer.
Can my damaged car with no MOT be scrapped?
Of course! No matter how badly damaged your car is, whether it has no current MOT or even if it’s been written off you can get a great price and an instant sale.
Get a quote today to see just how much your broken, damaged or MOT failed car can be scrapped for.
How do I get the best price for my car?
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.
