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Scrap My Car in Leicestershire
Scrap your car for the best, hassle-free, price in Leicestershire!
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Who is Scrap Car Comparison?
- The UK’s favourite and largest scrap and salvage sales website.
- We’ve quoted over £275 MILLION for scrap cars through our bespoke generator.
- Our customers have helped us to donate thousands of pounds to charity every month through our Donate-A-Car scheme.
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Testimonials
"I was particularly pleased with both the management of the sale and the exemplary driver who collected the vehicle."
Ronald, Loughborough"The whole process is so easy. I would recommend this site every day of the week."
Michael, Leicester"I had a very good experience with scrapping my vehicle"
Melvin, Hinckley
Money paid out for these vehicles in Leicestershire
✅ 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 Leicestershire
We do more than just scrapping! Here’s what we can do for you in and around Leicestershire.
Scrap your car
Our core and most simple service, all you need to do is generate a quote at the top of this page and you're over halfway there. We'll find you a great price in your area and your car will be sold within a matter of days.
Sell a car as salvage
Got a broken or written-off car that still has some life left in it? You could make even more money by selling as salvage. This means your car will either be broken down into spare parts to be used elsewhere, or even repaired itself.
Sell a damaged car
No level of damage is too much for our service. Whatever problem is keeping your car down is no issue for us. We've got specialist buyers waiting for a car just like yours. All you need to do is get in touch and let us do the rest.
Scrap a van or commercial vehicle
No vehicle is too big for our service. From vans to buses and everything in between, we've seen and scrapped it all. If you've got a specialist vehicle that needs to go then just give us a call and we'll help you sort it.
How to scrap your car in Leicestershire
1. Generate a quote
Go to the top of the page and fill in your vehicle’s registration plate and postcode. We’ll get your make and model details and find the scrap yards who cover your area.
2. Accept an offer
Accept the best offer we’ve been able to find for you. It’s a no obligation way of letting us know you’re happy with the price and want to proceed with the sale.
3. Collection & payment
Our team will help arrange collection of your vehicle in Leicestershire at a convenient time. We’ll be on hand to answer any of your questions and complete a bank transfer cash payment the same day.
Scrap Locations in Leicestershire
Our scrap car collection will guarantee pickups from LE1 postcodes in the middle of Leicester to the LE14s of Melton Mowbray and the LE67s of Coalville. With the M1 and M69 motorways both running through the county, and close proximity to cities like Birmingham and Nottingham, we have the most professional car scrappers competing for your vehicle.
Since we help thousands of customers scrap their vehicles every month, we can aggregate trends that we see in your area.
- The most scrapped car makes are the Ford Focus, Ford Fiesta, Volkswagen Golf, and the Corsa and Astra, both from Vauxhall.
- Peugeots and BMWs are also popular throughout the county.
- Silver is the most popular colour of car, with blue and black also favoured.
- 2007 is the year most of the cars we scrapped were made, equalling the nationwide average.
- Based on postcodes, most of the scrapped cars came, perhaps unsurprisingly, from Leicester.
Leicestershire Scrapping and Salvaging Statistics
In the county of Leicestershire in 2024 we helped 12223 new customers sell their old cars. 0% live in Leicester, in which we quoted for the most amount of cars, and only 0.0% came from Ashby-De-La-Zouch, which saw the smallest.
6896 of the cars were sold at their scrap value, but 5331 (0%) were sold to specialist salvage buyers paying a higher price.
The average mileage of all the cars sold in Leicestershire was 124,544 miles; the youngest car was only 8 months, and the oldest was 43 years.
- There were 2709 black cars scrapped in Leicestershire in 2024. They made up 2.3% of all the cars scrapped. That’s -2.0% lower than the national average of 4.3%
- 2147 blue cars were scrapped. They made up 18.6% of all cars, of all colours scrapped. That’s -0.1% lower than the national average of 18.8%
- 1548 grey cars were scrapped. They made up 13.4% of all cars, of all colours scrapped. That’s 0.1% higher than the national average of 13.3%
- 1073 red cars were scrapped. They made up 9.3% of all cars, of all colours scrapped. That’s -0.9% lower than the national average of 10.2%
- 2832 silver cars were scrapped. They made up 24.6% of all cars, of all colours scrapped. That’s 0.6% higher than the national average of 24.0%
- 1214 white cars were scrapped. They made up 10.5% of all cars, of all colours scrapped. That’s 13.4% lower than the national average of 11.9%
Can you scrap my make and model of car?
We can scrap everything! Whether it’s a modern electric car or an aging old diesel, we’re able to get great prices for everything. No car is too obscure for us. We see everything from best-selling family cars to exotic sports cars and foreign imports. Just give us a call if you think yours is too rare, and we’ll find something that works for you.
What happens to scrap cars?
All scrap cars will be recycled in line with national regulations. Your car will be broken down into its original components and materials, which can then be used again in the manufacturing process.
How does salvaging differ from scrapping?
Salvage vehicles will have some life left in them, rather than just being sent straight to the scrap pile. A salvage car will either be stripped of any reusable parts before it is crushed, or alternatively it may even be repaired to go back on the road itself. We’ll be able to advise you of the best option for your car, and find the offer that’s most lucrative for you.
What are scrap car prices in Leicestershire?
Every scrap car price that we generate is based on the current going rate for scrap metal and the weight of your car – after all you’re effectively selling a large lump of scrap metal. After we’ve got some more details from you, we’ll then check the local area to see if there are any better offers out there, or if you could possibly sell it as salvage.
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.
