since 2009
nationwide
Scrap My Car Leicester
Scrapping your old, damaged or broken vehicle in Leicester couldn’t be easier!
With Scrap Car Comparison’s free online scrap calculator, you can compare prices from our extensive network of trusted buyers and snap up the best deal.
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Get a price in as little as 30 seconds with just a number plate and postcode
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Who We Are: Leicester's Largest Scrap Car Buyer Since 2009
Since 2009, we’ve helped drivers across Leicester 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 Leicester’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 Leicester’s roads every month, cutting emissions and keeping the roads safer
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Testimonials
"Quick and convenient. Kept me informed and gave me notice of exact time of arrival!"
Michelle, Leicester"All went smoothly and both of the service advisors I spoke to were so helpful. Payment went into the bank exactly when they said it would."
William, Leicester"It was a pleasure to work with them and the other two companies."
Bob, Leicester
Money paid out for these vehicles in Leicester
✅ 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 Leicester
We don’t just scrap cars in Leicester! We do so much more. Here’s what we can do for you.
Scrap your car
Get instant offers for your old car by using our quick and easy system. Your quotes come through in moments and we'll even get your car sold and removed in just a handful of days - the fastest and easiest car sale you'll ever see!
Sell your car for salvage
Some Leicester cars are simply too good to scrap and we can help with that, too. Your car will be stripped of all of its usable parts, or even repaired. Any spare parts will then either be sold on or used to repair other cars. This can often result in an even better offer for your vehicle.
Sell a damaged car
Damaged vehicles don’t have to sell for small amounts. No matter if it's suffered from small scratches and dents, or has been totally written off, you know you'll get a great price for your vehicle with us in Leicester.
Sell a van or commercial vehicle
Looking to scrap a van, truck or bus? No problems! We can get a price for any vehicle, no matter how big. The service is exactly the same whether you're scrapping a commercial vehicle or a car. 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 Leicester
1. Generate a quote
Go to the top of the page and fill in your vehicle’s registration plate and Leicester 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. Knowing your car is about to be taken away for good, now is the best time to go and remove any personal belongings and double check you have the keys and paperwork to hand
3. Collection and Payment
Our team will help arrange collection of your vehicle in Leicester at a convenient time. We’ll be on hand to answer any of your questions, as well as to sort out all of the relevant DVLA paperwork that is required. Your collector will complete a bank transfer cash payment, with the money often landing in your account on the same day. Once the car has gone, make sure you have cancelled any insurance or direct debits related to the vehicle.
Scrap Locations in Leicester
No matter where you are in Leicester, we guarantee 100% coverage of the city and wider rural areas. We cover the LE1 to LE9 and LE19 postcode areas so whether you’re central near the National Space Centre or the King Power Stadium, or on the fringes outside the ring road, we’ll always come to you. The multiple scrap collectors we work with operate across Leicestershire so we’ll find the highest prices, giving you the best payment for your scrap car. Even if you’re in tight terraced roads or permit-only inner city streets, we can come to you – just let us know from the outset if your car is in an awkward location.
2026 car scrapping and salvaging statistics for Leicester
- In 2025 we helped our customers in Leicester sell circa 3350 cars. That’s 34% of all the cars brought to us in Leicestershire.
- 1991 of the cars in Leicester were sold at their scrap value, but 1356 (41%) were sold to specialist salvage buyers at a higher price.
- The average mileage of all the cars sold in Leicester was 131,170 miles; the youngest car was only 11 months, and the oldest was 39 years.
- Of all the fuel types, petrol was most commonly brought to us making up 54% of all vehicles. Diesel made up 46%, and electric, only 1%.
- 23% of all the cars were black, 17% were blue, 13% were grey, 9% were red, 24% were silver, and 13% of them were white.
What are the scrap car prices in Leicester?
The good news is that scrap car prices are directly linked to the weight of your car. Got something bigger than a car? We can price and scrap your van too. And those prices reflect the national average for scrap metal in the UK. Our network of approved scrap yards in Leicester and the wider Leicestershire county offer competitive prices for your vehicle. If your car is salvaged, rather than scrapped, then we’ll find the best buyer in the country offering the best price nationally.
Can you scrap my specific car?
Of course we can! We’ll scrap everything in Leicester, no matter what car make and model your car is. We’ve helped sell everything from the biggest selling hatchbacks to some of the most exotic supercars you can imagine. Don’t think your car is too rare to scrap, we’re here to prove you wrong!
What is salvaging?
Car salvaging is the process of reclaiming the vehicle so it isn’t dismantled and recycled, but instead fixed or stripped for parts. Salvaging nearly always gets you a better price for your car or van, but we do need to know more about the car’s condition. Find out how to salvage your car.
What happens to scrap cars?
Scrap cars in Leicester 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.
What documents do I need to scrap a car in Leicester?
You’ll normally need your V5C logbook, along with photo ID and proof of address for whoever hands the car over. Missing paperwork isn’t a dealbreaker, though. If you’ve lost your V5C we can usually still collect, as long as you can show you’re the owner.
Can I scrap my car if it still has outstanding finance?
Not until the finance is cleared. While there’s money owed, the finance company keeps a legal interest in the car, so you’ll need their written go-ahead or a settled balance first. Contact your provider to confirm what’s left to pay, then arrange collection once it’s sorted.
Do I get a road tax refund when I scrap my car?
Yes. Once the DVLA has been told the car has been scrapped, they’ll automatically refund any full remaining months of tax. You don’t need to claim it separately, and any direct debit is cancelled at the same time.
What if I’ve lost the keys?
That’s no problem. Missing keys won’t stop us collecting your car or change the price you’re quoted, as our collection teams can load vehicles without them. Just let us know when you book so the driver arrives prepared.
How do I avoid a scrap car scam?
Avoiding a scrap car scam is easy when you use Scrap Car Comparison as we only work with authorised and trusted buyers. If you’re trying to sell privately, then make sure you keep all the paperwork to hand at all times, and never accept any offer of payment with cash as this goes against the Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013.
Can I keep a personalised number plate when scrapping a car?
You can, but you must make sure it is put on retention or transferred to another vehicle before you get a quote. If you go through the process of selling the vehicle and it is taken away with the numberplate still attached, the plate will be destroyed and lost forever.
Can I scrap a SORN car?
Absolutely! There is nothing stopping you from scrapping a car that has been registered as SORN, in fact it will probably make it even easier! As the vehicle will be collected from where you store it, you won’t even need to tax it before it is removed.
Can I scrap a car in Leicester?
Absolutely! We arrange scrap and salvage collections right across Leicester and the wider Leicestershire area, wherever your car is parked. Just enter your registration and Leicester postcode to get a price, and we’ll sort free collection at a time that suits you.
How do I get the best price for my car in Leicester?
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.
