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R Newton - Verified Buyer

Superb service and communication throughout the process , car off the premises within three days. Extremely professional. Strongly recommend.

A Horner - Verified Buyer

That was so easy!!! Great driver who picked up our old banger. Very helpful and polite. Thanks.

D Foster - Verified Buyer

Everyone I had spoken to went above and beyond to help with any issues/ questions I had. Very helpful and I would definitely recommend.

- Verified Buyer

Offered the best price, very polite and professional. Came when they said they would and paid very promptly. Highly recommended.

Scrap My Car Cleethorpes

Get an unbeatable price for your car in Cleethorpes with Scrap Car Comparison.

Our service guarantees an instant, hassle-free sale no matter the condition of your car. We can even offer a free collection service thanks to our network of buyers.

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With a postcode and vehicle registration you can get your best price in just 30 seconds

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Lock in your offer by providing an accurate description of your car's current condition

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Who is Scrap Car Comparison?

The UK’s favourite website for selling scrap and salvage vehicles.
We’ve scrapped thousands of broken vehicles in Lincolnshire, helping make the roads safer as a result
Our charity programme has raised over £750,000 for good causes in the last four years

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Testimonials

"This was the easiest process I've ever done."

Lola, Grimsby

"Does exactly what it says, word for word."

Michael, Grimsby

"My car was collected on time and money was in my bank the same day"

Melanie, Grantham

Money paid out for these vehicles in Cleethorpes

✅ 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 Cleethorpes

Everything we can do for you and an old car in Cleethorpes

Scrap your car

Selling a car for scrap with us couldn't be easier! Unlock your prices in 30 seconds by using our online generator and we'll get your car sold for you much faster than you'd do by calling around yourself!

Sell a car as salvage

If you don’t think your car is suitable for scrapping just yet, see if it’s better off being salvaged instead. This means that certain parts will be saved from the car, and you’ll be offered more money!

Sell a damaged vehicle

Don't let a broken car get you down, sell it in an instant with us and we'll guarantee you a buyer. Don't wait around for people trying to haggle you down on the private market - we'll get the absolute best price you can find and we'll do all the hard work for you.

Scrap a van or commercial vehicle

Just because we're called Scrap Car Comparison doesn't mean we only work with cars. We can scrap anything that needs scrapping. Vans, trucks, buses - you name it, we've scrapped it. If you've got a fleet of outdated and tired vehicles, we can help dispose of them at once, too.

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How to scrap a car in Cleethorpes

1. Get a quote

Simply input your postcode and vehicle registration into our quote generator and we'll get to work finding you a great price. You'll instantly see your scrap offers - based on weight and the rate for scrap metal - before we'll get in touch to discuss your car in greater detail.

2. Provide more details

When we call, you're given the opportunity to provide us with an accurate representation of your car. This allows us to recalculate your offer and see whether we can get you a better deal somewhere else, potentially even switching to a salvage offer if possible

3. Arrange collection

Once you've accepted an offer, we'll put you in touch with one of our trusted collection specialists who will arrange to come and remove your car. After a brief inspection to ensure the car is as you described, it'll be loaded onto the back of their trailer and taken away. At this point the money will be transferred directly into your bank account.

Scrap Locations in Cleethorpes

No matter where you are in Cleethorpes, we guarantee 100% coverage of the town and wider rural areas. We cover the DN35 postcode area so from Blundell Park to the golf club, we’ll always come to you. The multiple scrap collectors we work with operate across Lincolnshire so we’ll find the highest prices, giving you the best payment for your scrap car.

Sea View Street, Cleethorpes, Lincolnshire

Boston

Scunthorpe

Skegness

Lincoln

Grantham

Grimsby

2026 car scrapping and salvaging statistics for Cleethorpes

In 2025 we helped our customers in Cleethorpes sell circa 260 cars. That’s 5% of all the cars brought to us in South Yorkshire.
156 of the cars in Cleethorpes were sold at their scrap value, but 103 (40%) were sold to specialist salvage buyers at a higher price.
The average mileage of all the cars sold in Cleethorpes was 126981 miles; the youngest car was 3.8 years, and the oldest was 28 years.
Of all the fuel types, petrol was most commonly brought to us making up 50% of all vehicles. Diesel made up 49%, and electric, only 1%.
20% of all the cars were black, 16% were blue, 15% were grey, 13% were red, 23% were silver, and 13% of them were white.

A blue rosette showing the number of cars scrapcarcomparison scrapped in Lincolnshire and Cleethorpes in 2025

What are the scrap car prices like in Cleethorpes

Every price we generate is calculated by taking the weight of your car and comparing it to the current going rate for scrap metal nationwide. This ensures that every price we offer is the most up-to-date and therefore accurate offer you’ll see.

What's the difference between scrap and salvage?

When a car is scrapped, we take a couple of basic details to get you a price. The vehicle is then collected and taken to an Authorised Treatment Facility (a scrapyard/recycling centre) where it will be crushed and recycled. Salvage quotes require a bit more information about the car, but that’s because these vehicles will be dismantled with car and have their internal parts retrieved – these parts are very valuable.

What happens to scrap cars?

Government regulations state that if your car is scrapped then the vehicle will be recycled. Nearly all of the materials will be used to build new cars in what is considered a circular automotive economy.

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.

Expert advice on scrapping your car

Road Tax and Recycling: Navigating the Rules When Scrapping a Car with Outstanding Tax in the UK

The Pitfalls of Car Scrapping: Common Mistakes Owners Make and How to Avoid Them

The High Cost of Cutting Corners: Understanding the UK’s Penalties for Illegal Car Scrapping

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The Risks of Going Off-Record: What Really Happens If You Scrap a Car Without Informing the DVLA

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