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Scrap My Car Orpington
Get an instant offer for your old scrap car anywhere in and around Orpington when you use Scrap Car Comparison.
With our extensive network of specialist scrap and salvage buyers, we’re best placed to get you an unbeatable offer. Better yet, with collectors across the country we can also offer a free collection service to all customers.
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Get a quote in 30 seconds when you put some basic information into our price generator
Guaranteed prices
Lock in your offer by describing the condition of your car to a member of our team
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Enjoy a free removal service thanks to our network of collectors operating in 99% of UK postcodes
Extensive Greater London network
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Who is Scrap Car Comparison?
- The UK’s favourite website for helping sell scrap and salvage vehicles
- Our customers have generated over £275 MILLION worth of scrap quotes via our online valuation tool
- We help remove thousands of tonnes worth of damaged vehicles from the road every year
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Testimonials
"Very good service, reliable and thorough"
Liam, Orpington"Good professional service and would highly recommend"
Paul, Orpington"Excellant service took the stress out of trawling the web looking for buyers"
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Money paid out for these vehicles in Orpington
✅ 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 Orpington
Here’s a quick look at everything we can do for you and your car in Orpington.
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 damaged car
It doesn't matter if your car has a few dents and scratches or much more severe damage - even write offs are acceptable to us here at Scrap Car Comparison. That's because our partnered scrap buyers know how to make the most of every car!
Sell a car as salvage
Selling as salvage gets you a better price! Vehicles that are sold for spare parts are typically worth a lot more than scrap cars, and we can get you a salvage price too!
Sell a van or commercial vehicle
Sell your commercial vehicle - whether it’s an old van, truck, or bus - quickly and easily with Scrap Car Comparison. We’ll find the best price for your vehicle in London, whatever its condition, and make the whole process quick & simple.
How to scrap a car in Orpington
1. Get a quote
Just enter your postcode and vehicle registration number into our online form, and you’ll get a valuation for your car within seconds. This figure reflects its scrap value, but if you provide a little extra information when prompted, we can check whether your vehicle is suitable for salvage instead. Salvage prices are often much higher than scrap!
2. Provide more details
As noted above, you could receive a higher price for your car by providing a few extra details when prompted. This information helps us understand your vehicle’s condition and determine whether it qualifies for salvage. Salvage cars are sold for spares and repairs, so the more details you share about your car, the more accurate and competitive the quote will be.
3. Arrange collection
After you accept the offer, you can select a convenient date and location for collection. There’s nothing else for you to do - the buyer will handle everything, using professional equipment and training to remove your vehicle safely. Once it’s loaded, the collection will be confirmed and your payment processed, with the money usually arriving in your bank account the very same day.
Scrap Locations in Orpington
Our service covers the entire of Orpington and wider Greater London area. Wherever you call home, we can come to you. From Sidcup to Badgers Mount and Chipstead to Croydon, we have a vast array of collectors ready to help you in South East London and beyond. Our network is so vast that we can even come and get you if you’re stranded away from home – just speak to our team to see what we can do for you.
2026 car scrapping and salvaging statistics for Orpington
- In Greater London in 2025 we helped 11761 new customers sell their old cars. 14% live in Hillingdon, in which we quoted for the most amount of cars, and only 0.4% came from Paddington, which saw the smallest.
- 6175 of the cars were sold at their scrap value, but 5612 (48%) were sold to specialist salvage buyers paying a higher price.
- The average mileage of all the cars sold in Greater London was 111,348 miles; the youngest car was only 10 months, and the oldest was 72 years.
- Of all the fuel types, petrol was most commonly brought to us making up 81% of all vehicles. Diesel made up 16%, and electric, only 2%.
- 25% of all the cars were black, 19% were blue, 14% were grey, 8% were red, 25% were silver, and 10% of them were white.
What are the scrap car prices in Orpington?
Your scrap vehicle will be priced up based primarily on the current scrap metal cost around the London area. Scrapping a vehicle essentially amounts to scrapping the metal it’s made from, so the weight of the car plays a big role in determining its value. Heavier vehicles are generally worth more. There are other factors that influence the offers you’ll get though, including age, condition, make, and model.
What happens when a car is scrapped?
Your car will be taken to an ATF where it will be crushed. Its raw materials will then be recycled. Old vehicles that are crushed often become all sorts of new things; the metal is used in cans, the rubber is used to make soft flooring (like you’d find on children’s play areas) and some of it might even be used to make new parts for new cars!
Can you scrap my specific make or 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's the difference between scrap and salvage?
Scrap cars are sent directly to Authorised Treatment Facilities and crushed. Salvage vehicles, on the other hand, will be broken down into any reusable parts first. Sometimes the car itself may actually be repaired and returned to the road, otherwise it will be used as spares and repairs.
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.
