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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 Great Yarmouth

Sell your car with Scrap Car Comparison today for instant quotes and GREAT prices! Our online service is free to use and our quotes are no-obligation, so you can find out what your car is worth as scrap with no pressure. Scrap your vehicle with us wherever you are – the whole of Great Yarmouth is covered by our nationwide network that’s made up of trusted, professional scrap and salvage dealers who are ready to buy your car or van now! So get a quote in less than 60 seconds – we’ll even collect your vehicle for FREE!

Quick & easy

It's dead easy to sell your car with Scrap Car Comparison, no matter where you are in the country or what condition your vehicle is in! We just need your vehicle reg and your postcode to get you a quote!

Best prices

Top prices are paid out to every driver who uses our service, with our quotes based on the up-to-date value of scrap metal in the UK!

Free collection

Don't pay a penny for the collection and removal of your scrap car! We'll take it away for free, so you don't need to stress over the logistics!

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Extensive Norfolk network

Great prices

Simple process

Free collection

Who is Scrap Car Comparison?

We buy hundreds of thousands of cars every year, making us the UK’s leading scrap and salvage vehicle buying service!

Each month, we team up with a different charity and have raised almost £1 MILLION for incredible UK-based causes.

Across Great Yarmouth and beyond, our service helps remove thousands of unroadworthy cars from the roads every month, keeping the streets safer for everyone!

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Testimonials

"Very professional service. I would recommend them to others."

Graham, Great Yarmouth

"Great company! They do exactly as they promise!"

Charlotte, Great Yarmouth

"Very happy and would recommend this company based on my own experience."

Helen, Norwich

Money paid out for these vehicles in Great Yarmouth

✅ 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

Our services in Great Yarmouth

Here’s a rundown of the services we off in Great Yarmouth and across Norfolk:

Scrap your car

Scrap your car, even if it's worn out, doesn't start, or has been written off! The process is quick and simple, and getting a quote is easy!

Sell a damaged car

Selling a car that's suffered any kind of damage can be difficult if you choose to do so privately - that's why Scrap Car Comparison has figured out a simple process to make it so easy! Our buyers expect to see all kinds of damage on the vehicles they purchase, so they'll offer your a top price no matter what!

Salvage your car

Sell your you as salvage and you could get even more money for it than if you were to sell it as scrap. 'Salvaging' means the car will be used for spare parts, rather than crushed, which is why it holds more value than your average scrap vehicle. Get a salvage quote for your old motor today.

Scrap your van or commercial vehicle

Running a successful business requires every bit of it to work like a well-oiled machine - including the vehicles you use. Whether you have a work car, van, truck, or anything else, if it's time to replace it, get a quote with Scrap Car Comparison and see how much money you could sell it for. We can even scrap entire fleets!

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How to scrap your car in Great Yarmouth

1. Get a quote

Simply enter your vehicle's reg number and your postcode into our quote generator and we'll track down the best price available for your car. Your quote will be with you in seconds, but the price you see will be specifically for scrap - think your car is worth more? You might be right! We can find a salvage buyer for your vehicle instead, and all we'll need is a few extra details about the car to figure out if it's actually better suited to salvage instead of scrap. Salvage cars are worth more than scrap!

2. Extra details

So you think your car is too good to be scrapped - what next? We'll ask you a few extra questions about the condition of the vehicle. Don't panic, they're very simple questions and you won't need to be a mechanic to know how to answer them! With this extra information, we can assess your car as salvage instead. Salvage vehicles are more valuable than scrap cars, which means YOU will be paid more money for it!

3. Collection and payment

Once you accept an offer from one of our buyers, your price is guaranteed. This means it won't change, and you'll be paid exactly what you expect to be paid. There are no collection fees, and no haggling will take place at the point of collection. Your collector will simply give the car a quick once-over to ensure all the details you gave us are accurate, then they'll load the vehicle up and take it away. With collection complete, your payment will be processed and paid into your bank!

Scrap Locations in Great Yarmouth

Our service covers Great Yarmouth and the whole of Norfolk, so you can sell your car as scrap or salvage no matter where you are. Get a fantastic price for your vehicle across every Great Yarmouth postcode, with rapid quotes from professional scrap vehicle disposal experts in your area. Not only will you be able to scrap your car in a flash, you’ll be supporting a local business at the same time. Get a quote now and sell your car with Scrap Car Comparison today!

The Tower Complex, Great Yarmouth

Swaffham

Wymondham

North Walsham

Attleborough

King's Lynn

Great Yarmouth

Thetford

Norwich

2026 car scrapping and salvaging statistics for Great Yarmouth

In 2025 we helped our customers in Great Yarmouth sell circa 970 cars. That’s 10% of all the cars brought to us in Norfolk.
651 of the cars in Great Yarmouth were sold at their scrap value, but 315 (33%) were sold to specialist salvage buyers at a higher price.
The average mileage of all the cars sold in Great Yarmouth was 130021 miles; the youngest car was 1.7 years, and the oldest was 31 years.
Of all the fuel types, diesel was most commonly brought to us making up 51% of all vehicles. Petrol made up 49%, and electric, only 1%.
22% of all the cars were black, 18% were blue, 14% were grey, 11% were red, 24% were silver, and 10% of them were white.

A blue rosette showing the number of cars scrapcarcomparison scrapped in Norfolk and Great Yarmouth in 2025

What will happen to my scrap car?

Scrap your car with Scrap Car Comparison and it will be taken to an Authorised Treatment Facility (ATF) to be crushed and recycled professionally and safely.

How is salvaging different to scrapping?

When a car is salvaged, the buyer will break it apart and retrieve any surviving parts from inside that can be resold or reused in other vehicles. Salvage cars are usually worth more than scrap. Scrap vehicles are simply crushed and their materials are then recycled.

Can I sell my specific make or model?

Yes, we can scrap any car that you might wish to sell. It doesn’t matter if it’s a super rare model or a foreign import, our team know how much it’s worth and how to get you the proper value. Over the years, we’ve dealt with all sorts of vehicles here at Scrap Car Comparison, so for instant offers from local, professional buyers, get a free quote right now.

How much is a scrap car worth in Great Yarmouth?

Your scrap vehicle will be priced up based primarily on the current scrap metal cost in the Great Yarmouth 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.

Can I sell my damaged, broken, written off car?

Yes, your damaged, broken, or failed MOT car can be scrapped. Get an instant quote and arrange collection for your car in Great Yarmouth – even if it’s a non-runner!

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.

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

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