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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 Caterham

Get the best offers for your old or damaged car in Caterham with Scrap Car Comparison! Our comparison engine helps find you the best price available from local buyers with zero hassle. It’s the simple way to sell your old car. Get a free quote and have it collected for free! Our team will handle everything, so get rid of your car with ease today.

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Get a quote in seconds for your old car in Caterham. It's quick and easy, and you only need to give us a few basic details. Sell your car with ease today.

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Get good money for your car in Caterham. Our prices are competitive and our team know just how to get you the best prices for your car no matter what.

Free collection

Free collection is included for every customer, including those in Caterham. Get your car collected and out of the way in a flash wherever you are. Get a quote now.

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Who is Scrap Car Comparison?

Every year, we buy hundreds of thousands of cars which makes us the top scrap & salvage buying site in Caterham.

We also work with local & national charities and have raised over £750,000 in the past 4 years!

Our service helps keeps Caterham’s roads free of heavy polluters and safe of dangerous cars. Get a quote today.

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Testimonials

"Perfect transaction, kept me informed and very polite people."

Marc, Caterham

"You guys saved me so much hassle. Friendly, informative service. Exactly as you say on the tin."

Richard, Coulsdon

"Brilliant service, did exactly what they said they'd do when they said they'd do it, and communication excellent throughout!"

Michael, Dorking

Money paid out for these vehicles in Caterham

✅ 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 Caterham

Get the best price for your car, even if it’s old, damaged or written off, thanks to Scrap Car Comparison. It’s quick, easy and free to do.

Scrap your car

Get the best price for your car as scrap in Caterham. You won't need to worry about getting it collected - we'll handle that.

Sell a damaged car

Damaged cars, whether they've been written off in a crash or simply failed their MOT, can be sold with our service. Our buyers are happy to purchase cars in all conditions, paying top prices for them.

Salvage your old car

Car too good to scrap? Sell it as salvage instead! This means you're selling it for parts as spares & repairs instead. All you need to do is give us a few extra details about your car and you could end up with even more cash!

Sell a van or commercial vehicle

Scrap Car Comparison also deal in vans and other commercial vehicles, including trucks and buses. The selling process is the same, and you can even sell an entire fleet of vehicles in one go.

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How to scrap your car in Caterham

1. Get your quote

It's easy to find out how much your car is worth with Scrap Car Comparison - simply enter your vehicle registration and postcode into our online form for an instant quote! You can accept this price right away, or give us some extra info about the car to see if our sales team can use those details to get you an even better price.

2. Give us more info

Giving us some more information about your care will allow our team to better understand the condition it's in and how much it's worth. They could use these details to classify your vehicle as salvage. Salvage cars typically have a much higher value than scrap vehicles, so the few extra minutes it'll take you could be well worth it.

3. Arrange collection

Accept a quote and you'll be contacted by the collection agent who will pick up your car. This is when you'll be able to choose a time that suits you for it to be collected and taken away. Once it's gone, your payment will be processed and paid directly into your bank account, usually landing in there the same day!

Scrap Locations in Caterham

Motorists all over Caterham can sell their old car with Scrap Car Comparison. Our network of buyers spans all Caterham and Surrey postcodes, so you can get a quote wherever you are, and collection is always included for free, too! We will always try to get the best price from local buyers, but can look further afield in Surrey to get you more money. Either way, you’re aiding the local economy and selling your car with ease at the same time.

Caterham roundabout in Surrey

Thornton Heath

Caterham

Wallington

Woking

Epsom

Guildford

Redhill

Farnham

Camberley

Surrey Scrapping and Salvaging Statistics

In the county of Surrey in 2024 we helped 21498 new customers sell their old cars. It was Crawley in which we quoted for the most amount of cars, whilst the fewest came from Betchworth.

11431 of the cars were sold at their scrap value, but 10073 (46.8%) were sold to specialist salvage buyers paying a higher price.
The average mileage of all the cars sold in Surrey was 114,837 miles; the youngest car was only 11 months, and the oldest was 52 years.
There were 4757 black cars scrapped in Surrey in 2024. They made up 4.0% of all the cars scrapped. That’s -0.3% lower than the national average of 4.3%
4004 blue cars were scrapped. They made up 19.7% of all cars, of all colours scrapped. That’s 1.0% higher than the national average of 18.8%
2698 grey cars were scrapped. They made up 13.3% of all cars, of all colours scrapped. That matches the national average of 13.3%
1731 red cars were scrapped. They made up 8.5% of all cars, of all colours scrapped. That’s -1.7% lower than the national average of 10.2%
4963 silver cars were scrapped. They made up 24.5% of all cars, of all colours scrapped. That’s 0.5% higher than the national average of 24.0%
2137 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%

Scrap car values in Caterham

Each and every scrap vehicle is worth a different amount of money, so it’s not possible to give you a ‘one-size-fits-all’ answer here. However, it’s the gross weight of the vehicle that makes the most difference to the value. This is because the bit that our buyers are most interested in is the scrap metal, and that makes up the bulk of your car’s total mass. Our prices are kept in line with the UK’s national average value of scrap metal and we have our finger on the pulse for any changes that increase your valuation in Caterham.

Salvage vs scrap

Scrap vehicles are crushed down and their materials (mostly metal, but also plastics and rubber) are gathered in the raw form to be recycled. Salvaging involves breaking the vehicle apart more carefully to strip out any parts that car be reused as they are. This is why they’re worth more – those parts can be resold.

What happens to my car after it's scrapped?

Every car in Caterham and around the UK will be recycled in line with government legislation, brought about by the Scrap Metal Dealers Act of 2013. Buyers in our network must abide by these laws for every vehicle.

Can you scrap my make & model of car?

Every vehicle can be scrapped with Scrap Car Comparison, regardless of its make, model, age, or condition. Over the years we’ve spent disposing of cars in Caterham and the UK, we’ve dealt with rare, foreign imports and cars that aren’t even listed in our database! Our team is experienced and highly trained in order to find you the best price possible for your vehicle, no matter what it is, quickly and without hassle.

My car failed its MOT - can I scrap it?

Absolutely! In fact, you could say damaged cars are our bread & butter. It doesn’t matter if it’s crash damaged, broken down, or simply failed its annual MOT test, you can get a price from Caterham’s local scrap car buyers with Scrap Car Comparison. Get an instant quote, even if your vehicle is 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.

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