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Scrap My Car in the West Midlands
By using our free, independent comparison tool, you can browse and compare the most competitive quotes from the best scrap and salvage buyers and dealers across the West Midlands.
Scrap Car Comparison only works with experienced and professional collectors, so you can rest assured the process is trusted and runs smoothly. Whether you’re wanting to find a dealer in Birmingham, Coventry, Wolverhampton, Stourbridge or surrounding areas, our simple service means we will collect your car or van at no extra cost.
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Get an instant quote online for your old car in West Midlands. Quick, hassle-free, and no personal details needed. Sell your car with ease today.
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Get the best price for your old car with Scrap Car Comparison. Our competitive prices are worth the deal, and we work hard to ensure you get the most value possible.
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We collect your car for free in the West Midlands area. Book your removal today and get paid on the same day. Trust our reliable service.
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Who is Scrap Car Comparison?
- We buy hundreds of thousands of cars each year, making us the top scrap and salvage buying website in West Midlands.
- Our charity efforts have raised over £750,000 in the past 4 years for local and national charities.
- We help keep West Midlands roads safe by removing thousands of tonnes of broken vehicles monthly. Trust us with your old car today.
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Testimonials
""Very helpful and very professional. I would recommend them to anybody in the same situation as I was in - Thank-you very much""
Peter, Coventry""I wasn't anticipating it being so easy particularly during a lockdown. The whole process was seamless. Within 2 days the money was in my bank account and car disposed of""
Andy, Birmingham""I like that they didn't push me into making a decision straight away and let me go over my options. I would recommend this company to anyone in the future" "
Jessica, Wolverhampton
Money paid out for these vehicles in West Midlands
✅ 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
Service available in West Midlands
Our Services include finding the best price for your old, damaged or scrap car in West Midlands. We make selling your car easy and hassle-free.
Scrap your car
Scrap your old car quickly with Scrap Car Comparison. Get the best price for your scrap car in West Midlands without any hassle.
Salvage your old vehicle
Whether your car is damaged, broken, or failed its MOT, Scrap Car Comparison can help. Our local buyers in West Midlands will find the best price for your old car, no matter its condition.
Salvage your old vehicle
If your car is still too good to be scrapped, you might be better off selling it for parts. We can help there too! Selling it for parts requires a few extra bits of information about the vehicle, but you can make significantly more money!
Sell a van or commercial vehicle
We also handle larger vehicles such as vans, trucks, and other commercial vehicles. You can sell these through us using the same simple process. We even offer fleet scrapping services!
How to scrap your car in the West Midlands
1. Get Your Quote
Simply enter your location and vehicle registration into our generator to receive a free, instant quote for your old car. You can accept the offer right away, or learn how to potentially increase it by speaking with our team after generating a price. Selling your car for the best price has never been easier with Scrap Car Comparison.
2. Give More Details
Provide us with more information about your car once your quote has been accepted. The more details you share, the better chance we have of getting you the best price possible. Sometimes salvage value can be higher than scrap value, so it's crucial to give us all the necessary information. Our team is here to help you through this process in just a few minutes.
3. Arrange Your Collection
Once your quote is accepted, our collection agents will contact you to arrange a convenient time and location for collection. This service is free of charge. Payment will be made directly into your bank account once the vehicle has been collected. Rest assured, the price you were quoted is the price you will receive.
Scrap Locations in West Midlands
Wherever in the county you’re located, Scrap Car Comparison can collect your vehicle at no extra cost – and you’ll never run into any unexpected fees. You’ll be paid on the very same day your vehicle is taken away knowing you’ve found the best price. Find out more about scrap and salvage vehicle collection in your part of the West Midlands:
Our scrap car collection will guarantee pickups from B1 postcodes in the middle of Birmingham to the WV12 and WV13 locations over in Coventry. With England’s second city sitting between two more of the UK’s largest settlements, we have the most professional car scrappers competing for your vehicle.
Where possible we will arrange for a local West Midlands based authorised scrap car specialist (ATF) to scrap your car in accordance with local and national laws or guidelines.
West Midlands Scrapping and Salvaging Statistics
In the county of West Midlands in 2024 we helped 30604 new customers sell their old cars. 0% live in Birmingham, in which we quoted for the most amount of cars, and only 0.0% came from Henley-In-Arden, which saw the smallest.
16312 of the cars were sold at their scrap value, but 14306 (0%) were sold to specialist salvage buyers paying a higher price.
The average mileage of all the cars sold in West Midlands was 123,130 miles; the youngest car was only 5 months, and the oldest was 47 years.
- There were 6542 black cars scrapped in West Midlands in 2024. They made up 5.6% of all the cars scrapped. That’s 1.3% higher than the national average of 4.3%
- 5232 blue cars were scrapped. They made up 18.1% of all cars, of all colours scrapped. That’s -0.7% lower than the national average of 18.8%
- 3893 grey cars were scrapped. They made up 13.4% of all cars, of all colours scrapped. That’s 0.2% higher than the national average of 13.3%
- 2816 red cars were scrapped. They made up 9.7% of all cars, of all colours scrapped. That’s -0.5% lower than the national average of 10.2%
- 7151 silver cars were scrapped. They made up 24.7% of all cars, of all colours scrapped. That’s 0.7% higher than the national average of 24.0%
- 3319 white cars were scrapped. They made up 11.5% of all cars, of all colours scrapped. That’s 12.5% lower than the national average of 11.9%
What are the scrap car prices in the West Midlands?
The good news is that scrap car prices are directly linked to the weight of your car or van. And those prices reflect the national average for scrap metal in the UK. Our network of approved scrap yards in the West Midlands 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 make and model?
We scrap all well known car makes and models across the country. That includes the newest Tesla electric vehicles, Reliant Robins and supercars from Ferrari. We can even scrap imports, classic cars, modified cars and carry out commercial fleet disposal. We use your registration plate to find the specific model and price according to the manufacturer’s weight of the vehicle. On the rare occasion we don’t find your make and model details we’ll escalate your quote to our specialist team to research the vehicle and find you an unbeatable price.
Can my damaged, broken, missing MOT car be scrapped?
Yes we can scrap just about any car or van in any condition. We might need to adjust the prices we offer if there are parts of your vehicle missing. But if you have a damaged car, a car with no current MOT or even if it’s an insurance write off we can get you a price and arrange a collection.
Not sure what’s best for your car and want an expert opinion? Free phone us 7 days a week on 03333 44 99 50.
How is salvaging different from scrapping?
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 will happen to my scrap car?
If your car is scrapped then the vehicle will be recycled. This means all of the components and parts will be stripped and processed in line with national environmental standards. Nearly all of the materials will be used to build new cars in what is considered a circular automotive economy. Find out more about car recycling.
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.
