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Scrap My Car Oldbury
Sell your car in Oldbury with Scrap Car Comparison for the best prices offered by local scrap buyers!
You could sell your old, unwanted or written off car to a keen buyer TODAY! Get a quote for your vehicle in as little as 30 seconds without leaving your sofa! All we need is your vehicle reg & postcode, then we can quote you prices for your car from scrap experts based near you.
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Your vehicle valued in an instant In 30 seconds, you can have a price for your car! All we need is your vehicle reg & postcode.
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Who We Are: Oldbury's Largest Scrap Car Buyer Since 2009
Since 2009, we’ve helped drivers across Oldbury and the UK scrap, sell and recycle their old vehicles quickly, safely and for the best possible price.
- £225 million+ paid to customers for their vehicles since 2009 – so you know you’re getting a fair price for your scrap car
- 8.5 million+ vehicles processed through our technology, matching you with the right buyer every time
- 450+ Authorised Treatment Facilities and specialist buyers nationwide, so your car is collected fast wherever you are
- Hundreds of thousands of cars bought every year, making us Oldbury’s leading scrap and salvage car buying website
- £1 million+ raised for national and local charities since 2016
- Thousands of tonnes of end-of-life vehicles cleared from Oldbury’s roads every month, cutting emissions and keeping the roads safer
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Testimonials
"Excellent service from start to finish, got a great price for my car, pick up and payment were very prompt, would highly recommend."
Amanda, Wolverhampton"Great service and lovely customer service. They really took the stress off dealing with my car and arranging disposal for me."
Kevin, Birmingham"The driver was excellent. Arrived on time. Nothing was too much bother. Pleasant, kind and helpful. Dealt with my query. Very very pleasant."
Pat, Coventry
Money paid out for these vehicles in Oldbury
✅ 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
Services available in Oldbury
Here’s a quick snapshot of everything we can do for you and your old car in Oldbury
Scrap your car
Selling your car can be tough at the best of times, but what about when your vehicle is at its worst? Scrapping is often the best option at this stage, and that’s what we do. We’ll get you the best price by using our vast network of buyers.
Sell a damaged car
No amount of damage is too much for a vehicle here at Scrap Car Comparison. Even write offs can be sold, and we’ll quote you some cracking prices for them – enter your reg & postcode and see how much you could get!
Salvage your old vehicle
Salvaging is right for those cars that aren’t quite run-down enough to be scrapped just yet. They’ll probably have some bits left in them that can be taken out and reused. These cars are usually worth a fair bit more, too!
Sell a van or commercial vehicle
It’s not just cars that we deal with, either! Vans, buses, trucks and other commercial vehicles can all be sold with Scrap Car Comparison in Oldbury. The process is the same, and you’ll still get free collection included, no matter how big the vehicle is!
How to scrap your car in Oldbury
1. Get Your Quote
Simply enter your location and vehicle registration into our generator to receive an instant, free quote for your old car. You can accept the offer right away, or our team will follow up with a call to discuss how you can potentially boost the price. Getting a quote has never been easier with Scrap Car Comparison.
2. Give More Details
Provide us with more information about your car once your quote is accepted. The more details we have, the better price we can get for your vehicle. Salvage value can often be higher than scrap value, so make sure to give us all the necessary information. Our team will be in touch within minutes to assist you further.
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 your vehicle has been collected, landing the same day. A cash payment can not be offered in line with the Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013.
Scrap Locations in Oldbury
With the M5 cutting right through the middle of it, Oldbury is used to having plenty of cars around. It’s inevitable, then, that many vehicles will have to be scrapped at some point! The wider Sandwell area is also a designated Air Quality Management Area, so scrapping your older, more polluting car will help improve the local air quality.
Our network of professional scrap dealers spans the whole of the UK, so don’t worry about not finding a buyer in Oldbury’s B68 & B69 postcodes – we’re everywhere! Scrap buyers near Brandhall, Causeway Green and Langley Green, and across the whole of the West Midlands, can purchase your car!
When you sell your car with Scrap Car Comparison, not only will you be getting a great deal, but you’ll also be supporting local businesses and helping the environment.
Take a look at the other West Midlands areas we work in:
Oldbury's 2026 Scrap Car Statistics
- In West Midlands in 2025 we helped 20,430 new customers sell their old cars. 37% live in Birmingham, in which we quoted for the most amount of cars, and only 0.2% came from Henley-in-Arden, which saw the smallest.
- 11,894 of the cars were sold at their scrap value, but 8,568 (42%) were sold to specialist salvage buyers paying a higher price.
- The average mileage of all the cars sold in West Midlands was 126,863 miles; the youngest car was only 3 months, and the oldest was 62 years.
- Of all the fuel types, petrol was most commonly brought to us making up 55% of all vehicles. Diesel made up 44%, and electric, only 1%.
- 22% of all the cars were black, 18% were blue, 14% were grey, 10% were red, 23% were silver, and 13% of them were white.
What are the scrap car prices in Oldbury?
The good news is that scrap car prices are directly linked to the weight of your car. Got something bigger than a car? We can price and scrap your van too. And those prices reflect the national average for scrap metal in the UK. Our network of approved scrap yards in Oldbury and the wider West Midlands county 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.
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 put through a process called depollution, which sees all hazardous materials and fluids removed. It will then be recycled at an Authorised Treatment Facility. This means all of the components and parts will be stripped and processed in line with Environment Agency 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 long have you been operating in the Oldbury area?
Whilst Scrap Car Comparison has been around since 2016, many of our associated scrap & salvage dealers in Oldbury have actually been in operation for far longer. Decades of experience have allowed them to refine their processes to make collection and removal as easy as can be.
Will the scrap yard offer me any support on the paperwork?
The scrap yard staff that we work with are always available to answer any questions when they collect the vehicle, as many people scrapping their cars need some advice on the paperwork afterwards. We also have a wealth of expert car scrapping guides on our blog here.
Is it better to use a scrap yard which is local to me?
The short answer is yes, because the area an individual yard will cover is governed purely by miles and logistics. For example, a yard in Oldbury will easily cover the broader Midlands area, even up to Wolverhampton and Birmingham. However, the costs and time associated with going further, and the low margins for scrap yards are why we will instead put you in touch with a partner that’s even more local to you.
Scrap Car Comparison automatically searches for prices in and around your exact location and our comparison engine finds the best option based on where you are weighing in price as well as logistics and speedy collection.
Can I scrap my car in Oldbury?
Yes, we work with a network of scrap and salvage buyers covering Oldbury and the B68 and B69 postcodes, as well as the wider West Midlands. Just enter your registration and postcode above for an instant quote.
What documents do I need to scrap my car in Oldbury?
You’ll ideally need your V5C logbook, as this proves you’re the registered keeper and speeds up the process. If you can’t find it, don’t worry, we can usually still arrange collection with some photo ID and proof you own the car. It’s worth having your bank details ready too, so we can pay you as soon as your car is collected.
Can I scrap my car without a V5C logbook?
Yes, in most cases. As long as you can prove you’re the registered keeper, for example with photo ID or another document linking you to the car, we can still arrange to scrap it. It might take a little longer to check everything over, but it won’t stop you getting a quote and having your car collected.
What if my car has outstanding finance?
If there’s still finance owing on the car, it legally belongs to the finance company until that’s paid off, so it needs settling first. Once the finance is cleared and the car’s fully yours, we can get you a quote and arrange collection as normal. Your finance provider can confirm the exact settlement figure if you’re not sure.
What if I've lost my keys?
We can usually still collect a car with no keys, though it may affect the price if the vehicle can’t be moved under its own power. Just let us know when you get your quote so we can take it into account and arrange the right kind of collection.
Do I get a road tax refund when I scrap my car?
Yes. Once the DVLA is told your car has been scrapped, they’ll automatically refund any full months of tax you’ve already paid. This goes to whoever is the registered keeper, usually within a few weeks, and you don’t need to claim it separately.
It’s also worth making sure you cancel any direct debits, as well as any insurances, just in case you get any additional charges after it’s been scrapped.
How do I tell the DVLA I've scrapped my car?
When you scrap your car with us, the Authorised Treatment Facility that processes it will notify the DVLA on your behalf. This means you don’t have to do anything extra, and it removes you as the registered keeper so you’re no longer responsible for the vehicle.
Do I get a Certificate of Destruction?
Yes, once your car has been scrapped you’ll receive a Certificate of Destruction. This is your proof that the vehicle has been officially taken off the road and confirms you’re no longer liable for it.
How do I avoid a scrap car scam?
Avoiding a scrap car scam is easy when you use Scrap Car Comparison as we only work with authorised and trusted buyers. If you’re trying to sell privately, then make sure you keep all the paperwork to hand at all times, and never accept any offer of payment with cash as this goes against the Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013.
Do I need to be present for collection?
No, but you must explain that you are going to be represented by someone to make the collection as smooth as possible. They will need proof that you have given them permission to represent you, and have photo ID and proof of address.
This is the same if you are sorting the sale for an elderly or deceased relative. Make sure you provide proof that you are able to make these decisions.
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.
