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Scrap My Car Smethwick
Are you aiming to scrap your car for the best price with zero hassle? Scrap Car Comparison offers instant online quotes, free collection, and puts you in touch with top scrap yards in Smethwick. Make the process simple and get great deals buy getting a quote now!
Instant Online Quotes
Your vehicle valued in an instant 30 seconds is all it takes to get you a quote! Enter your car’s reg number & postcode for a price now.
All Prices Guaranteed
No renegotiations or hidden costs Guaranteed prices means the figure you accept is exactly what you’re paid. There are no hidden fees involved.
Free Collection UK-wide
Your car taken away without fees We’ll arrange for your car to be collected and transported away so you don’t need to stress – or pay for it to be taken away!
Extensive Midlands network
Free collection in Smethwick
Top prices paid
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Who is Scrap Car Comparison?
- We are the nation’s favourite vehicle scrapping comparison service!
- We have offered over £275 MILLION to drivers in Smethwick & around the UK!
- We’ve removed more than 38,000 TONNES worth of cars from the road!
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Testimonials
"“Excellent and efficient service. The whole process went like clockwork.” "
Steve, Wolverhampton"“Great service, helpful and efficient.” "
Daisy, Dudley"“They handled everything for me, 1st class service.” "
Ann-Marie, Walsall
Money paid out for these vehicles in Smethwick
✅ 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 Smethwick
Scrap your car
Cars that are at the end of their lives need to be disposed of. That’s our job. Sell your car with Scrap Car Comparison to get to best quotes the market can offer, with free collection included.
Sell a damaged car
Most scrap cars come with at least some level of damage, so we expect it. That’s why we accept every vehicle whether it’s run down or written off!
Salvage your old vehicle
Salvage vehicles aren’t quite as rough as scrap cars, which means that certain parts can be saved and reused. This gets you more money when you decide to sell the car!
Sell a van or commercial vehicle
Vans, trucks, buses and other commercial vehicles can also be sold with us! Get a quote today – it works just like scrapping a car.
How to scrap you car in Smethwick
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. Rest assured, the price you were quoted is the price you will receive.
Scrap Locations in Smethwick
Positioned between two of the UK’s biggest cities in Birmingham & Wolverhampton, it’s fair to say that cars are big business in Smethwick… including scrapping them. Don’t get bogged down looking for the best price – we’ll get it for you in seconds!
The B66 & B67 postcodes fall comfortably into our network of scrap and salvage experts, so whether they’re based in Smethwick itself or slightly further away across the West Midlands, we’ll find a buyer for your car.
Support local Smethwick businesses when you sell your car with Scrap Car Comparison. Take a look at the other West Midlands areas we work in:
2026 car scrapping and salvaging statistics for Smethwick
- In West Midlands in 2025 we helped 20430 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.
- 11894 of the cars were sold at their scrap value, but 8568 (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 Smethwick?
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 Smethwick 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 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 long have you been operating in the Smethwick area?
Whilst Scrap Car Comparison has been around since 2016, many of our associated scrap & salvage dealers in Smethwick 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?
Many people scrapping their cars often need some advice on the paperwork after the car has been collected. The scrap yard staff that we work with are always available to answer any questions when they collect the vehicle. We also have a wealth of expert car scrapping guides on our blog here.
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.
