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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 Shoreham

Get a great price for your old car in a matter of moments anywhere in Shoreham.

Use Scrap Car Comparison to sell your broken old vehicle in an instant. Our network spans the entire country and we can also offer a free collection to all customers thanks to our specialist buyers of scrap and salvage vehicles.

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Get a quote in just 30 seconds when you put your details into our generator

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Lock in your quote by describing the condition of your car to our team

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We work with specialist buyers around the country meaning we can offer a free collection to all

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Who is Scrap Car Comparison?

We’re the UK’s top scrap and salvage buying website, buying thousands of cars every month.
Through our charity programme, we’ve raised over £750,000 in the past 4 years for local and national charities.
We keep Leicestershire’s roads safer by helping remove thousands of tonnes of scrap, salvage and damaged vehicles.

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Testimonials

"First class service from the word go"

Keith, Worthing

"Painless and professional"

Anthony, Brighton

"Fabulous service"

Ealesa, Bognor Regis

Money paid out for these vehicles in Shoreham

✅ 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

Scrap car services in Shoreham

Here’s everything we can do for you and an old car in Shoreham.

Scrap your car

If your car is going nowhere fast, then you could actually get the easiest car sale you'll ever see. Simply get a quote from our generator and well find you a buyer in an instant - your car could even be gone in just a couple of days!

Sell your car as salvage

If your car still holds value in more than just the metal it's made from, salvaging could be a great alternative to scrapping. The process works exactly the same for our customers - we just need a couple more details - but your car will be sold for parts instead, landing you an even better offer!

Sell a damaged vehicle

Our buyers are used to purchasing cars with all kinds of problems; crash damage, mechanical failures, broken parts, MOT failures, even write offs. Our network is big enough to find a buyer for every car, no matter its condition.

Scrap your van or commercial vehicle

Need to scrap a van or something even bigger? Our service is exactly the same whether you're trying to scrap a car or something on the larger side. We can scrap all commercial vehicles including trucks and buses.

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How to scrap your car in Shoreham

1. Get a quote

Getting an initial price for your scrap car is simple with Scrap Car Comparison. Just enter your vehicle’s registration number and postcode, and we’ll show you how much scrap dealers in your local area are willing to pay. You’ll receive an instant quote, so there's no waiting around. If you’re happy with the offer, you can accept it straight away! Think your car might be worth more? When prompted, provide a few extra details about your vehicle, and we’ll check whether it qualifies to be sold as salvage instead.

2. Provide more details

Want to find out if your car qualifies for salvage? Our team will ask a few extra questions about its condition, usually covering key components like the engine, gearbox, wheels, and other important parts. By answering honestly, you’ll receive the most accurate price - one that’s guaranteed once you accept. Taking just a few extra minutes to provide these details could earn you a much higher quote, making it well worth your time.

3. Arrange collection

Once you’ve accepted an offer, it’s time to arrange your vehicle collection. This part of the service is completely free and just as straightforward. The buyer will get in touch to arrange a convenient collection time that suits you. If your car is located somewhere other than your home (such as a garage where it was being repaired) that’s no problem either. Once the driver confirms collection, your payment will be processed. Please note that cash payments are illegal under the Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013, so your money will be transferred directly to your bank account.

Scrap Locations in Shoreham

Our service covers the entire of Shoreham from the beach all the way up to the South Downs and beyond. If you have a BN43 postcode then you know we can come to you and collect your car for free. Our service covers the entire of West Sussex from Chichester to Crawley and everywhere in between. No matter where you are or what you’ve got car wise, you know we can get you a great offer in moments.

Ferry Road at Shoreham beach, Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex

Southwick

Lancing

East Grinstead

Shoreham

Bognor Regis

Haywards Heath

Horsham

Worthing

Littlehampton

Crawley

Chichester

2026 car scrapping and salvaging statistics for Shoreham

In West Sussex in 2025 we helped 8420 new customers sell their old cars. 22% live in Brighton, in which we quoted for the most amount of cars, and only 0.1% came from Newtimber, which saw the smallest.
4659 of the cars were sold at their scrap value, but 3769 (45%) were sold to specialist salvage buyers paying a higher price.
The average mileage of all the cars sold in West Sussex was 123,453 miles; the youngest car was 1.8 years, and the oldest was 71 years.
Of all the fuel types, petrol was most commonly brought to us making up 58% of all vehicles. Diesel made up 42%, and electric, only 1%.
22% of all the cars were black, 20% were blue, 13% were grey, 10% were red, 23% were silver, and 13% of them were white.

A blue rosette showing the number of cars scrapcarcomparison scrapped in Shoreham in 2025

What are the scrap car prices in Shoreham?

All of the scrap car prices we provide you are calculated based on the weight of your car compared to the current rate for scrap metal. These base prices will be shown to you, but we’ll also get in touch to discuss your car in greater detail to see if we could perhaps boost these offers. Where possible, we’ll try to find a salvage offer as these usually provide greater figures than scrap ones.

What happens to scrap cars?

When your car is sold as scrap, it will be taken away to a scrap yard (or an Authorised Treatment Facility, as they’re more formally known) and it will be crushed. The materials from your vehicle are then separated and recycled.

What's the difference between scrap and salvage?

When a car is scrapped, it’s crushed and its materials are recycled. The metal, glass, plastics, rubbers, etc. that it’s made up of will be returned to their most basic form, so that they can be made into other things. When a car is salvaged, it’ll be disassembled (either partly or entirely) and its parts will be taken out. These parts will then be used to restore other vehicles. It’s not unheard of for salvage cars to actually be repaired themselves and put back on the road, but this is usually only undertaken by people who really know their way around a car.

Can I scrap a car that's failed its MOT?

Absolutely! Even if your car is so badly damaged that your insurers have written it off, we’ll still be able to find you a buyer! We help sell MOT failures every day, so no matter what’s wrong with your car, you know we’ll be able to help you out!

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

Road Tax and Recycling: Navigating the Rules When Scrapping a Car with Outstanding Tax in the UK

The Pitfalls of Car Scrapping: Common Mistakes Owners Make and How to Avoid Them

The High Cost of Cutting Corners: Understanding the UK’s Penalties for Illegal Car Scrapping

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