Best prices in 30 seconds

Excellent

4.9 average 4,161 reviews

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 Swindon

Get a great price when scrapping your car with Scrap Car Comparison! Swindon’s drivers can get the best deal around for their old vehicle – car, van, truck, or something else – no matter what condition it’s in. Accept an offer and that price is guaranteed, and we’ll even arrange for it to be collected and taken away at NO cost to yourself! So, for FREE collection, simple scrapping and top prices, get a Scrap Car Comparison quote today!

Quick & easy

Getting a quote for your scrap car in Swindon is a rapid process with Scrap Car Comparison - find out what your vehicle is worth as scrap today in seconds!

Best prices

Our prices are in-line with the industry standard price of scrap metal, meaning you're always offered a fantastic fair deal with us!

Free collection

Collection is absolutely free with Scrap Car Comparison, so don't stress over how you'll get your car to the scrap yard - that's part of our service!

Start your Scrap Quote Now

Vast Wiltshire network

Top prices paid

Free collection

Quotes in seconds

Who is Scrap Car Comparison?

We’ve been in business for almost two decades and we buy hundreds of thousands of cars every year! This makes us the biggest scrap & salvage buying site in the UK!

We also work with charities and have raised over £750,000 for good causes since 2021.

We serve local communities by keeping the roads clear of unsafe vehicles, while boosting Swindon’s local business economy!

You may have seen us

Testimonials

"Fantastic people great to deal with so friendly and knowledgeable."

Phillip, Swindon

"Fab service i called to get a quote and was given a realistic price everything went smoothly from start to finish."

Cathy, Swindon

"Very efficient service, paid on same day impressed."

John, Swindon

Money paid out for these vehicles in Swindon

✅ 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 Swindon

Scrap Car Comparison offers the following services in Swindon, Wiltshire:

Scrap your car

Sell your old car, regardless of its condition - whether you've driven it into the ground, or it's been written off in a crash, our professional scrap buyers will offer you good money for your motor.

Salvage your old vehicle

Selling your vehicle for parts - 'spares & repairs' - is a great way of making even MORE money than selling as scrap! If your car still has working parts, those will be stripped out and salvaged for use in other vehicles. Your offer price will reflect this!

Sell your damaged car

Crash damage is something we see every day here at Scrap Car Comparison. If your car has some minor damage or is absolutely wrecked, we'll find you a keen buyer who's offering a competitve price. Our buyers specialise in scrap vehicles, so they know how to extract value from your vehicle in any condition.

Scrap a van or commercial vehicle

A business that relies on vehicles needs to be able to trust them. If your work car, van, or truck is on its last legs - or worse - then get a quote from Scrap Car Comparison today and ensure your business runs smoothly for the foreseeable future. Sell your old banger, and put the money towards a more reliable vehicle.

Start your Scrap Quote Now

How to scrap your car in Swindon

1. Get a quote

Getting a Scrap Car Comparison quote is easy! All you need to do is enter your vehicle's registration plate number, along with your postcode, into our quote form on this page! That'll give you a price for your car or van in seconds. This price will be the scrap value of your vehicle, so if you think it's a little underwhelming, enter a few extra details when prompted and we'll see if your car is good enough for salvage. Salvage cars are worth a lot more, so those 'few extra details' could earn you MORE than a few extra pounds.

2. Give us more information

Those extra details we require will allow us to build up a clearer picture of you vehicle's condition - whether important parts like the engine, gearbox, wheels, and more are salvagable. Don't worry, we've kept the process very simple throughout, and you don't need to be a mechanic to understand what we're asking for. Remember, salvage vehicles sell for a LOT more so it will be worth taking a minute or two longer!

3. Collection & payment

Once you've accepted an offer, the price is then guaranteed. You'll be paid every penny of it, with no renegotiating or tyre kicking at the point of collection. Speaking of which, collection is completely FREE! No matter where you are in the country, we'll collect your car and take it away to be scrapped or salvaged so that you don't have to! When the vehicle has been collected, your payment will be processed and paid directly into your bank account - generally payments land in a matter of hours!

Scrap Locations in Swindon

The Scrap Car Comparison network covers all of Swindon and the surrounding Wiltshire area, with our nationwide buyers ready to purchase your car wherever you are. You can get a quote to scrap your car from anywhere in Swindon and our specialist buyers will offer you fair, accurate and impressive prices every single time! Better still, we’ll try to put you in touch with a local buyer first and foremost, so you’ll be profiting from your old motor while supporting a local business at the same time!

Station Road, Swindon

2026 car scrapping and salvaging statistics for Swindon

In 2025 we helped our customers in Swindon sell circa 1640 cars. That’s 26% of all the cars brought to us in Wiltshire.
860 of the cars in Swindon were sold at their scrap value, but 781 (48%) were sold to specialist salvage buyers at a higher price.
The average mileage of all the cars sold in Swindon was 126515 miles; the youngest car was 3.4 years, and the oldest was 40 years.
Of all the fuel types, petrol was most commonly brought to us making up 54% of all vehicles. Diesel made up 45%, and electric, only 1%.
23% of all the cars were black, 17% were blue, 14% were grey, 11% were red, 24% were silver, and 12% of them were white.

A blue rosette showing the number of cars scrapcarcomparison scrapped in Wiltshire and Swindon in 2025

What are the scrap prices around Swindon?

Scrap cars in Swindon are priced up based on the value of scrap metal. The overall value of scrap metal changes regularly, but we keep our finger on the pulse so that we know how much you should be getting for your vehicle. Generally speaking, heavier cars are worth more than lighter ones. This is simply because heavier vehicles are made from more metal.

Scrap vs salvage - what's the difference?

Salvage cars are broken down and taken apart, with their parts being resold or reused in other vehicles. Some salvage vehicles are actually restored themselves, too, at the expense of the buyer.

Scrap cars are disposed of entirely. These vehicles will be crushed whole and their materials will be recycled.

What happens to my car after it's scrapped?

If you scrap your car with us in Swindon, it’ll be disposed of by one of the Authorised Treatment Facilities on our network. These facilities get rid of old cars the ‘proper’ way; that means it’s crushed and recycled in line with all government regulations. The process is done professionally and safely.

Can I sell my damaged car even if it's written off or failed an MOT?

Absolutely! We’ll take any and all cars here at Scrap Car Comparison, so don’t be afraid to get a quote even if your car has seen far better days! Write offs, non-runners, MOT failures, and whatever else you can think of are all scrapable with Scrap Car Comparison!

Can I sell my specific model of car with Scrap Car Comparison?

Scrap Car Comparison buys all vehicles, regardless of make or model. We’ve got an experienced team and an extensive database of vehicles already on our system, so there’s a good chance we’ve scrapped or salvaged a motor just like yours already! So, if you drive a foreign import or a one-off special edition, you can get a quote with us and use our service today.

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

The Risks of Going Off Record icon

The Risks of Going Off-Record: What Really Happens If You Scrap a Car Without Informing the DVLA

×

Featured Charity

Stroke Association

Find Out More

Your request is processing

Your request is processing...