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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 Wolverhampton

Scrapping your car in Wolverhampton? It only takes seconds to get the best price with our online quotes, with free collection and fast service for all. We put you in touch with your best local scrap yards to give you a stress-free experience and make sure you get the best deal for your old car. Get a quote now!

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Your vehicle valued in an instant Your car’s registration number and postcode is all we require to get you a selection of quotes.

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Your car taken away without fees Collection is always free with Scrap Car Comparison. We’ll handle the removal of your car.

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Who is Scrap Car Comparison?

The UK’s most popular vehicle scrapping comparison site!

Offered more than £275 MILLION to motorists in Wolverhampton & the UK!

Taken over 38,000 TONNES worth of vehicles from the road!

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Testimonials

"“Honestly could not fault this company from friendly 1st call to them collecting. Would definitely highly recommend.” "

Daniel, Wolverhampton

"“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

"“Really easy, great comms, picked up when they said they would, would definitely recommend!” "

Jessica, Wolverhampton

Money paid out for these vehicles in Wolverhampton

✅ 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

Services available in Wolverhampton

Our list of services includes:

Scrap your car

Selling your car as scrap is quick, easy and profitable for you! Scrap Car Comparison can get you a quote for your vehicle in less than a minute, with no hidden fees, and using only your car’s reg & postcode.

Sell a damaged car

Scratches and scrapes, or a complete write off – it doesn’t matter to us, or our buyers! We’re interested in every vehicle, no matter the extent of any damage yours might have suffered.

Salvage your old vehicle

Think your car is too good to be crushed? Sell it as salvage instead and you could save its surviving parts and get yourself a higher price! All we need is a few extra details and salvaging will be a possibility!

Sell a van or commercial vehicle

It’s not just cars that we help sell! Vans, trucks, buses and other commercial vehicles can also be sold with Scrap Car Comparison. In fact, we can dispose of entire fleets in one go!

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How to scrap your car in Wolverhampton

Get a quote

Enter your vehicle registration & postcode at the top of the page. You’ll be presented with a selection of offers for your vehicle in an instant.

Accept the offer

Accept one of the offers, or give us a few extra details so we can determine if your car is fit for salvage. Accepting guarantees your price.

Arrange collection

Arrange a collection time to suit you, then sit back and relax while your car is taken away and your payment is processed. All you’ll need to do is hand over the keys!

Scrap Locations in Wolverhampton

Whether you’re around Bilston, Molineux, Wednesfield or Wombourne, our network of scrap buyers has you covered. WV1 all the way through the WV16 postcodes are on our radar, and we also have plenty of Authorised Treatment Facility (ATF) partners in the wider West Midlands region, so we can track down the best deal for your vehicle from slightly further afield if required – with free collection still included!

Where possible we will arrange for a local West Midlands based authorised scrap car specialist (ATF) to scrap your car, supporting the local economy and making collection easier for you.

Here are the other neighbouring towns and cities we cover in your area:

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Sutton Coldfield

West Bromwich

Willenhall

Walsall

Stourbridge

Solihull

Dudley

Wolverhampton

Coventry

Birmingham

Wolverhampton Scrapping and Salvaging Statistics

In 2024 we helped our customers in Wolverhampton sell 2571 cars. That’s 8% of all the cars in West Midlands.
1447 of the cars in Wolverhampton were sold at their scrap value, but 1125 (0%) were sold to specialist salvage buyers at a higher price.
The average mileage of all the cars sold in Wolverhampton was 125341 miles; the youngest car was 1.5 years, and the oldest was 39 years.

There were 530 black cars scrapped in Wolverhampton in 2024. They made up 21.9% of all cars scrapped. That matches the national average of 21.9%
460 of them were blue. They made up 19.0% of all cars scrapped. That matches the national average of 19.0%
327 of them were grey. They made up 13.5% of all cars scrapped. That matches the national average of 13.5%
261 of them were red. They made up 10.8% of all cars scrapped. That’s 0.6% higher than the national average of 10.1%
581 of them were silver. They made up 24.0% of all cars scrapped. That’s 0.2% higher than the national average of 23.7%
265 of them were white. They made up 10.9% of all cars scrapped. That’s -0.8% lower than the national average of 11.8%

What are the scrap car prices in Wolverhampton?

The good news is that your scrap car value is directly linked to the weight of your car. And those prices reflect the national average for scrap metal in the UK. Our network of approved scrap yards in Wolverhampton 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 Wolverhampton area?

Whilst Scrap Car Comparison has been around since 2016, many of our associated scrap & salvage dealers in Wolverhampton have actually been in operation for far longer. Decades of experience have allowed 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.

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 Wolverhampton will easily cover the broader Wolverhampton area, even up to Dudley and Birmingham. However, the costs and time associated with going further, and the low margins for scrap yards is 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.

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.

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