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Scrapping your car in the UK means selling it to a licensed Authorised Treatment Facility (ATF) that legally depollutes, dismantles, and recycles your vehicle. At Scrap a Vehicle, you get an instant online quote in under 30 seconds, free collection from anywhere in the UK, and same-day payment straight into your bank account.
Whether your car’s failed its MOT, been in an accident, won’t start, or you simply don’t need it any more – we’ll buy it off you and collect it for free. Running or not. Taxed or not. Insured or not. It doesn’t matter. We even handle MOT failures and non-runners daily.
- Current Scrap Prices (2026)
Popular Model | Avg Weight | Scrap Est. | Salvage Est. | Key Value Factor |
Ford Fiesta | 1,100kg | £160–260 | £300–500 | High demand for parts. UK's most common scrap car. |
Vauxhall Corsa | 1,150kg | £165–270 | £280–450 | Popular first car, consistent parts market. |
VW Golf | 1,350kg | £200–320 | £400–600 | Premium German parts hold value well. |
Ford Focus | 1,300kg | £190–300 | £350–550 | Workhorse vehicle, engines in demand. |
BMW 3 Series | 1,500kg | £240–380 | £500–800 | RWD drivetrain components highly sought after. |
Nissan Qashqai | 1,450kg | £230–360 | £450–700 | SUV parts premium. High metal weight. |
Mini Cooper | 1,200kg | £180–290 | £350–550 | Iconic brand, specialized parts market. |
Ford Transit | 2,000+kg | £350–600 | £800–1200+ | Huge weight + commercial parts value. |
*Indicative ranges based on Feb 2026 data. See our full Scrap Car Prices Guide for more.
Why Do People Scrap Their Cars?
It’s rarely a happy day when a car reaches the end of the road, but we make the exit as smooth as possible.
MOT Failure
The repair bill exceeds the car's value. Common issues include rust, emissions, and suspension.
Accident Damage
Written off by insurance (Cat S/N) or just a parking bump that's too pricey to fix.
Non-Runner
Seized engine, snapped timing belt, or blown head gasket. We recover these daily.
SORN / Unused
Sitting on the drive gathering moss? You can scrap a car without tax or insurance.
High Mileage
Engines with 200k+ miles are often tired. We recycle the metal when the mechanicals give up.
ULEZ Non-Compliant
Older diesels facing daily charges in clean air zones are often better off scrapped.
What Affects Your Scrap Value?
Weight
The single biggest factor. A Range Rover contains twice the steel of a Corsa, meaning double the metal value.
Catalytic Converter
Contains platinum, palladium, and rhodium. Genuine original cats add significant value (£50-£200).
Running Condition
If it starts and drives, it opens up the 'salvage' market where buyers pay more for engines and gearboxes.
Make & Model
Prestige brands (Audi, BMW, Mercedes) often have higher demand for second-hand parts.
Metal Markets
Global prices for steel and aluminium fluctuate daily. We track these to give you the best daily rate.
Location
Your distance from our nearest Authorised Treatment Facility can slightly impact the collection cost absorbed.
Scrap vs. Salvage: What's the Difference?
Scrap means the car has reached the end of its useful life. It will be crushed, shredded, and recycled for raw materials (steel, glass, rubber).
Salvage means the car (or its parts) is too good to crush. Specialized buyers will dismantle it to sell the engine, gearbox, lights, and panels as green parts.
The Benefit to You: Salvage pays more. Often 20-50% more than scrap weight alone. Our system checks both markets instantly.
High Value Parts
Audi engines, gearboxes, and LED headlights are in high demand. Don't sell for scrap price if your car has salvage value.
Scrap Value
£200
Our Price
£350+
How It Works – 4 Simple Steps
01
Get Instant Quote
Enter reg & postcode. We pull specs from DVLA and check scrap + salvage markets.
02
Book Collection
Accept the price. Choose a slot. Free collection from home or work.
03
We Collect & Pay
Driver checks ID, loads car, and transfers money to your bank account on the spot.
04
Paperwork Done
We handle DVLA notification. You get a CoD and road tax refund.
Read our full process guide for more details
- Frequently Asked Questions
How quickly can you collect my car?
In most areas, we offer same-day or next-day collection. If you get your quote and accept before midday, there’s a strong chance we can collect that same afternoon. At worst, we’ll have someone with you within 48 hours.
Do I need a V5C logbook to scrap my car?
It helps, but it’s not essential. If you’ve lost your V5C, you can still scrap your car by providing photo ID and proof of address, then writing to the DVLA separately. We guide you through the process.
Can I scrap a car that’s still on finance?
Not until the finance is settled. The finance company technically owns the vehicle until the balance is cleared. Once you’ve paid it off and received written confirmation, we can collect and scrap it as normal.
Will I get a road tax refund?
Yes. Once the DVLA processes the notification that your car has been scrapped, they automatically refund any full remaining months of road tax.
How do you pay me?
By bank transfer (BACS). This is the only legal payment method for scrapping vehicles in the UK under the Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013. Cash payments are illegal.