When should I scrap my car?
First of all, what is a scrap car? Answering this question may help you better judge when you should scrap your car.
A scrap car is usually no longer running, reached the end of its life or has been involved in a collision where it is broken beyond repair. Other reasons may be because it has failed its MOT or has become too expensive to maintain.
When you scrap your car, it is taken to an authorised treatment facility where it goes through a detailed process to be recycled. Almost every modern car can be recycled and made into something else. The materials recycled from the scrap car could be used in other vehicles or something different entirely like sun cream, paint or rings.
When done correctly by professionals, scrapping your car has a positive impact on the environment. Therefore, it is very important that you use a respectable scrap car dealer like Scrap My Car Company.
When is it time to scrap your car?
There are a number of reasons for scrapping a car and they can vary from person to person, or from vehicle to vehicle. Let’s list out the most common reasons for scrapping a car below:
- Vehicle is no longer running
- Been involved in a collision
- Broken beyond repair (write-off)
- Failed MOT
- Too expensive to maintain
- Reached the end of its life
- High fuel consumption
- No longer safe to drive
- You simply need the money
If any of the above are true for you, that could mean your vehicle is ready to be scrapped.
However, perhaps after reading this you’re thinking that you might be able to sell your car instead. If that’s the case, read these articles for more clarity:
What’s the difference between scrap or salvage cars?
Do I sell or scrap my car – Problems you could face
If you’re still unsure though, simply give us a call or fill out our online scrap quote form.
What is the price of scrap cars
According to our recent scrap car price report May 2022, the average price of a scrap car was £300. This was a 5% increase from the previous month and a 40% increase from the previous year.
Prices of scrap vehicles seem to be rising month on month and it’s not showing signs of stopping anytime soon. However, all good things come to an end so do not miss out on these high prices and get a quote today.
Here is a list of the top 5 cars we scrapped in May 2022:
| Make & Model | April Average Scrap Value | May Average Scrap Value | Percentage Change |
| Ford Fiesta | £290 | £305 | 5% |
| Vauxhall Corsa | £280 | £295 | 5% |
| Ford Kia | £245 | £260 | 6% |
| Vauxhall Astra | £310 | £320 | 3% |
| Vauxhall Insignia | £310 | £320 | 3% |
What do I need to do when scrapping my car
- Choose the right scrap my car company
- Provide accurate vehicle details in our scrap my car quote form
- Be available for collection or drop off
- Provide the correct paperwork
- Get paid, usually the same day
- Receive Certificate of Destruction?
- Claim back unused road tax and insurance on your scrap car
For more details on the above points, read our scrap my car guide for beginners.
What happens to my vehicle once you collect it?
We take your vehicle to an Authorised Treatment Facility (ATF), where they perform the following steps:
Step 1: Remove hazardous substances from your scrap car
Step 2: Dismantle your scrap car
Step 3: The destruction of your scrap car
Shortly after you will get the certificate of destruction (CoD) and by that time the entire process is fully completed.
Are you ready to scrap your car now?
The process of scrapping and recycling your vehicle instead of it being sent to landfill will have a positive impact on the environment. We make sure your vehicle is scrapped correctly and legally.
All you need to do is fill in your details on our website to get a free quote! We offer the best scrap prices and cover many locations in Hertfordshire.