Scrap car pricing can feel like a black box. In reality it comes down to a handful of factors that any buyer — including us — takes into account.
Weight and metal content
Heavier vehicles generally yield more recoverable steel and non-ferrous metal, which is priced against live scrap metal indices that move daily with global commodity markets.
Age and specification
Newer vehicles often have more salvageable parts — engines, gearboxes, electronics — that carry value beyond the raw metal, which is reflected in a higher quote.
Engine size
Larger engines contain more recoverable metal and higher-value components, so quotes typically scale upward with engine capacity.
Condition and completeness
A complete vehicle is worth more than one that's missing an engine, catalytic converter, or major panels — those parts often have resale value independent of the scrap weight.
Your postcode
Collection cost is factored into pricing behind the scenes so that it's always free to you — but it does mean quotes can vary slightly by region based on local collection logistics.
The good news: our tool factors all of this in automatically the moment you enter your registration, so you get one clear, final figure rather than having to negotiate.