Car Scrap Prices Per Ton in the UK

Last updated on: June 4, 2025.

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Right now, scrap cars go for around £120 to £500 (T&C apply). Scrap prices in the UK aren’t skyrocketing, but they’re not plummeting either. Get your Free valuation!

Current UK Scrap Car Price Trends 2025

Month-YearAverage Car Scrap value Per Tonne (£)
June 2025£120
May 2025£120
April 2025£120
March 2025£120
February 2025£120
January 2025£120
Dec-24£120
Nov-24£220
Oct-24£200
Sep-24£180
Aug-24£155
Jul-24£160
Jun-24£160
May-24£150
Apr-24£160
Mar-24£160
Feb-24£180
Jan-24£190

What’s the starting price for scrap cars today?

Small Cars

ModelStarting Scrap Price
Ford Fiesta£120
Vauxhall Corsa£120
Volkswagen Polo£120
Toyota Yaris£120
MINI Hatch (3/5 door)£120
Hyundai i10£120
Kia Picanto£120

Medium Cars

ModelStarting Scrap Price
Volkswagen Golf£160
Ford Focus£160
Vauxhall Astra£160
Toyota Corolla£160
Skoda Octavia£160
Peugeot 308£160
Honda Civic£160

Large Cars / SUVs

ModelStarting Scrap Price
Nissan Qashqai£200
Kia Sportage£200
Hyundai Tucson£200
BMW X1£200
Mercedes-Benz GLA£200
Renault Kadjar£200

Special Car Take Back offers for Selected Car Brands

Looking to scrap your Lexus, Toyota, Jaguar or Mercedes? We offer exclusive high-value payouts for selected makes — especially petrol models, low-mileage cars, or those under 10 years old.

Lexus – Scrap value up to £1,000
ToyotaExtra payout for well-maintained hybrids and petrol cars
Jaguar – Premium rates for XF, XE and XJ models
Mercedes-Benz (Petrol)Top prices paid for Mercedes A-Class, C-Class and E-Class
Other Makes – Best Value in London guaranteed if under 10 years old and mileage is low

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Why Us?

  • ✅ Same-day payment – Bank transfer when we collect
  • ✅ DVLA-approved – Legal Certificate of Destruction
  • ✅ Free collection – Anywhere in London & Southeast
  • ✅ All makes and All conditions taken – Ford, BMW, Mercedes, Vauxhall, Audi, Jaguar

    Best Scrap Car Prices Near Me

    We pay top prices in:

    • London (South, East, North, West)
    • Kent (Dartford, Maidstone, Canterbury)
    • Essex (Chelmsford, Basildon, Southend)
    • Surrey (Guildford, Woking, Epsom)
    • Hertfordshire (Stevenage, St Albans, Watford)

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