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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.

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Scrap My Car Chelmsford

Scrapping your car in Chelmsford is easy with Scrap Car Comparison. In seconds, we can get your car valued and collect the best offers from your local, professional scrap buyers. Get a quote now – it’s easy, fast & FREE!

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Instant Online Quotes

Your vehicle valued in an instant

In as little as 30 seconds, you can have a quote in front of you listing the best prices offered for your car! We work with real, professional scrap dealers who want to buy your vehicle.

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All Prices Guaranteed

No renegotiations or hidden costs

By accurately describing the condition of your car, you guarantee the price you’re offered. Simply accept the quoted price and that value is locked-in! It’s exactly what you’ll receive.

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Free Collection UK-wide

Your car taken away without fees

Free collection of every vehicle is included for each customer, no matter where you live! It’s simply part of our service that helps make selling an old or damaged car even easier!

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✅ Insurance write offs

✅ Damaged vehicles

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✅ Uneconomical cars

✅ Missing paperwork

✅ Break downs

✅ SORN vehicles

✅ Electric and hybrid

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Who is Scrap Car Comparison?

  • We are the nation’s favourite vehicle scrapping comparison service!
  • We have offered over £275 MILLION to drivers in Chelmsford & around the UK!
  • We’ve removed more than 38,000 TONNES worth of cars from the road!

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“Really amazing service, was talked through the process from start to finish and everything went according to plan.”

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“Really straightforward with clear concise instructions. Easy to follow the sale of my vehicle through to the efficient collection.”

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“Friendly and helpful. Put my mind ease as not had to do this before myself! Great service.”

Samantha, Colchester

Scrap Car Comparison Mascot Services available in Chelmsford

The range of services that we offer includes:

Scrap your car

Selling a broken down old car might feel like an impossible task, but with Scrap Car Comparison, it’s easy! With just a your vehicle reg & postcode, we’ll get you a quote and find you the top buyers bidding for your car.

Sell a damaged car

Any amount of damage is acceptable to Scrap Car Comparison and our buyers! Even if your car has been completely written off, we’ll quote you a price in line with the market value of scrap metal. Enter your details – the valuation might surprise you!

Salvage your old vehicle

Salvaging is a better choice for those cars that still have a little bit of life left in them, but might be too much hassle – or too expensive – for the average motorist to fix up. Selling as salvage saves your car from the crusher and gets you more money!

Sell a van or commercial vehicle

Commercial vehicles, like vans, trucks or even buses, can also be sold with Scrap Car Comparison. When it comes to scrap vehicles, bigger is often better – there’s more metal! See if your commercial vehicle is worth more than you expected – get a quote now!

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Scrap Car Comparison Mascot Step by step guide

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Simply type in your vehicle registration number & postcode where prompted.

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Accept an offer that you’re happy with and guarantee that price.

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Prepare the documents you’ll need to show at collection time, then hand over the keys.

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What are the scrap car prices in Chelmsford?

The good news is that scrap car prices are directly linked to the weight of your car. Got something bigger than a car? We can price and scrap your van too. And those prices reflect the national average for scrap metal in the UK. Our network of approved scrap yards in Chelmsford and the wider Essex 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 Chelmsford area?

Whilst Scrap Car Comparison has been around since 2016, many of our associated scrap & salvage dealers in Chelmsford have actually been in operation for far longer. Decades of experience have allowed them 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 Chelmsford will easily cover the broader Essex area, even up to Braintree and Billericay. 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. 

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Our Charity Partners

We partner with a new charity every fortnight to give our generous customers the chance to aid their cause. Our Donate-A-Car scheme lets you give any amount of the earnings from your car sale to our charity partner. We’ve worked with:

St Luke’s Hospice Cheshire
KIND Liverpool
Music:Fusion
Scottish Book Trust
Doncaster Housing for Young People
North West Blood Bikes
Deafway
Motiv8
CESSAC
Rennie Grove Peace Hospice

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We’ve teamed up with some of Chelmsford’s professional, experienced scrap dealers to make selling your car in Essex simple!

CM1, CM2 & CM3 postcodes are all covered by the Scrap Car Comparison network, meaning that wherever in Chelmsford you live, you’ll be able to sell your old or damaged car.

We compare the top offers for your vehicle from Chelmsford-based businesses, but can also look further afield across Essex if it means getting you a better price!

Support local businesses without leaving your living room; get a quote with Scrap Car Comparison now. Take advantage of our vast network and free collection.

Here are the other Essex areas that we operate in regularly:

Rochford

Epping

Benfleet

Clacton-on-Sea

Canvey Island

Romford

Colchester

Witham

Wickford

Southend-on-Sea

Rayleigh

Loughton

Harlow

Grays

Chelmsford

Brentwood

Braintree

Billericay

Basildon

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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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