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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.

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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 Clacton

Are you in Clacton-on-Sea with a car that needs scrapping? Sell it fast with Scrap Car Comparison! We quote the best prices for old, unwanted or damaged cars in as little as 30 seconds. All it takes is your car’s registration & your postcode to get started.

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Your vehicle valued in an instant

Immediately find out what your car is worth to local scrap buyers simply by entering your vehicle reg & postcode above.

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No renegotiations or hidden costs

Give us an accurate description of your car and we’ll guarantee your price. What you accept is exactly what you’ll be paid.

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Free Collection UK-wide

Your car taken away without fees

Don’t worry about transporting your car after it’s been sold. Collection is included for everyone at no charge.

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✅ MOT failures

✅ Non starters

✅ Insurance write offs

✅ Damaged vehicles

✅ Petrol and diesel

✅ 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 Clacton & around the UK!
  • We’ve removed more than 38,000 TONNES worth of cars from the road!

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“Friendly, helpful, put my mind ease as I’d not had to do this before myself! Great service.”

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“Fast, quick, easy and a far better price than other sites Highly recommend.”

Chris, Harlow

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“Scrap Car Comparison got back to me straight away and found me a good deal.”

Ashley, Southend

Scrap Car Comparison Mascot Services available in Clacton

There is a range of vehicle services that Clacton’s drivers can use with Scrap Car Comparison:

Scrap your car

Don’t panic if you’re struggling to sell your car – now you’ve found Scrap Car Comparison, it’ll be easy! Get a quote in as little as 30 seconds and sell your car today.

Sell a damaged car

We don’t care if your car is a bit scratched or totally written off – we’ll get it sold! Our buyers want your car, whatever condition it’s in. The raw metal is an important resource that’s worth good money to our professional scrap dealers.

Salvage your old vehicle

Sell your car as salvage, instead of scrap, and you’ll bank some extra cash. Salvaging vehicles means parts of them will be saved from the crusher. See if your car is salvageable now!

Sell a van or commercial vehicle

Commercial vehicles can be sold through Scrap Car Comparison just as easily as cars can be! In fact, you can sell a whole fleet of commercial vehicles – vans, buses, trucks & more – in one go when you get a quote from us!

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Scrap Car Comparison Mascot Step by step guide

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Submit your vehicle reg & postcode and we’ll present you with a selection of offers from Clacton-based scrap dealers.

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Accept one of the offers for your car, or give us a few extra details to see if you could get a salvage price for your car instead!

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Gather up some documentation, including photo ID, then await the collection of your car. Hand over the keys and get paid.

Scrap Car Comparison Mascot FAQs

What are the scrap car prices in Clacton-on-Sea?

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 Clacton 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 Clacton area?

Whilst Scrap Car Comparison has been around since 2016, many of our associated scrap & salvage dealers in Clacton-on-Sea 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 Clacton will easily cover the broader Essex area, even up to Colchester and Manningtree. 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

Scrap Car Comparison gives its customers the opportunity to help out local and national charities. You can choose to donate any amount from the sale of your car through our Donate-A-Car scheme. Here are some of the charities we’ve partnered 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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Scrap Car Comparison’s network of professional buyers based in Clacton and around Essex means we can get your can sold in a flash, wherever you’re located.

CO15 & CO16 residents can sell their car with us and have it collected for free, be it right by the beach or somewhere along the A133.

We’ve got so many Authorised Treatment Facilities (ATFs) on our books that we can even look across Essex to get you the highest price possible – but don’t worry, your collection will still be free!

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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