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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 Leigh-on-Sea

The drivers of Leigh-on-Sea can scrap their cars with ease thanks to Scrap Car Comparison! In a matter of seconds, you can get a quote for your car from professional, licenced buyers and accept a guaranteed price. You’ll even get free collection, so you don’t need to worry about transporting the vehicle to the scrapyard!

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It takes just 30 seconds for us to get offers for your car! Find out what it's worth to local scrap buyers now.

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Accurately describe your vehicle and you'll receive a quoted price that's guaranteed and non-negotiable.

Free Collection UK-wide

Transportation headaches are a thing of the past. We'll get your car collected and removed for free!

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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 Leigh-on-Sea & around the UK!

    • We’ve removed more than 38,000 TONNES worth of cars from the road!

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"Excellent service from start to finish. Very impressed and would highly recommend"

Steve, Basildon

"Very easy and straight forward from start to finish. Would highly recommend"

Amanda, Saffron Walden

"Fantastic service. Friendly staff and everything clearly explained. Good company."

Rob, Basildon

Scrap Car Comparison Mascot Money paid out for these vehicles in Leigh-on-Sea

✅ MOT failures

✅ Non starters

✅ Insurance write offs

✅ Damaged vehicles

✅ Petrol and diesel vehicles

✅ Uneconomical cars and vans

✅ Missing paperwork

✅ Break downs

✅ SORN vehicles

✅ Electric and hybrid cars

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Scrap Car Comparison Mascot Services available in Leigh-on-Sea

The range of services that we offer includes:

Scrap your car

Scrapping your car is quick, simple and profitable when done with Scrap Car Comparison. All we need is a few details, like your vehicle reg & postcode, in order to get you the best deals for your car.

Salvage your old vehicle

If your car isn't quite ready to be crushed just yet, sell it as salvage instead with us. Salvage selling can make you more money, as these cars are more desirable to our buyers. Their parts will be stripped out and reused in other cars.

Sell a damaged car

Don't worry if your car is damaged. We've seen everything from bumps and scrapes to catastrophic crash damage, and found a buyer for them all! Whatever condition your car is in, Scrap Car Comparison can still help you sell it for cash.

Sell a van or commercial vehicle

Commercial vehicles that are used for business purposes, like vans, buses or trucks, can also be sold as scrap or salvage with us. In fact, you can even sell entire fleets of old vehicles in one go once they've reached the end of their time on the road.

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1. Get a quote

Enter your details into the form at the top of this page, or give our friendly team a call, and we'll generate a quote for you based on the specs of your car and the current market value of scrap metal.

2. Accept an offer

Guarantee your price by accepting the offer you're quoted. That value is then locked in and is exactly what you'll be paid once your car is collected. Our offers don't last forever as the price of scrap metal changes all the time.

3. Get paid

Hand over the keys at collection time and present the relevant paperwork, then your payment will be processed by the buyer. Time to start thinking about how you'll spend your cash while you wait the short time for it to hit your bank account.

Scrap Car Comparison Mascot Scrap Locations in Leigh-on-Sea

We work in tandem with Leigh-on-Sea’s best car scrap & salvage professionals to get the drivers of Essex the best deals possible when selling their cars.

The SS9 postcode is well covered by our network of buyers, so wherever you are, you can sell your old, unwanted or damaged car with Scrap Car Comparison.

Our process works by comparing prices offered by local Leigh-based vehicle disposal experts in order to find you the best offers. In fact, we’ll even look further across Essex if it means getting you a better deal – and your collection will still be free!

Sell your car from your sofa with Scrap Car Comparison, and support local Essex businesses while you’re at it!

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

Leigh-on-Sea beach and road

Benfleet

Clacton-on-Sea

Colchester

Southend-on-Sea

Harlow

Grays

Chelmsford

Brentwood

Braintree

Basildon

Should I use my local scrap buyer?

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 Leigh-on-Sea 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.

Can I get help with 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.

How long have you been working in Leigh-on-Sea?

Whilst Scrap Car Comparison has been around since 2016, many of our associated scrap & salvage dealers in Leigh-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.

How does scrapping differ from salvaging?

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 happens to my scrapped 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 much is my car worth in Leigh-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 Leigh-on-Sea 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 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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