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We Buy Scrap Cars Corby works out scrap car prices mainly from the vehicle's weight and the current scrap metal price, plus make, model, completeness, keys, V5C and location. Get your instant price online with your reg and postcode, or call 07598 314366.
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How much is my scrap car worth?
The honest answer is that it depends on the car, and the fastest way to find out is to get your instant price. We look up the vehicle from the registration, use your postcode to see where it is, and show you a price on screen. Collection is free, and we pay by bank transfer when we collect.
You will not find price figures on this site. Scrap values move with the metal market, so a number written on a web page goes out of date quickly. A price worked out from your actual car is more useful.
What affects a scrap car price?
| Factor | How it affects the price |
|---|---|
| Weight | Scrap is priced per tonne, so heavier vehicles are usually worth more |
| Scrap metal price | It goes up and down, and prices follow it |
| Make and model | Some models are worth more than their weight alone |
| Completeness | Engine, gearbox, catalytic converter and wheels all count |
| Keys and V5C | Having both makes the sale simpler |
| Location | Where the car is collected from |
Condition beyond that matters less than people expect. A car that does not run can still be worth a fair amount, because the metal is still there.
Why the price can change on the day
The price stands as long as the car is complete and as described. If something is different when we arrive, for example the catalytic converter has been removed or the engine is missing, we explain why before we load and you can say no. Nothing goes on the truck until you agree.
Cost guides for each service
Each service has its own cost guide explaining what affects the price for that kind of vehicle:
- Scrap car collection cost guide: the general guide for most cars.
- MOT failure cost guide: what a failed MOT does and does not do to the value.
- Non-runner cost guide: why a car that will not start is still worth something.
- Damaged car cost guide: accident damage, write-offs and flood damage.
- Scrap van cost guide: vans up to 3.5 tonnes, where weight counts for a lot.
For the background, read our guide on how scrap car prices work. If you are still deciding whether to fix the car first, our guide on scrap or repair may help.
Why cash offers are a warning sign
Paying cash for scrap cars has been illegal since the Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013. A buyer offering cash may also be skipping the ID checks and the Certificate of Destruction, which leaves you exposed if the car turns up somewhere later. We pay by bank transfer, check ID as the law requires, and send every car to a licensed ATF.
What is free
Collection is free. There is no charge for the paperwork, and the Certificate of Destruction comes from the ATF at no cost to you. Any full months of tax left are refunded automatically by the DVLA once the car is scrapped.
Get your instant price now, or call or WhatsApp 07598 314366 if you would rather talk it through. You can also browse our services.
Last updated 14 October 2026 by We Buy Scrap Cars Corby.
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How much will I get for my scrap car?
It depends mainly on the car's weight and the current scrap metal price, plus make, model and completeness. Get your instant price online to see the figure for your car.
Why don't you list prices on the website?
Scrap metal prices change, so a fixed figure would soon be wrong. The instant price is worked out from your actual vehicle.
Will you change the price when you arrive?
Only if the car is different from what you told us, such as a missing catalytic converter. We explain why before loading and you can say no.
Do I pay anything for collection?
No. Collection is free and we pay you by bank transfer when we collect.