Scrap car prices in Scotland for 2026
What cars are fetching across Scotland right now — and how to get the top figure for yours.
- Updated June 2026
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Scrap car price bands
Scrap car prices move with the global metal market, so any figure is a guide until we price your exact car against its reg. As a rough steer, here's what cars are fetching across Scotland right now, by size and type.
| Vehicle type | Typical examples | Scrap price range |
|---|---|---|
| Small hatchback | Corsa, Fiesta, Polo, Aygo | £120–£280 |
| Family hatch / saloon | Focus, Astra, Golf, Octavia | £160–£340 |
| Estate / MPV | Passat Estate, Zafira, Touran | £180–£380 |
| 4x4 / SUV | Qashqai, Kuga, X-Trail, Freelander | £220–£520 |
| Large 4x4 / pickup | Discovery, Hilux, L200, Shogun | £300–£700 |
| Van (light commercial) | Transit, Vivaro, Sprinter, Berlingo | £220–£600 |
| Electric / hybrid | Leaf, Zoe, Prius, e-Golf | £300–£900 |
Figures are a guide for end-of-life cars in Scotland and move with the metal market. Salvage and repairable write-offs are valued separately and usually fetch more. Your reg gets you a firm number.
What moves your car's scrap value
Weight & metal market
Heavier cars contain more recoverable steel and aluminium, and the price tracks the live scrap-metal market — which is why quotes are only firm for a short window.
Parts value
A car worth more broken than crushed earns more. Clean panels, a healthy engine or gearbox, and in-demand parts on common models all lift the figure.
Catalytic converter
The cat contains precious metals. A car with its original cat intact is worth meaningfully more than one that's been removed or stolen.
Completeness
A complete car beats a stripped one. Missing wheels, seats, electronics or the cat will reduce the price.
EV & hybrid batteries
Traction batteries and motors hold real value, so end-of-life EVs and hybrids often top the table.
Common questions
How much is my scrap car worth?
Most cars in Scotland fetch between £120 and £400, with 4x4s, vans, pickups and electric cars worth more. The exact figure depends on weight, the metal market and parts value — enter your reg for a firm price.
Why do scrap prices change?
Scrap value tracks the global metal market, which moves daily. That's why an online figure is a guide and a quote is only firm for a short window.
How do I get the top price for my car?
Keep the car complete — especially the catalytic converter, wheels and battery — have the V5C ready, and get a firm quote against the reg rather than a guess. We pay for what's there, so a whole car beats a stripped one.
Do you pay more for cars with good parts?
Yes. If a car is worth more broken than crushed — a clean engine, gearbox or in-demand panels — that lifts the offer above straight scrap weight.
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