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Scrapping a car in Essex shouldn’t feel like a gamble. Whether you’re in Basildon, Harlow and Grays or anywhere else across the county, our free, independent comparison tool lets you check real prices from licensed scrap and salvage buyers all in one place. We only partner with approved Authorised Treatment Facilities (ATFs) and reputable collectors who follow strict UK ELV and environmental standards. That means you get competitive quotes, legal compliance, and a smooth, stress-free experience from people who know what they’re doing.
Get a guaranteed price and complete the whole process in just a few minutes.
Enter your reg and Essex postcode. We check real-time scrap and salvage prices from licensed buyers in Essex and show verified offers only.
Pick the best price and book a time that suits you. Your driver arrives with ID and follows proper depollution and handling procedures — no pressure, no surprises.
You’re paid by secure bank transfer — never cash — in full compliance with the Scrap Metal Dealers Act. Your vehicle goes to an approved ATF and you receive your DVLA Certificate of Destruction.
Since 2012 Scrap My Car.net has been helping thousands of UK drivers recycle their vehicles safely and legally, with many based right here in Essex. Our platform is built around verified data, long-standing partnerships with licensed ATFs, and years of hands-on experience in the scrap and salvage industry. We understand UK ELV regulations, DVLA requirements, and how the local market affects scrap prices - and we use that knowledge to make sure every customer gets a fair, compliant deal from a trusted collector.
✅ Fully licensed partners only – Every scrap collector and ATF we work with is verified and approved under EA regulations.
✅ No sketchy operators - No unlicensed traders, no cash-in-hand deals, no risks.
✅ Transparent, independent comparisons - We show real-time quotes from trusted local buyers.
✅ Simple, legal, DVLA-compliant – From collection to your Certificate of Destruction, everything is handled properly.
✅ Local knowledge - We understand the Essex market and know which collectors consistently pay the best prices.
✅ Hassle-free process – Book, confirm, and get paid. No haggling, no hidden fees.
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Since we help a large number of customers scrap their vehicles every month, we can aggregate trends that we see in your area.
The most scrapped car makes and models are Ford Focus, Ford Fiesta, Vauxhall Astra, Vauxhall Corsa, Renault Clio, and Volkswagen Golf.
Also popular throughout the county are Peugeot, Nissan, Bmw, and Audi.
Silver is the most popular colour of car, with Black, Blue, Grey, and Red also favoured.
Based on postcodes, most of the scrapped cars came from the SS94L area.
Our scrap car collection covers outward codes across Essex, including CO1–CO9, CM0–CM9, RM4, EN9, SS0–SS9, SG8, IG7, IG9, E4, CB9.
Key towns we collect from include Church End (CM3, CM6–CM7), Tye Green (CM1, CM4), Howe Street (CM3, CM7), Smith's Green (CB9, CM6), Gallows Green (CM6, CO6), Heybridge (CM4, CM9), Lower Green (CM2, CM7), Creeksea (CM0, SS4), North End (CM6, CO9).
Where possible we will arrange for a local Essex-based Authorised Treatment Facility (ATF) to recycle your vehicle in line with UK regulations.
Absolutely, you can scrap your car in Essex and the neighbouring villages and towns, our free collection service offer extends across the whole the surrounding Essex area. We have a number of registered Elv and ATF licensed scrap yards covering your area that offer the most competitive prices, free collection and trustworthy customer service.
Here at scrapmycar.net our scrap car prices are not directly linked to the weight of your car but in fact what the car is worth. We can also give you a price to scrap your van. All our prices are competitive in the UK. In fact, our trustworthy network of ELV and ATF registered scrap yards in Essex will offer the most competitive prices for your vehicle. If we can salvage your car or van, rather than scrap it, then we’ll locate the best salvage buyer in the UK offering the best price and collection service nationally.
At our branch in Essex we scrap every known car, van and motorcycle make and model , from the very latest electric cars, both ULEZ and non-ULEZ compliant diesels and petrol engined cars and vans. As well as much older classic or vintage cars. Whether its a grey import, home modified car or even a commercial fleet that needs scrapping we can scrap it. We identify the specific make and model of vehicle from your registration plate, using the DVLA online vehicle Check service, this allows us to find the best price according to the manufacturer’s specific model data of the vehicle.
Absolutely, we can scrap practically any vehicle, car, bus, lorry or van in any condition. Prices we give will be under the assumption that there are no missing parts from your vehicle. Even if you have an accident damaged car, a car with no valid MOT, we will even take an insurance write off — whatever the condition your vehicle is in we can scrap it.
Speak to the team if you are unsure about your vehicle? Free phone us 7 days a week on 0333 772 1191.
We or the DVLA have no problem if you need to scrap a vehicle without a V5, but it is your legal responsibility to make sure you provide the DVLA with the information they require to keep their records up to date. You can do this online at the DVLA Website.
Car salvaging involves recovering a vehicle to repair it or strip it for parts, rather than dismantling and recycling it. Salvaging typically offers a higher return for your car or van.
When your car is scrapped the vehicle will be fully recycled. All of the manufacturer's components and mechanical parts will be stripped and then processed according to ELV/ATF licensed environmental protocols. Most of the materials used to manufacture new cars can now be fully recycled.
Prices paid depend on; year, make, model and condition. What's Yours Worth?
We work with verified Authorised Treatment Facilities (ATFs) across Essex. View verified ATFs in Essex .
