Scrap My Car in Brighton

Scrap car prices in Brighton in 2026 depend on your vehicle's make, model, weight and condition, plus the daily scrap metal price. Most cars fetch between £100 and £500. Enter your reg above for an instant guaranteed price based on live Brighton market rates.

A typical hatchback weighing around 1,200kg is worth between £150 and £300 at current Brighton scrap prices. Larger cars, SUVs and vans are worth more due to their greater weight. The price cards above show real amounts paid recently for popular models in the Brighton area.

Scrap car prices are calculated using three main factors — the vehicle's kerb weight, the current scrap metal price per tonne which changes daily, and any salvage value from working parts like the catalytic converter, engine or gearbox. Our quote tool factors all three in real time.

Yes — scrap metal prices fluctuate daily based on global commodity markets. The price you see when you get a quote is a guaranteed price locked in for that day. It is worth getting a quote sooner rather than later if you are ready to proceed.

Generally yes. Scrap value is largely based on weight since the car is ultimately sold for its metal content. A Range Rover will fetch significantly more than a Fiat 500 at the same metal price per tonne. Some vehicles also have parts with salvage value that push the price above the basic scrap weight figure.

Often yes. If your car has a working engine, gearbox, catalytic converter or alloy wheels, a salvage buyer may offer significantly more than the scrap weight price. Our quote tool shows you the best available price whether that turns out to be scrap or salvage — it is always worth checking both at the same time.

Yes — free collection is included with every quote across all Brighton and Hove postcodes. There are no hidden fees. The price you accept is exactly what gets paid into your bank account on collection day.

Absolutely. Our collectors carry the right equipment to recover non-runners, MOT failures, insurance write-offs and accident-damaged vehicles from anywhere in the Brighton area. Just let us know the vehicle's condition when you get your quote.

You will need your V5C logbook and photo ID. If you have lost the V5C you can still scrap your car — you will just need to notify DVLA separately online. We handle the Certificate of Destruction and DVLA notification as standard on every collection.