{"id":313,"date":"2016-11-11T14:15:45","date_gmt":"2016-11-11T14:15:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.scrapcarnetwork.org\/news\/?p=313"},"modified":"2025-02-26T18:07:36","modified_gmt":"2025-02-26T18:07:36","slug":"get-best-price-scrap-car","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.scrapcarnetwork.org\/news\/get-best-price-scrap-car\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Get The Best Price For Your Scrap Car"},"content":{"rendered":"

Everyone likes to get a little bit extra – there\u2019s no shame in that! – and it\u2019s no different when you\u2019re looking to scrap your old car. So before you go ahead and say \u201cScrap My Car!\u201d to any old firm, take a look at our tips for getting the best price for your four-wheeled friend\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n

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Watch out for hidden fees<\/span><\/h2>\n

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When you\u2019re shopping around for scrap car quotes online, you\u2019ll find that offers can vary by quite a wide margin. But before you opt for the best price on the face of it, make sure that there are no hidden fees during the process – the last thing you want is to agree on a competitive quote, only to find that you\u2019re forking out a premium for certain collection dates, times, or locations. Always double check before confirming your booking that there\u2019s nothing to pay. <\/span><\/p>\n

And while we\u2019re at it, beware of dealers telling you that you\u2019ll get less money for your car if you can\u2019t find your V5C – otherwise known as your log book. The DVLA doesn\u2019t need your V5C to scrap your car, and any reputable dealer will be happy to collect your car without it – and without chopping twenty quid off the price they\u2019re paying you!<\/span><\/p>\n

Get in early<\/span><\/h2>\n

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Towards the end of a busy month, some scrap car recyclers may reduce the amount they pay for old cars as a way to handle a heavy workload. It\u2019s worth taking a little time when getting your scrap car quotes, shopping around and comparing the offers you get from dealers at the start of the month and the end. <\/span><\/p>\n

You may well be offered better prices the earlier in the month you get in touch – and if your car isn\u2019t ready for immediate collection, it may be possible to book collection a few weeks ahead, helping you to arrange a\u00a0scrap car collection<\/a> date that suits as well as a price that suits.<\/span><\/p>\n

Leave your car in one piece<\/span><\/h2>\n

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While there\u2019s something to be said for salvaging sought-after and valuable parts from your scrap car, it\u2019s worth remembering that the more you take out of the car, the lower the price is likely to be. Weigh up your options carefully to see which is likely to have the better outcome for your budget, and always be clear with your scrap car dealer about how intact the car is.<\/span><\/p>\n

Read enough? Click <\/b>Scrap My Car!<\/b><\/span><\/a> to get a fixed quote now!<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Get a fixed quote from a reputable company<\/span><\/h2>\n

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Make sure when you say \u201cScrap My Car!\u201d that the price you\u2019re offered is the one you\u2019re going to get – get it in writing and make sure it\u2019s guaranteed. <\/span><\/p>\n

Double check that the company you choose knows everything they need to about the age, make, model and condition of your car, so there can be no \u201cmisunderstandings\u201d or claims that the car isn\u2019t what expected – the last thing you want is to have to negotiate a new price with the person who comes to collect your car.<\/span><\/p>\n

Scrap Car Network offers customers a written quote that\u2019s fixed from the moment we send it. No hidden extras, no haggling – just straightforward service and a great price.<\/span><\/p>\n

Get money back on your insurance and tax<\/span><\/h2>\n

Like we always say, it\u2019s worth taking care of the paperwork to make sure you get as much value as possible from your old car. Phone your insurance company and contact the DVLA to see whether you can get unused tax and insurance payments refunded.<\/span><\/p>\n

Contact the DVLA to <\/b>cancel your vehicle tax<\/b><\/span><\/a> here.<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Ready to scrap your car? Hit Scrap My Car!<\/span><\/a> now to get our most competitive quote straight to your inbox.<\/span><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Everyone likes to get a little bit extra – there\u2019s no shame in that! – and it\u2019s no different when you\u2019re looking to scrap your old car. So before you go ahead and say \u201cScrap My Car!\u201d to any old firm, take a look at our tips for getting the best price for your four-wheeled […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":113,"featured_media":316,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[16,1],"tags":[5],"yoast_head":"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\t\n\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n