After signs of recovery in October, the average price for a scrap car hits a low in November. This 2% drop to the value of a scrap car means prices are at the lowest level seen in 2024.
In November the Ford Focus was the most frequently scrapped car with CarTakeBack. A scrap Ford Focus was worth an average of £253. That’s over 7% higher than the general average scrap car price in November, meaning an extra £18 in the bank for Focus owners.
Your scrap car could be worth much more than the average value! Numerous factors contribute to the value of scrap cars, including, the demand for metal and reusable car parts, plus the make, model, age, weight, condition, and even your location. It’s always worth getting an instant quote to find out the scrap value of your car.
Take a look at the trend over the last 13 months in the chart below…
About the CarTakeBack Scrap Car Price Index
The CarTakeBack Scrap Car Price Index is a rolling monthly index covering the last 13 months. It’s updated monthly using the prices paid for scrap cars at CarTakeBack recycling centres throughout the UK. We’ve taken into account that cars come in all shapes and sizes, which has an effect on their scrap value, the prices show what the average car would be worth. This means that the index gives a great indication of the movement in the value of scrap cars from one month to another.
The Ford Focus was again the most frequently scrapped car with CarTakeBack. The scrap value of a Focus has yoyoed in recent months, October saw a 6% increase and November sees prices return to September’s levels with a 6% decrease.
In November, cars in the top five saw a decrease to the average value, with the exception of the Vauxhall Zafira which maintained the same value as October.
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| Make & Model | October Average | November Average | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Focus | £268 | £253 | -6% |
| Vauxhall Corsa | £218 | £201 | -8% |
| Ford Fiesta | £239 | £237 | -1% |
| Vauxhall Astra | £248 | £215 | -13% |
| Vauxhall Zafira | £277 | £277 | 0% |
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Find out how much your car is worth as scrap, by entering your reg and postcode on our site. We may ask you some questions about the condition of your car to help us find you the highest value for it.
All CarTakeBack quotes are valid for 7 days, so if scrap metal values decrease, you’ll still get the best price for your car!
