Scrap Car News

February sees an increase to the average amount paid for a scrap car! Find out more in our February update…

CarTakeBack’s initiative, which enables the public to donate the value from old cars direct to charity, has hit a major milestone… Raising over £1,000,000 for good causes!

Following CarTakeBack’s Ken Byng speaking as an expert witness at Parliament’s Environment and Climate Change Committee, recommendations have been published, including the focus on EV recycling we said was needed…

We kick the year off with the average value of scrap cars having reduced, which was expected due to market conditions. Find out more in our January scrap car price update…

The year ended on a minor decline in the value of scrap cars, but not all models follow the trend! Find out more about current scrap car prices and compare the top prices on offer…

While 2023 has seen a steady decline in scrap prices, the overall average scrap car price for 2023 is a healthy £316. We take a look at the figures over 12 months and the top car models, colours and fuel types you’ve scrapped this year…

After six consecutive months of decline, November sees an increase to the average value of a scrap car! Find out more about current scrap car prices and compare the top prices on offer…

While effective car recycling is key to the future success of an environmentally responsible car industry, making cars more sustainable goes beyond recycling them at the end of their life. Long-term progress is coming from the manufacturers that are turning their businesses into true circular economies. We take a look at the companies using environmentally-friendly materials in the production of their new cars.