Deciding whether to sell or scrap your car can be a tricky decision to make. Selling the car will net you more cash if you can find a buyer, but that may be a rather big 'if' – especially if you've clocked up a lot of miles and the vehicle is no longer as reliable as it used to be.
To help you make the right choice, we've put together a list of key points to consider when deciding whether to sell or scrap your car. Let’s dive in!
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We can now confirm that the most scrapped car in 2024 was the Ford Focus!
You may recall that the same model also topped our most scrapped car list in 2023. Now that 2024 has come and gone, new data has shown that the Ford Focus is still the king of the scrapyard.
The reason so many of them were scrapped this year is probably because there were so many on the roads to begin with! Supposedly, 2.71% of all UK vehicles are Ford Focuses – or should it be Ford Foci? Either way, the Ford Focus is destined to be discontinued later in 2025 after nearly 30 years in production, so it might not hold onto this top spot for much longer.
Even though the Focus was the most scrapped car of 2024, the most scrapped brand was actually Vauxhall. They took second and third place for most scrapped cars this year, resulting in an overall win for the brand. Or loss, depending on how you look at it.
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There are a number of factors that go into calculating how much your car is worth to the scrap market.
If you're thinking of scrapping your car and wondering what price you can get for it, read on to find out what factors might affect the final sum.
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When a vehicle has reached the end of its lifespan, choosing to scrap it can offer a range of benefits. Whether you’re motivated by money or your environmental concerns, scrapping an old car is a responsible choice with many lasting positive impacts. Let’s dive in!
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Yes, scrapping your car is totally worth it for the cash reward alone! There are so many reasons to get rid of your car, and the money you’ll get from choosing to scrap it is a great incentive.
It’s not just the money that makes selling your car for scrap worthwhile, though – there are plenty of other benefits. If you’re unsure what to do with your old or broken car, here are 4 reasons why you should opt to scrap it.
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