October sees average scrap car prices recover from the lowest levels seen this year. Prices increased by 2% in October, though are still down by 11% compared to 2023.
In October the most frequently scrapped car with CarTakeBack was the Ford Focus. A scrap Ford Focus was worth an average of £268. That’s over 11% higher than the general average scrap car price, meaning an extra £27 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 a free quote to find out the value.
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 most frequently scrapped car with CarTakeBack is again, the Ford Focus. In October, cars in the top five saw an increase to the average value, with the exception of the Ford Fiesta. It was great news for owners of scrap Vauxhall Astras, the value of those increased by 11% to an average of £248.
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| Make & Model | September Average | October Average | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Focus | £254 | £268 | 6% |
| Vauxhall Corsa | £215 | £218 | 1% |
| Ford Fiesta | £258 | £239 | -7% |
| Vauxhall Astra | £223 | £248 | 11% |
| Vauxhall Insignia | £307 | £315 | 3% |
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Find out the scrap value of your car, 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 best price 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!
