Short answer: scrapping your car does not cost any money. In fact, you will usually recieve between £100 and £500 for scrapping your car.

If you scrap your car with an Authorised Treatment Facility like us at A&L, there is no cost for scrapping a car - in fact, we will pay you for your old car!

The value of your car depreciates every year. In fact, it’s often said that a car depreciates in value the moment you drive it away from the dealership. If you drive your car a lot, or if it becomes damaged, you can expect it to depreciate in value pretty quickly.

Did you know that the time of year you sell your scrap metal can make a significant difference in how much you earn? While scrap metal prices fluctuate almost daily, there are still certain times of year that are better for selling. In this blog, we will break down the seasonal trends that affect scrap metal prices and discuss which time of year is best for you to sell your scrap.

When you request a scrap car quote on our website, you will be asked: ‘Does the vehicle have alloy wheels?’. Alloy wheels are wheel rims manufactured using magnesium or aluminium alloys (or both) and are incredibly valuable - this blog aims to unpack why.  

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.