Posted on Tuesday, 30 April 2019 by CarTakeBack

April has seen a slight drop in the prices paid for scrap cars. The average price paid for a scrap car in Australia in April is 2% lower than what was paid in March. However, the value of scrap cars is still an impressive 23% higher than the scrap values seen in April 2018.

There's a possibility that the global demand for scrap metal might increase as we move into May, increasing scrap car value, but there are no guarantees.

The CarTakeBack Scrap Car Price Index is updated monthly using the prices on offer for scrap cars at CarTakeBack recycling centres throughout Australia. It is intended to give an indication of the movement in the price from one month to another, with the prices being shown as a percentage. Cars come in all shapes and sizes which has an effect on their scrap value, so prices have been adjusted to show what the average car would be worth.

Check out our previous scrap car price updates >

Getting the best price for your scrap car

The value of your scrap cars depends on the weight of the scrap metal it has, and the value of any reusable parts. The CarTakeBack instant quote system takes into account the most up-to-date scrap metal prices on offer at our branches to give you a quote for your scrap car. Simply enter your vehicle details and your location into our quote form online, to see how much you will get paid for your car.

The price you see on screen will be guaranteed for seven days, so if the value of scrap metal does drop, you'll still be getting the best price for your car.

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