Posted on Monday, 30 September 2019 by CarTakeBack

After scrap car values rising over winter, September has continued to bring good news… The prices paid for scrap cars this month have stayed stable, an impressive 32% higher than this time in 2018.

The price of scrap cars depends on many factors, including the global scrap metal market. As there are no guarantees that the market will continue to stay so strong, if you’ve got an old car sitting on your driveway that needs to be scrapped, now is the time to do it!

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 >

How is the value of my scrap car worked out?

To work out the value of your scrap car, we look at lots of factors, including the current value of metal in the global scrap metal market. By adding your car's registration and the area it's in to our online quote form, you'll see instantly how much your car is worth right now. From there you'll be able to arrange for your car to be collected, or you can drop it off at your nearest CarTakeBack branch, getting the best price for your car.

The quote we give you for your scrap car is valid for seven days, so if the value does drop between you getting a quote and accepting, you don’t need to worry!

Get an online quote now! >