Are you aware that where you live in the UK has a huge impact on how much money you can get for scrapping your car?
Several factors affect this, but if you live in one of the richest areas, then you're going to make a ton of money! Therefore it is always good to get a car scrap quote comparison from multiple scrap car dealers
Liverpool
Glascow
Bolton
Manchester
There are many scrap car dealers in the above locations competing against each other. Prices are usually better for customers when there is competition, however, some scrap car dealers aren't as competitive when it comes to pricing.
Considering Birmingham's size, you might expect it to be a good place to sell your scrap car, but the Birmingham scrap car market is not as competitive as in some smaller towns and cities such as Liverpool and Swindon. Birmingham might have many scrap yards, but there is not the same drive for competitive prices.
However, it isn't only the number of scrap dealers that affects prices, as in some areas you'll get a good price for your scrap car even if the number of local scrap dealers is low. Having two scrap dealers trying to outdo each other is all it takes. The customer who receives a more expensive price for their vehicle is always the winner in this situation.
Here are a few of the towns and cities with a relatively low number of ATFs or without a competitive scrap car market.
Bangor
Barnstaple
Brighton
Harrogate
You're unlikely to get a good price for your scrap car in remote areas like the highlands of Scotland. Transport costs in super rural areas may make it impossible for you to sell your End of Life Vehicle. As a result, some dealers will not be interested in picking up your vehicle and transporting it back to the scrap yard.
As you can see from the above list, it isn't just in remote areas where you won't get as good a price for your scrap car. There is a relatively low number of Authorised Treatment Facilities involved in scrap car recycling in these towns and cities, or the market is not competitive.