Scrap Car Price Update

Find out the latest average value of a scrap car

Scrap metal prices across the globe can change often and they have an impact on the price paid for your scrap car. The CarTakeBack scrap car price index monitors the changes in the value of scrap cars at our branches across Australia every month. Choose a month below to compare scrap car prices.

How much is a scrap car worth?

In the last 12 months the average price for scrap cars has ranged between $527 and $595. The current average value of a scrap car is $527.

October 2024

October 2024

The average price for scrap cars reduces in October.

Find out more in our latest update >

What influences scrap car prices?

There’s plenty of elements that goes into giving you the top scrap price for your car, including, the demand for scrap metal and any reusable car parts, plus the make, model, age, weight, condition, and even your location.

If you Choose CarTakeBack you won’t to have to worry about all of these influences on the value of your scrap car, we do all the hard work for you. Prices are updated regularly based on these factors, and we’re able to offer you the best value with our free quote service – so you don’t need to shop around.

More about what influences the current value of a scrap car…

 

Scrap metal demand and value

Scrap metals are bought and sold throughout the world, consequently the value of these metals fluctuates depending on supply and demand. This has an impact on the price of a scrap car. Our branches regularly monitor these metal values and adjust prices accordingly.

Size and weight of your car

Due to scrap metal demand influencing the value of a car, the weight of your car is an important piece of information. Our instant quote system allows us to calculate the weight of your vehicle! Though this doesn’t just mean the heavier the car the more valuable it is, there’s a lot of other factors to consider too.

Make, model and age of your car

As a brand new car will cost more than a used one, the age of a car to be scrapped can be reflected in its value. Older cars may no longer have parts that are in demand to be reused and so they’re worth less than newer model.

Condition of your car

Missing or damaged parts will affect the scrap price you’re offered for your car. This is why it’s not a good idea to remove parts yourself when you scrap your car, you’re only making it less valuable. If your car has missing parts, it’s always a good idea to make us aware so we can let you know how much it can impact the value of it.

The distance from the buyer

In most cases, you’ll get a higher price if you’re closer to the buyer. Though it’s not always the case, some specialists will be willing to travel and pay more for particular cars. We offer collection across major cities in Australia and with our quote service you’ll be offered the best price for your car from buyers local to you, as well as those further afield that are willing to travel to buy your car.

Scrap car price comparison

Select a month below to see how scrap car prices compare to previous months

2023 saw prices mainly increase month on month throughout the year, with a high in October of almost $600. Then followed a decline in prices to end the year.

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2022 scrap car prices increased considerably month on month throughout the first half of the year, reaching record-breaking prices! Then followed a slight drop to prices, with the last few months of the year levelling out.

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2021 scrap car prices mainly increased month on month throughout the year, ending the year on a high with record breaking prices!

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2020 scrap car prices saw a sharp drop due to the impact of the Coronavirus lockdown in the spring. Prices began to recover through the summer and sharply increased in the final quarter of the year.

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What a year 2019 was for the value of scrap cars! After a year of increases, December saw the prices paid for scrap cars in 2019. The value of scrap cars rose by a whopping 42% higher than they were in December 2018, after an upward trend of prices throughout most of the year.

2018 scrap car prices steadily increased month on month throughout the year, despite a small drop in July. After that prices remained strong throughout the latter half of the year. With December seeing prices that were a huge 57% higher than those in the previous December!

2017 saw a relatively steady first half of the year with no major increases or decreases to the average prices being paid for scrap cars. In July prices soared by 25% with strong prices remaining until the end of the year.

2016 saw the average scrap car price reach its lowest level of the year in March, quickly recovering in April and May. Then prices steadied throughout the following months, but the year ended on a high with strong prices seen in November and December.

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