Getting the best scrap price in Nottingham means comparing dealers, not just accepting the first offer. Our comparison service gets you quotes from up to five Authorised Treatment Facilities in the East Midlands in seconds, so you can see which dealer is offering the most before committing to anything.
Nottingham scrap prices: Most cars in Nottingham fetch between £150 and £350 for scrap in 2026. Heavier vehicles such as SUVs and large estates typically receive higher offers. Enter your reg for an accurate quote.
Free collection
Flatbed pickup at no extra charge throughout Nottingham and the East Midlands
Payment on the day
Bank transfer on collection day or next working day. All dealers comply with the Scrap Metal Dealers Act
Certificate of Destruction
Issued at the point of collection — your proof of legal disposal
Environment Agency ATFs
All Nottingham dealers in our network are registered with the Environment Agency
Areas covered in and around Nottingham
Dealers in our network collect from across Nottingham and surrounding areas, including:
- City Centre, The Lace Market and Hockley (NG1)
- Beeston, Chilwell and West Bridgford (NG9, NG2)
- Arnold, Carlton and Mapperley (NG3, NG4, NG5)
- Long Eaton, Ilkeston and the Erewash Valley
- Mansfield, Kirkby in Ashfield and Hucknall
- Derby city and Derbyshire
- Grantham, Newark and Lincolnshire borders
- Loughborough and north Leicestershire
How to scrap your car in Nottingham
Enter your registration plate and postcode on our comparison form. You will see quotes from dealers covering the Nottingham area within seconds. Select the best offer, confirm the collection details, and a flatbed truck will come to your address. The driver inspects the car, confirms the price, takes the keys, and hands you your Certificate of Destruction. Payment follows by bank transfer, usually on the day.
Whether your car runs or not makes no difference to how we collect. Non-runners, cars with failed MOTs, and accident-damaged vehicles are all accepted. See our guide: How to scrap a car that does not run.
Why compare dealers in Nottingham?
The East Midlands has a strong concentration of licensed ATFs, which means genuine competition for your vehicle. Quotes between dealers can vary by £30 to £70 for the same car, depending on their current collection routes and capacity. Taking 60 seconds to compare through our form often means a meaningfully better price for no extra effort.
Will I get less if I am further from Nottingham?
Possibly, though not always by much. Dealers further from your location have higher collection costs, which can reduce their offer slightly. In practice, if your car is in an area covered by our network, dealers will account for collection costs in their quoted price — there are no hidden charges added later. The price you accept is the price you receive.