Average scrap car prices increase for second consecutive month! August saw a 2% increase compared to July. This second increase comes after prices in June were at the lowest level seen this year. Could prices maintain into September as we see the summer out.
If you’re ready to scrap your car it’s worth getting an instant quote with CarTakeBack as your car could be worth even more than the average! Many factors contribute to the value of a scrap car, including, the demand for metal and reusable car parts, plus the make, model, age, weight, condition of the car, and even your location.
In August the most frequently scrapped car was the Ford Focus, and this was worth an average of €281 – that’s 2.5% higher than the general average scrap car price!
Take a look at the last 13 months in the chart below…
About the CarTakeBack Scrap Car Price Index
The CarTakeBack Scrap Car Price Index is a rolling monthly index covering the last 13 months. It’s updated monthly using the prices paid for scrap cars at CarTakeBack recycling centres throughout Ireland. We’ve taken into account that cars come in all shapes and sizes, which has an effect on their scrap value, the prices show what the average car would be worth. This means that the index gives a great indication of the movement in the value of scrap cars from one month to another.
The Ford Focus was the most frequently scrapped car with CarTakeBack at an average value of €281 – that’s a €12 increase compared to the value in July. The Toyota corolla made it into the top five in August and that model saw the largest increase of 7%. All models in the top five saw a rise in value, except for the Opel Astra which was worth just 1% less than in July.
The scrap value of each car varies due to multiple factors, so it’s worthwhile getting a free quote when you’re considering scrapping your car to see if it’s worth more than the average.
Tip: you can move this table side to side on mobile devices if required.
| Make & Model | July Average | August Average | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Focus | €269 | €281 | 4% |
| Opel Astra | €267 | €265 | -1% |
| Volkswagen Golf | €272 | €280 | 3% |
| Ford Fiesta | €247 | €255 | 3% |
| Toyota Corolla | €284 | €303 | 7% |
Check out previous scrap car price updates >
To find out how much your scrap car is worth, just enter your reg and Eircode into our online form. We may ask you some simple questions about the condition of your car to help us get you the top price. All quotes are valid for 7 days, so if prices decrease, you’ll still get the best value for your scrap car!
