Average prices for scrap cars drop in December by 1% – that’s just €2 lower than those in November. This slight decrease sees the year end with prices just above those in September, which were the lowest seen this year at €243.
Despite a drop to the overall average, some cars have risen in value. The most frequently scrapped car with CarTakeBack, the Ford Focus, increased by 5% month on month.
Your car could be worth more than the average scrap price. You can easily find out how much your car is worth by getting an instant quote with CarTakeBack. 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.
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 €248. Most models in the top five saw a decrease in value in December, with the exception of the Ford Focus which increased it’s value, and the Opel Astra which remained unchanged in value.
The scrap value of every car varies due to multiple factors, so it’s worthwhile getting a free scrap car quote to see if yours is worth more than the average.
Tip: you can move this table side to side on mobile devices if required.
| Make & Model | November Average | December Average | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Focus | €236 | €248 | 5% |
| Volkswagen Passat | €296 | €290 | -2% |
| Volkswagen Golf | €291 | €253 | -13% |
| Opel Astra | €238 | €238 | 0% |
| Toyota Corolla | €272 | €256 | -6% |
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 get you the highest price for it.
