Posted on Thursday 28 February 2019 by CarTakeBack

The weather has been kind to us in February, although the scrap car values haven't been heating up. The average value of scrap cars in Ireland has dropped slightly, with prices 3% lower than they were in January. The price of scrap cars is still good, with the prices jumping up in November last year, meaning that the value of scrap cars in February 2019 is still a very impressive 76% higher than they were in February 2018.

The value of scrap cars depends on the global scrap metal market, which is currently looking quite strong. However, as the market is constantly fluctuating in line with demand, the prices could fall further. So now is a good time to sell that scrap car!

The CarTakeBack Scrap Car Price Index is updated monthly using the prices on offer for scrap cars at CarTakeBack recycling centres throughout Ireland. It is intended to give an indication of the movement in the price from one month to another, with the prices being shown as a percentage. Cars come in all shapes and sizes which has an effect on their scrap value, so prices have been adjusted to show what the average car would be worth.

Check out our previous scrap car price updates >

What's the value of my scrap car?

The value of a scrap car depends on its weight, the current value of scrap metal, and the demand for any reusable parts. Our instant quote takes all of these into account and gives you an up to date value for your car. We just need the registration and your location to show you the value of your car on screen. Our quote is guaranteed for seven days, so if you need some time to decide on selling your old car, the price won't drop, even if scrap metal value does. We offer collection of your car, so even if it's stuck at a garage after failing it's NCT, or you can't get to our local branch, you can still sell your car with us!

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