After a considerable decrease of 11% in September, scrap car prices get a boost in October. September saw the lowest levels this year, the welcome increase of 3% shows signs of recovery for scrap car values.
You can easily find out how much your car is worth by getting an instant quote with CarTakeBack – your car could be worth 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.
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 €246. All models in the top five saw an increase in value in October, except for the Opel Astra which dropped by just 1%. The Ford Fiesta saw the largest rise in value of 13%, that’s an extra €29 in the bank for Fiesta owners!
The scrap value of each 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 | September Average | October Average | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Focus | €242 | €246 | 2% |
| Opel Astra | €243 | €241 | -1% |
| Volkswagen Golf | €241 | €246 | 2% |
| Volkswagen Passat | €282 | €298 | 6% |
| Ford Mondeo | €281 | €244 | 13% |
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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 highest price.
