Thanks to the internet there are now more ways to Scrap a car. Besides visiting your local scrap yard or calling a scrap merchant, you can now use online services. Some of these new options make life easier and can put more cash in your pocket.

Scrapping a car offline.

The good old method of calling your local scrap merchant is a tried and tested way of getting rid of a scrap vehicle. Just give them a call and if they are interested they will pop round to take a look.The catch is that you often just pay the scrap metal prices, rather than recycling parts. Also you may need to subtract a call out fee from the final payment. Payment is usually cash in hand but you will be able to get a receipt from most. If your car is still running you can probably get a better deal if you visit a scrap yard. Some yards may have demand for parts from your vehicle, so shopping around is worth it.

How to scrap a car online.

The alternative to the above is to use a scrap car service online. These guys will still be using the same scrap merchants, but they will have connections across the country.The benefit of this is that they can then sell the cars to the highest bidder. A merchant 200 miles away may be in need of certain parts from your car. So it stands to reason that he will pay more than someone who will just pay scrap metal value.The great thing about the online options is that some offer free collection of your vehicle too. So there is no need to deal with the often rather brash types at your local yard. You just fill in your details, wait for an offer to be made (some make an offer instantly), then wait for collection and payment.

Which option is best?

If someone wants your car for more than just the scrap metal, you will get more. Selling online gives you a better chance of finding a higher price, but there is a middle man.Your best bet is to call your local scrap merchants and ask them for a rough idea on the phone. Then visit one of the online sites that offer to scrap a car and see what they offer. Then go with the best price as long as includes collection within a reasonable timescale.