If your car is old, damaged, or no longer running, it doesn’t have to sit idle. Selling it for scrap can turn your unused vehicle into cash quickly. Instead of relying on a single local junkyard offer, you can sale your car for scrap online, compare multiple buyers, and get the best price.
ScrapTrade – Australia’s Online Scrap Trading Marketplace makes it easy to sale your car for scrap, connect with verified buyers, and secure fast, transparent payments.
Why Your Old Car Has Value
Even vehicles that no longer run contain valuable metals and parts:
- Steel and iron from the body and chassis
- Aluminium engine parts and panels
- Copper wiring and electronics
- Batteries
- Catalytic converters with precious metals
Selling your car responsibly helps recycle materials, reduces landfill, and supports sustainability while giving you cash.
How to Sale Your Car for Scrap on ScrapTrade
Step 1: List Your Car Online
Create a free listing with details about your vehicle, including make, model, year, condition, and photos:
👉 https://scraptrade.com.au/sell
Step 2: Receive Offers from Verified Buyers
Once your listing is live, verified scrap buyers Australia-wide place competitive bids.
Step 3: Compare and Accept the Best Offer
See all offers clearly and choose the one that pays the most.
Step 4: Secure Payment and Pickup
Payments are escrow-protected, and many buyers offer collection services, making the process easy and safe.
Factors That Affect Cash for Your Scrap Car
The price you’ll receive depends on:
- Vehicle weight and metal composition
- Presence of high-value parts like catalytic converters
- Location and transport logistics
- Current scrap metal market prices
- Demand from buyers
ScrapTrade uses real-time market data to ensure sellers get the best possible value.
Online Marketplace vs Local Yards
Traditional yards may be convenient but limit your earning potential. With an online platform like ScrapTrade, you can:
- Access nationwide buyers instead of just one local yard
- Compare multiple competitive bids
- Avoid lowball offers and hidden fees
- Benefit from secure, documented transactions
This makes ScrapTrade one of the best scrap marketplaces in Australia.
Who Can Use ScrapTrade
- Private car owners with old or damaged vehicles
- Workshops or mechanics clearing space
- Fleet operators retiring old cars
- Insurance write-off sellers
- Small businesses with scrap vehicles
No special license is required, and ScrapTrade ensures compliance with Australian vehicle recycling regulations.
Environmental Benefits of Scrapping Cars
Recycling vehicles reduces:
- Landfill waste
- Demand for new metal production
- Energy consumption and carbon emissions
- Hazardous waste from batteries and fluids
ScrapTrade ensures responsible, environmentally friendly processing.
Start Selling Your Car for Scrap Today
Stop letting your old car sit idle — sale your car for scrap easily and profitably with ScrapTrade.
- Sell scrap cars online: https://scraptrade.com.au/sell
- Compare verified buyers: https://scraptrade.com.au/buy
- Learn how it works: https://scraptrade.com.au/how-it-works
- Register free: https://scraptrade.com.au/register