If your car is old, damaged, or no longer running, selling it to a salvage yard is a smart way to turn scrap into cash. Instead of limiting yourself to one local yard, you can sell your car online and compare multiple verified buyers to get the best offer.
ScrapTrade – Australia’s Online Scrap Trading Marketplace makes it easy to sell your car to a salvage yard online, ensuring secure, fast, and profitable transactions.
Why Selling to a Salvage Yard Pays
Even vehicles past their prime have valuable components:
- Steel and iron from the body and frame
- Aluminium engine parts and panels
- Copper wiring and electronics
- Batteries
- Catalytic converters containing precious metals
Salvage yards recycle these materials responsibly, helping the environment while putting cash in your pocket.
How to Sell Your Car to a Salvage Yard via ScrapTrade
Step 1: List Your Car Online
Provide your vehicle’s make, model, year, condition, and photos:
https://scraptrade.com.au/sell
Step 2: Receive Offers from Verified Buyers
ScrapTrade connects you with multiple salvage yards and scrap buyers Australia-wide, who submit competitive bids.
Step 3: Compare & Choose the Best Offer
View all bids transparently and select the one that pays the most.
Step 4: Secure Payment & Pickup
Payments are escrow-protected, and many buyers offer vehicle collection, making the process convenient and safe.
Factors Affecting Your Sale Price
- Vehicle weight and metal content
- Condition and high-value parts like catalytic converters
- Location and transport logistics
- Current scrap metal market rates
- Buyer demand
ScrapTrade provides real-time insights to maximize your payout.
Online Marketplace vs Local Salvage Yards
Local salvage yards usually provide only one quote. Selling through ScrapTrade gives you:
- Multiple verified buyers competing for your car
- Transparent pricing and comparison
- Secure, escrow-backed payments
- Optional pickup services
This ensures you get top cash for your vehicle.
Who Can Sell to Salvage Yards via ScrapTrade
- Private owners with old or damaged cars
- Mechanics or workshops
- Fleet operators retiring end-of-life vehicles
- Insurance write-off sellers
- Businesses with surplus vehicles
No license is required, and ScrapTrade ensures compliance with Australian vehicle recycling regulations.
Environmental Benefits
Recycling vehicles reduces:
- Landfill waste
- Energy and resource consumption
- Carbon emissions
- Hazardous waste from batteries and fluids
Selling via ScrapTrade ensures responsible processing.
Start Selling Your Car to a Salvage Yard Today
Turn your old or damaged vehicle into cash — safely, transparently, 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