Scrap Car Value Calculator
Looking to see how much your car is worth in scrap metal. Our scrap car value calculator will tell you instantly based on today's per-ton rate. Simply select your vehicle or enter its weight and we'll calculate its current scrap value instantly. This is the vehicle's base metal value, your car may be worth more if it has valuable components.
Example: A 3,200-lb sedan at $190/ton = $304 in scrap metal value. Rates range from $146–$206/ton depending on region.
How to Use This Calculator
Identify your vehicle
Enter your 17-digit VIN for the most accurate offer, or select your year, make, and model from the dropdowns.
Answer a few quick questions
Tell us about your car's condition, title status, and location. It takes about 60 seconds.
Get your instant offer
Unless your car is completely dead and has no valuable components, it is likely worth more than just scrap. Your offer reflects its scrap, salvage, and resale value.
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Recent Offers on Vehicles Like Yours
Real offers generated through our instant offer tool. Updated February 2026.
| Vehicle | Location | Offer | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 GMC Yukon | 92706 | $420 | Jul 25, 2026 |
| 2002 Lexus RX | 90290 | $445 | Jul 25, 2026 |
| 2010 Ford Edge | 60484 | $410 | Jul 25, 2026 |
| 2000 Dodge Intrepid | 93630 | $295 | Jul 25, 2026 |
| 2000 Toyota Avalon | 65441 | $10 | Jul 25, 2026 |
| 2001 Lexus IS | 95204, CA | $295 | Jul 25, 2026 |
| 2004 Toyota 4Runner | 75072 | $1,500 | Jul 25, 2026 |
| 2010 Mazda Tribute | 76179 | $400 | Jul 25, 2026 |
| 2002 Mercedes-Benz C-Class | 94568 | $245 | Jul 25, 2026 |
| 2007 Honda Civic | 95240 | $250 | Jul 25, 2026 |
Offers vary by vehicle condition, completeness, and location. View full junk car prices →
Scrap Value vs. Junk Car Value
The number you receive from the calculator is the vehicle's base metal value. It sets the floor for how much your vehicle is worth if it were valued only for its metal. It's based purely on weight × current per-ton price.
Your actual junk car value is almost always higher because buyers will pay for usable parts such as the engine, transmission, catalytic converter, body panels, electronics, wheels, and more. A complete, running vehicle can be worth 3–10x its scrap metal value.
Therefore the scrap value is the floor, not the ceiling. We recommend you use this calculator to know your minimum, then get an actual offer to see what your car is really worth.
What Else Affects Your Car's Value?
While scrap weight sets the floor, these factors determine how far above it your car can land.
Running Condition High Impact
A running vehicle is worth 2–5x more than a non-running one. This is the single biggest value-add beyond scrap weight.
Catalytic Converter High Impact
They contain platinum, palladium, and rhodium which are valuable precious metals. A factory cat on a truck or SUV can be worth $100–$250 alone.
Parts Demand Medium Impact
Most scrap yards are flooded with parts to domestic vehicles but pay a premium for foreign and import model parts.
Title Status Medium Impact
Selling a junk car with no title usually means a deduction of ~$160 on average, while a replacement title only costs $15–$50 at your DMV.
Location Medium Impact
Cities near steel mills and ports will pay more. A $50–$200 swing is common between regions.
Completeness High Impact
Missing engine: −$200–$500. Missing wheels: −$80–$200. And a stripped shell is worth scrap weight only.
Your Car Is Probably Worth More Than Scrap
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