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Real experiences from vehicle owners across South Africa
"Found a Toyota Hilux engine in 24 hours. Three scrap yards competed for my business and I saved over R5,000 compared to buying new."
Thabo M.
Johannesburg
"Got R8,000 more than my local yard offered for scrapping my BMW 3 Series. Engine Finder made it easy to compare offers."
Sarah K.
Cape Town
"Needed a VW Polo gearbox urgently. Submitted my request and had three quotes within a few hours. Part was delivered the next day."
Sipho N.
Durban
"My old Ford Ranger had been sitting in the yard for months. One enquiry on Engine Finder and a scrap yard collected it the same week with free towing."
Fatima A.
Pretoria
"I was quoted R40,000 for a new Mercedes C-Class engine. Found a quality used one through Engine Finder for R18,000 with a warranty."
Johan V.
Bloemfontein
"Scrapped two Nissan bakkies that were just rusting away. The whole process was straightforward and the scrap yard handled all the paperwork."
Lerato D.
Port Elizabeth
Common questions about scrap yards in South Africa
Scrap car values in South Africa typically range from R2,000 to R15,000 depending on the make, model, year, and condition. Luxury brands like BMW and Mercedes often fetch higher scrap prices due to the demand for their used parts. Get quotes from multiple scrap yards through Engine Finder to compare offers and get the best price for your vehicle.
To sell your car to a scrap yard in South Africa, you'll need your ID document and the vehicle's registration papers. For financed vehicles, you'll need a settlement letter from the bank. <a href='/sell-car-for-scrap' class='text-red-600 hover:text-red-700 font-medium underline'>Submit your car for scrap</a> through Engine Finder to receive quotes from verified scrap yards near you — they'll handle the paperwork and many offer free towing.
To legally scrap a car in South Africa, you must deregister the vehicle with the traffic department. Take your ID, registration certificate, and license disc to your nearest licensing office. The scrap yard will issue a Certificate of Destruction. Many Engine Finder scrap yard partners can assist with the deregistration process.
Engine Finder connects you with verified scrap yards across all major South African cities including Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Pretoria, Port Elizabeth, and Bloemfontein. Submit one enquiry and receive multiple offers from local scrap yards competing for your vehicle — ensuring you get the best price.
To maximise your scrap car value: get quotes from multiple scrap yards (use Engine Finder to compare), remove personal belongings and aftermarket accessories you can sell separately, keep the catalytic converter intact as it contains valuable metals, and have your registration papers ready. Vehicles with working engines and gearboxes are worth significantly more than non-runners.
Scrap metal prices in South Africa vary by type: steel averages R2-R5 per kg, aluminium R15-R25 per kg, copper R80-R120 per kg, and brass R40-R70 per kg. Vehicle scrap prices are calculated based on weight and condition. For accurate vehicle scrap valuations, submit your car details through Engine Finder for free quotes.
Toyota, Volkswagen, and Ford generally have the most affordable used parts in South Africa due to their high sales volumes and wide availability at scrap yards. Common models like the Toyota Hilux, VW Polo, and Ford Ranger have the largest parts supply. Browse Engine Finder's scrap yard network to find competitive prices on any make.
Old car scrap values in South Africa range from R1,500 for a small non-running hatchback to R20,000+ for a larger vehicle with a working engine. Factors include the vehicle's weight, condition of major components (engine, gearbox, catalytic converter), and current scrap metal prices. Submit your vehicle on Engine Finder to get competing quotes from verified scrap yards.