Ford Fiesta
£211- Year
- 2006
- Mileage
- 117,614 miles
- Approx. Weight (tonnes)
- 1.28
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Car.co.uk is the best place to scrap your car in Folkestone for a Simple and straightforward service. Backed by 15,273 local quotes and collections plus 15,000+ Trustpilot reviews, our Scrap My Car service includes free collection, licensed recycling and Secure bank transfer in line with the Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013 from booking through to pickup.
The M20, A20 and A259 bring commuter, freight and cross-Channel traffic through Folkestone. Cheriton is home to the UK terminal for the Channel Tunnel vehicle shuttle, adding regular long-distance journeys to local road use. Hill starts, braking and stop-start queues can worsen clutch, tyre and suspension wear, so owners searching scrap my car in Folkestone may decide that repairs no longer make financial sense for local owners.
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Enter your registration and Folkestone postcode to get an instant scrap car quote in around 30 seconds. The no obligation quote is yours to accept or leave, and the price for your car is clear before booking. Once happy, arrange collection online and choose a free slot without callbacks or forms. We accept write-offs, no-MOT cars and local non-runners.
Folkestone averaged 11,058 SORN vehicles in 2025, up 14.6% from 2023. Some sit unused awaiting repair, while an accident damaged or damaged car may become an insurance write-off, making it sensible to sell your salvage car instead.


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Folkestone scrap car prices reflect vehicle weight, condition and current scrap metal rates, with heavier cars often returning stronger prices for your vehicle.
| Make | Year | Mileage | Approx. Weight (tonnes) | Estimated Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Fiesta | 2006 | 117,614 miles | 1.28 | £211 |
| Vauxhall Zafira | 2008 | 98,189 miles | 1.08 | £176 |
| Volkswagen Golf | 2007 | 139,778 miles | 1.32 | £198 |
| Peugeot 207 | 2007 | 97,856 miles | 1.26 | £205 |
| Renault Clio | 2006 | 96,290 miles | 1.04 | £167 |
| Citroen C3 | 2010 | 95,692 miles | 1.1 | £155 |
| BMW 1 Series | 2005 | 154,965 miles | 1.49 | £281 |
Figures are illustrative only. Prices vary with market conditions, weight, and overall car condition. For an accurate quote for your scrap car, get an instant quote online.


We scrap cars in Folkestone, including hatchbacks, vans and scrap vehicles in any condition. EV and hybrid vehicles accepted alongside MOT failures, SORN cars, non-runners, accident damage and an insurance write-off. We can collect a scrap car in Folkestone or help you sell your car for parts, considering reusable components beyond basic scrap metal value.
After we collect your car in Folkestone, the driver checks the vehicle and paperwork before your bank transfer is released. Collection can start from a driveway, garage or roadside space in Cheriton, Morehall, Foord or Harbour. The car then goes to an authorised treatment facility, where trained staff confirm its details and begin lawful vehicle disposal services. Official DVLA paperwork handled for you, with clear records maintained from collection through final licensed recycling and processing.
Depollution comes first, with hazardous fluids and components removed to meet environmental standards. Technicians recover reusable parts and valuable components before crushing, including catalytic converters where suitable. Environmentally friendly recycling supports responsible recycling and regulated car recycling services. Up to 95% of materials recovered and reused where the approved recycling service allows, while scrap metal, batteries and oils are separated safely for safe, compliant and responsible vehicle disposal.
The average price for a scrap car in Folkestone is £231. Your car value depends on weight, condition, make, model, scrap metal rates and salvageable parts. Enter your car registration and postcode to see the price for your scrap, compare live scrap car prices and decide whether the offer provides the best overall deal.
No, you do not need to be present when we collect your car in Folkestone. You can nominate an adult aged 18 or over, provided they have access to the vehicle, photo ID, keys and paperwork. Tell us beforehand so collection can proceed securely and without avoidable delays on collection day.
Yes, you can usually scrap a car without a V5C log book. You need photo ID, proof of address and evidence connecting you to the vehicle, such as an MOT certificate, receipt or service record. Ownership checks may take slightly longer before collection is finally arranged.
Use a licensed, reviewed service to avoid scrap car scams in Folkestone. Searches for cash for cars or get cash for car offers can reveal unlicensed collectors, cash-in-hand deals and late price drops. Legal scrap payments are made by bank transfer under the Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013, so check reviews, confirm the collector is licensed and reject anyone who changes the agreed price at pickup before arranging any vehicle collection.
Yes, you can keep a private number plate before scrapping the car. Complete the DVLA retention or transfer process first, using the online service or a V317 form. Make sure the registration is removed before collection and before a Certificate of Destruction is issued, otherwise the plate may be permanently lost during final processing.
You normally need the V5C log book, photo ID and proof of address. If it is missing, alternative ownership evidence may be accepted after checks. We confirm what to prepare before collection, so the handover remains simple, properly recorded and compliant at your Folkestone address.
Yes, we issue a Certificate of Destruction within seven days when the vehicle is scrapped and eligible. It confirms the car entered the end-of-life process, while DVLA notification removes the previous keeper from the official record and ends further owner responsibility.
No, outstanding finance must be settled before a vehicle is scrapped, unless the lender gives written consent. The finance provider retains a legal interest, so contact it and check the agreement first. Once the balance or permission is resolved, you can complete the quote and collection process without unnecessary delays, collection problems or further complications.
Scrapping means the vehicle is dismantled and recycled for metal value, while salvaging means it can be repaired, resold or broken for usable parts. An insurance write-off may follow either route. Car.co.uk assesses scrap, salvage and parts value before choosing the outcome that provides the best available owner return.
No, you do not need to provide keys for your car. Missing keys are common and will not stop collection or change the quoted price, because specialist equipment can load the vehicle safely. Its overall condition matters far more than whether the keys are available locally.

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