Vehicle Weight And Scrap Metal Value
Heavier vehicles — SUVs, trucks and vans — generally carry more scrap metal value simply because there's more steel and aluminium to recover, which is reflected in the offer.
Salvageable Parts
Even a written-off car often has an engine, transmission, alloy wheels or electronics that still have resale value as used parts. The more that's salvageable, the higher the quote.
Make, Model And Demand
Popular makes with strong parts demand — Toyota, Nissan, Honda and similar — tend to fetch better prices than rarer models where spare parts are harder to resell.
Condition
Whether the car is running, has mechanical or electrical faults, flood or accident damage all affect the final number — an honest buyer explains this rather than offering a flat, unexplained figure.
