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1 June 2026

What is the cash value of a car and how is it calculated?

The cash value of a car is the price a vehicle would have on the second-hand market under normal conditions, taking into account its age, wear and tear and general conditio...

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25 May 2026

Ganbam Value: how to find out the market price of your car?

Ganbam is one of the most widely used vehicle valuation tools in Spain. Its name comes from Gabinete de Estudios de Automoción, Banca y Motores, and its tables are ...

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18 May 2026

Appraisal of a totaled car: everything you need to know

The appraisal of a totaled car is a technical evaluation carried out by a professional appraiser to determine the extent of the damage suffered by the vehicle after an accide...

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15 May 2026

How to sell a totaled car in Barcelona

A totaled car is one that has suffered a traffic accident with significant damage, whether structural, mechanical or both. Many drivers believe that a vehicle...

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8 May 2026

Vehicle valuation for scrapyard in Barcelona

At Desguaces Carend we carry out a comprehensive and personalized vehicle valuation. Unlike insurance companies, which only apply cash value tables, we evaluate e...

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1 May 2026

Sell a broken car in Barcelona: how to get the best price

If your car has suffered a serious breakdown and you wonder how much you can get for it, the answer depends on several factors. A broken car is not the same as a total...

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28 April 2026

What parts can you find at a professional scrapyard

A professional scrapyard like Desguaces Carend has a wide catalog of parts and spare parts for all types of vehicles. Below, we detail the main categor...

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22 April 2026

Crashed car: is it better to sell it to a scrapyard or repair it?

Suffering a crash with your car is a stressful experience, and the first question that comes to mind is: do I sell the crashed car or repair it? The answer is not always straigh...

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15 April 2026

Differences between cash value and market value of a car

The cash value is the official value assigned to a vehicle according to depreciation tables published by the BOE. It is mainly used in the insurance field to cal...

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10 April 2026

Guide to remove a car without MOT in Barcelona

Yes, it is perfectly legal to sell a car without MOT to an authorized scrapyard. In fact, it is one of the most recommended options when your vehicle does not pass the technical inspection ...

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5 April 2026

Sell a car for scrap: step-by-step valuation process

Selling your car to a scrapyard is a simple and fast process if you know how it works. At Desguaces Carend we have simplified the process so you can sell your vehicle in a...

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28 March 2026

How much is a totaled car worth? Factors that determine the price

This is the most frequent question among owners of vehicles that have suffered an accident. The value of a totaled car depends on multiple factors, but in ter...

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20 March 2026

How much do they pay for a car for scrap in Barcelona?

This is one of the most frequent questions among our customers. The price we can offer for a vehicle for scrap varies depending on multiple factors. Below w...

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18 March 2026

Total loss: what to do when the insurance appraises your car?

A total loss occurs when the repair cost of an accident vehicle exceeds its cash value. In these cases, the insurance company declares the car a total loss and of...

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5 March 2026

Advantages of buying used spare parts at a scrapyard

More and more drivers and workshops choose used spare parts as a first option when they need to repair a vehicle. The reasons are multiple: from economic savings t...

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