Average Automotive Starters Price

365-day market: price lists from 1 yard. As of 11/3/2025.
$0.54/ lb
GT = Gross Ton (2240 lbs)
Avg: $0.54
Lowest price $0.54
Highest price$0.54Who pays the most? ⟶
How to read scrap yard offers in Ohio

Scrap buy price in Ohio — $0.54 / lb (single yard offer in our database). Compare with prices across Ukraine below to estimate the real value of this scrap grade.

52-week price range
Over the past year, prices ranged from $0.56 to $3.04.
May '25Aug '25Nov '25Feb '26Today
Market response to COMEX pricing
Current spread vs. exchange (today): ~91.1% (-$5.55 / lb). Typical spread for this grade: 39%–91%
✓ Scrap yards are offering fair market rates
Market snapshot
Stable market. Prices have held steady over the past year.
Pricing verified from 1 live board rate in this area.

Top Scrap Yards Buying Automotive Starters Ohio

Before you toss those heavy cores into the truck, check out these local buyers in Ohio to compare current payouts for Automotive Starters. National averages give you a solid baseline, but local demand dictates the final ticket, so always call ahead to lock in your rate.

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Speedie Recycling

Listed as: Truck Starters
7021 Eberhart Rd NW, Dover, OH 44622 Plan route
Today: 8AM-4PM
$0.54 / lb

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Compare Automotive Starters with Similar Breakage

See the exact price difference between Automotive Starters and similar grades like Copper Transformers or Automotive Alternators. Compare the current rates per pound below to ensure you get the maximum payout for your sorted scrap.

Current price Automotive Starters
Automotive Starters Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$0.54 / lb
Trend for 30 days: +2.9%
Copper Transformers Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$0.55 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Price analytics
Automotive Alternators Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$0.35 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Price analytics
Automotive AC Compressors Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.28 / lb
Trend for 90 days: +12.7%
Price analytics
Copper Electric Motors Based on 2 scrap yards
Avg price:$0.26 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Price analytics
Sealed Unit Compressors (Appliance) Based on 2 scrap yards
Avg price:$0.20 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Price analytics
Light Ballasts & Power Supplies Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.19 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Price analytics
Aluminum & Steel Transformers Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$0.15 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Price analytics
Aluminum & Dirty Motors Estimated U.S. prices
Avg price:$0.14 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Price analytics
Scrap Engines & Transmissions Based on 1 scrap yard
Avg price:$0.10 / lb
Trend for 30 days: 0.0%
Price analytics

Automotive Starters: Scrap Yard Price vs. World Market (COMEX)

Avg scrap yard price

$0.54
Scrap metal dealers
Price gap: −$5.55 / lb
vs. exchange

Today's world market price (COMEX)

$6.09 / lb
✓ For 99.9% pure refined metal
💡 Why is the scrap yard price lower than the exchange? The COMEX price is the global benchmark for 99.99% pure refined metal traded in large institutional contracts. The gap between COMEX and what you pocket is the yard's margin — it covers sorting, cleaning, transport to the mill, and protects them against sudden price drops.

Automotive Starters: Spread vs. Exchange — Monthly History

Market read: This month's average gap between scrap yard prices and the world market for Automotive Starters is 91%. That is wider than any prior month shown in this table (historical band about 39.9%–48.1%). The gap can reflect local demand, timing against the exchange, or what yards are paying for this grade — shop several yards if you need the best number. Our data suggests local yards are still worth comparing before you sell. Check offers in your area ↑
PeriodWorld price (per lb)Scrap yard price (per lb)Spread vs. exchange
May 2026 (current)$5.9700 / lb$0.54 / lb−$5.43 (91%)
April 2026$5.9057 / lb$3.44 / lb−$2.47 (41.8%)
March 2026$5.6775 / lb$3.41 / lb−$2.27 (39.9%)
February 2026$5.8801 / lb$3.53 / lb−$2.35 (40%)
January 2026$5.8949 / lb$3.54 / lb−$2.35 (39.9%)
December 2025$5.4977 / lb$3.30 / lb−$2.20 (40%)
November 2025$5.0640 / lb$2.79 / lb−$2.27 (44.9%)
October 2025$5.0502 / lb$2.62 / lb−$2.43 (48.1%)
September 2025$4.6624 / lb$2.80 / lb−$1.86 (39.9%)
August 2025$4.4780 / lb$2.69 / lb−$1.79 (39.9%)
July 2025$5.4826 / lb$3.29 / lb−$2.19 (40%)
June 2025$4.8832 / lb$2.93 / lb−$1.95 (40%)
May 2025$4.6895 / lb$2.81 / lb−$1.88 (40.1%)

Automotive Starters Scrap Price History — Daily Data

A day-by-day market snapshot in exact numbers. Every day we aggregate buy prices from local scrap yards, recording the average, low, and high. Use this table to track real price movement over recent days.

DateAvg price (per lb)ChangeRange (Low/High)
$0.54 / lb— no change$0.54 – $0.58