There are many regulations in place these days to prevent theft and fraud within the world of car scrapping and salvaging. In fact, back in 2013 the government introduced the Scrap Metal Dealers Act which, amongst other things, prohibited the purchase of scrap metal with physical cash. The reasoning behind this was to ensure that […]
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Can I Scrap My Motorcycle?
You might have images in mind of cars or vans meeting their end in the jaws of a scrap yard’s crusher, with the flattened vehicles stacked on top of each other as they wait to be recycled and put to use in other ways. But, did you know that it’s not only those vehicles with […]
Selling A Car Without A Service History
The used car market is exceptionally competitive, with buyers in the UK attempting to find their perfect vehicle before somebody else snaps it up. However, what’s it like to be on the other side? Well, selling a car can be just as tricky, with prospective buyers constantly haggling to bring your asking price lower than […]
Scrapping & Salvaging Electric Cars
Electric vehicles might still be relatively new in the automotive world, but they’re likely to play a big part in our future. They’re cleaner and have less moving parts that could suffer malfunctions, and despite the exorbitant cost of a new battery, the one that comes straight out of the factory is likely to last […]
Guide To Selling A Damaged Vehicle
Selling any vehicle can be a challenge, depending on the current market. You might find that a car as old as yours isn’t as in-demand as it once was and that the only way to garner interest is to cut the price down lower than you’d like. Or, you could find that potential drivers want […]
What Is Cat S Damage?
After an accident, you’re most likely going to have to go through your insurance company to get any damage repaired. While it’s not a legal requirement to do so (although remember, it is mandatory to be insured) this is what you pay your insurance company for, so unless the damage is minor and cheap to […]
What Parts To Remove Before Scrapping Your Car
When your car has met its end and is ready to be taken away for scrap, it’s important to bear in mind what’s going to happen to it once it arrives at the Authorised Treatment Facility (ATF) it’s destined for. Your vehicle will be broken down and then crushed, with every bit of it being […]
SORN: Everything You Need to Know
When you know that your vehicle is going to be off the road for an extended period of time, be it through awaiting repairs or if you’re simply not going to be around to drive it, then you can actually save money by declaring the car as SORN. If the concept of a SORN is […]
I’ve Lost My V5C – Here’s What to Do
Your log book is one of the most important tools in your arsenal when you’re looking to sell your car, or even tax it, so it can seem quite daunting if you’ve lost track of where you’ve put it. However, there is no need to panic, and if your V5C has become one of the […]
Scrap vs Salvage: What’s the Difference?
Cars are complex machines. When you see a classy Mercedes or an iconic Mini cruising the streets, it’s easy to admire the aesthetically pleasing exterior while forgetting that under the bonnet, there are hundreds of components working in tandem to keep the engine running. Motor vehicles are indeed the sum of their masterfully engineered parts. […]