SHORT ANSWER: Yes, you can scrap a car with no wheels - but you may receive a lower payout for it.
Scrapping a car often happens after an accident. If your car gets so damaged that the repairs would cost more than the car's total value, your insurers might well suggest you write it off and sell it for scrap. But will scrap car dealers even accept a car that's damaged beyond recognition?
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Yes! If you are planning to scrap your vehicle but you've lost the keys, fear not: you can still scrap your car without keys.
We'll take your car without keys if you don't have them, you'll just need to provide a few documents to prove that you own the car and/or are permitted to scrap it. Get a free scrap car quote here.
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SHORT ANSWER: No, there is currently no government-funded car scrappage scheme in Wales.
Since their introduction in 2009, scrappage schemes have been a great way for motorists to trade in older, more pollutive vehicles for a discount on newer, more eco-friendly vehicles. As of November 2023, the Welsh Government has no such scheme in place.
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You must make a Statutory Off Road Notification (SORN) if you are taking a vehicle off the road. Read on to find out more about what SORN means, how to know if you need to SORN your car, and how to legally declare your vehicle off-road.
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Before scrapping your car, you'll need to present the dealer with a couple of documents to verify your identity and prove the car's ownership. These documents include a photo ID, such as a passport or valid driving licence and proof of your address such as a utility bill.
Over 1 million cars are scrapped in the UK each year. In order to ensure this is done ethically and legally, there is an element of paperwork included when scrapping your car.
In recent years there have been a number of new regulations put in place to stop the illegal sale and purchase of stolen metal. With these regulations coming and going, it can make it confusing when trying to determine exactly what documentation you need to bring with you to scrap your car. This might seem off-putting, but it’s really quite simple once you know where to start.
Keep reading for our complete guide to scrapping your car!
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