If your car has been written off, failed its MOT or is simply too expensive to repair, you may be considering selling it for scrap. At A&L Vehicle Recycling, we understand that knowing a rough timeframe of how long the scrapping process will take is useful, especially if you need to fit scrapping your car around your work and other responsibilities.

That is why we have created this blog post to give you a rough idea of how long it will take from when you request your scrap car quote, to when you receive the money in your bank account! Let’s get started!

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If your car is old, damaged or non-running, you may be wondering: is my car worth more as scrap than selling or repairing it? There are several factors that contribute to the price paid for a scrap car, and we will explore in these in this blog so that you can make the right decision for your car (and your bank account!).

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If you have ever handed your old car over for scrap and got cash in return, you might have questioned how the scrap yard makes any money when they pay YOU the customer for your scrap metal! In this blog, we will explore how scrap yards make money through purchasing and processing scrap metal and vehicles. Let’s get started!

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If you’re turning in your old car for scrap, you may be wondering whether you can keep the number plate for your new vehicle. Maybe the number plate was personalised, has sentimental value or just has a nice ring to it – whatever your reasoning is, it IS possible to transfer a number plate from a scrapped car, but timing is crucial. Keep reading to find out more!

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Car batteries are hazardous materials that contain sulphuric acid and lead that can be harmful to human health and the environment – this is why you should never throw out an old car battery with your regular rubbish and household waste.

So, if you’ve got an old car battery laying around on your property, you’re probably wondering what you can legally do with it – do scrap yards take car batteries? Do you need to find a specialist chemical disposal unit to take it to? Can you drop it off at the tip? We aim to answer these questions and more in this blog! Let’s get started…

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