When your car has reached the end of its natural lifespan, whether it’s been written off, failed its MOT, or just isn’t worth maintaining anymore, scrapping your car is the natural solution.
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.
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We’ve scrapped a lot of cars in our time, and you’d be surprised at how much even a complete write-off can be worth. But one man’s trash is another man’s treasure, and just because one part of the car is severely damaged doesn’t mean that the rest can’t salvaged.
Here at A&L Vehicle Recycling, we’ve made this process easy for you. We offer top prices for scrap cars—we can even come to you and pick up your vehicle. Get a free quote for your car here!
So what are the most valuable parts of a scrap car? Which parts remain valuable even when the car itself is no longer roadworthy? Let’s have a look…
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You can sell a broken-down car if you find the right buyer! Selling you car for vehicle recycling is an option, but traditional car dealerships might not want to buy a broken-down car.
It's always a sad day when your car breaks down, but hey - nothing lasts forever. You could pay a mechanic to repair your car and get it back on the road for a little while longer, but if your car has reached a certain age, it sometimes makes better financial sense to simply sell your car and invest in a new one.
However, you may find that many traditional car dealerships are unwilling to buy a car that isn't fully functional. Some won't even offer part exchange on it. If this happens to you, you may find yourself wondering...
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Scrapping your car might seem like a pretty straightforward process, but there are actually a number of steps you have to take before selling your car to an authorised treatment facility (ATF).
One of the most commonly-asked questions is whether or not you have to inform the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) when you make the decision to scrap your car.
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