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Scrap metal recycling plays a crucial role in mitigating pollution, conserving resources, minimising landfill waste, and safeguarding habitats from the impacts of mining. By recycling metals, we can actively preserve natural resources, diminish greenhouse gas emissions, and minimise energy consumption compared to the extraction and processing of virgin ore.

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A scrap yard with lots of cars piled up

Yes, scrapping your car is totally worth it for the cash reward alone! There are so many reasons to get rid of your car, and the money you’ll get from choosing to scrap it is a great incentive.

It’s not just the money that makes selling your car for scrap worthwhile, though – there are plenty of other benefits. If you’re unsure what to do with your old or broken car, here are 4 reasons why you should opt to scrap it.

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Did you know we buy cars in practically any condition, including cars that don’t start and can’t be driven?

That’s right! If you’re unable to get your old car to us, you can still sell it – we’ll come to you.

Here at A&L Vehicle Recycling, we offer a FREE collection service that makes it even easier for you to dispose of your old car for cash.

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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?

Car without wheels

On the blocks by Simon Law is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0 DEED

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Can you scrap a car that's not in your name?

In order to crack down on cars being stolen and sold for scrap, the government have introduced stricter regulations surrounding the scrap market in the last decade or so.

These days, if you want to scrap a car, you’ll have to prove that the vehicle is yours to proceed. This makes it a lot more difficult for criminals to sell stolen cars to scrap dealers.

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