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 scrapping is done ethically and legally, you will need to get your hands on a few different documents.
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 - however, once you know where to start, it's really quite simple!
Keep reading to find out which documents are needed to scrap a car.
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There are many reasons to scrap your car. It might be written off by your insurer, or it may just reach the end of its useful lifespan. Whatever the reason, one question remains: where do scrapped cars end up?
After arriving at a scrap yard, your car will go through the depollution process, then it will be crushed ready for the materials to be recycled.
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Got an unwanted van on your hands? Whether your van is an MOT failure, has been written off in an accident, or simply isn’t worth the costs to repair and maintain, you can get some quick cash for your scrap van with A&L Vehicle Recycling.
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If your car is damaged and declared a write-off, don't panic — just follow the below guidance.
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You may be wondering why car owners choose to scrap their beloved vehicle. Car scrapping is actually extremely efficient, and everyone benefits from it (well, maybe not the car)!
There are lots of reasons to scrap your car, but you'll most likely resonate with the following:
- Your car is beyond repair
- Your car has little value
- You need to get rid of your car quickly
- Your car is no longer road-worthy
- You could do with the cash
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