If your car has failed its MOT, has been written off in an accident, or just isn’t worth the costs of repairs anymore, you may be considering scrapping your car.

For some, scrapping a car is the most financially viable step to take when a car is approaching the end of its life span. No matter what your motivations are, if you’re thinking of scrapping your car, you might be looking for information on the different rules and regulations surrounding the process.

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large pile of scrapped cars

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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what are the most valuable parts of a scrap car 

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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Infographic - what happens to scrapped cars?

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sell my damaged car for cash - the front end of a broken down car, damaged and dented car bonnet

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, you may decide that it makes better financial sense to simply sell your car and invest in a new one.

However, you may well find traditional car dealerships unwilling to buy a car that isn't fully functional. Some won't even offer part exchange on it. If this proves to be the case, you may find yourself wondering...

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