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!).

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!

The short answer: A car that has been officially scrapped should never return to the road.

It’s a nightmare situation that is more common than you think – you hand your old car over for scrap and do everything right. Then, months on, a picture from a speed camera comes through your door and there it is, your old car back on the road and a fine in your name.

This is a real problem that happens when fraudulent individuals get their hands on cars that are meant to be scrapped. This blog will go over how this situation can happen and how you can avoid it, while unpacking any misconceptions about whether scrap or write-off cars should return to the road.

If you have an unused car taking up space on your property, you are probably wondering what you should do with it. Your three main options are as follows: you can either scrap the car, sell the car or donate it.

So, how do you decide what option is best for you? Continue reading this blog to find out!

You can recycle a car at an Authorised Treatment Facility. This is a good alternative to selling or abandoning your car.

Cars are actually one of the most recycled consumer products in the world! All you need to do is take your old car to an Authorised Treatment Facility. ATFs are legally approved for environmentally responsible deconstruction and recycling of end-of-life vehicles (ELVs). In other words, this is a good way to make sure your old car is properly recycled.

It's important to note that there may be some parts of your car that can't be recycled, but your ATF should handle this for you. If you're curious about how cars are recycled, read on! This blog will explore what parts of a car can be recycled, how cars are recycled, and why recycling your old car is beneficial for the environment. Let’s get started!