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Category: Car Scrapping Tips

A car with the bonnet open

A car with the bonnet open

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.

Scrap car without wheels

Yes, you can scrap a car with no wheels - but you may receive less money 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?

Scrap car without wheels

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

can i scrap a car not in my name

can i scrap a car not in my 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.

When to scrap your car

When to scrap your car

There comes a time when even the best car reaches the end of its life, whether it‘s written off in a crash or simply growing too old for the roads. Whatever the reason, it can be difficult to know when to bite the bullet and give the car over for scrap. To help you decide, here are 5 signs that it’s time to scrap your car.

 

can I drive my car to the scrap yard if it failed the MOT

can I drive my car to the scrap yard if it failed the MOT

If you’d like to scrap your car because it’s failed its recent MOT but you’re not sure how the whole process works, you’re in the right place!

This handy guide explains everything you need to know about getting your MOT failure to the scrap yard once you’ve arranged to sell it.

Car key in someone's hand

Car key in someone's hand

Yes! If you are planning to scrap your vehicle but you've lost the keys, fear not: you can still scrap your car without keys.

We'll take your car without keys if you don't have them, you'll just need to provide a few documents to prove that you own the car and/or are  permitted to scrap it. Get a free scrap car quote here.

Does my car have to be cleaned before I scrap it?

No, your car doesn’t need to be clean before you scrap it, but all personal belongings and rubbish will need to be removed. Unfortunately, items that are left in the car cannot be returned.

car tax vehicle scrapped

car tax vehicle scrapped

If you’ve just scrapped your car, you might be wondering if you can get a refund on any outstanding road tax. You’ll be pleased to know that the answer to that question is: yes. Fortunately, it’s a relatively simple process, but there are a few things you need to know. So, to find out how to receive your road tax refund, read our handy guide.