The value of your car depreciates every year. In fact, it’s often said that a car depreciates in value the moment you drive it away from the dealership. If you drive your car a lot, or if it becomes damaged, you can expect it to depreciate in value pretty quickly.
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We can now confirm that the most scrapped car in 2024 was the Ford Focus!
You may recall that the same model also topped our most scrapped car list in 2023. Now that 2024 has come and gone, new data has shown that the Ford Focus is still the king of the scrapyard.
The reason so many of them were scrapped this year is probably because there were so many on the roads to begin with! Supposedly, 2.71% of all UK vehicles are Ford Focuses – or should it be Ford Foci? Either way, the Ford Focus is destined to be discontinued later in 2025 after nearly 30 years in production, so it might not hold onto this top spot for much longer.
Even though the Focus was the most scrapped car of 2024, the most scrapped brand was actually Vauxhall. They took second and third place for most scrapped cars this year, resulting in an overall win for the brand. Or loss, depending on how you look at it.
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Have you ever wondered what happens to your tyres after your car is scrapped? This blog will unpack how Authorised Treatment Facilities – like us at A&L – break down and recycle old car tyres and why proper disposal of car tyres is so important for the health of our environment.
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When your car has reached the end of its lifespan, vehicle scrapping offers an easy solution. However, many car owners are influenced by misconceptions that make the scrap process seem daunting and risky. In reality, choosing to scrap your car is a simple, profitable and eco-friendly decision.
Let’s take a look at 5 common car recycling myths and set the record straight about vehicle scrapping.
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A low emission zone (LEZ) is an area that limits access to the most polluting vehicles with the aim of reducing pollution and improving air quality. Low emission zones (also known as ‘clean air zones’) help to make cities heathier and more attractive places to live, work and visit.
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