If your car has been written off, failed its MOT or is simply too expensive to repair, you may be considering selling it for scrap. At A&L Vehicle Recycling, we understand that knowing a rough timeframe of how long the scrapping process will take is useful, especially if you need to fit scrapping your car around your work and other responsibilities.
That is why we have created this blog post to give you a rough idea of how long it will take from when you request your scrap car quote, to when you receive the money in your bank account! Let’s get started!
Step 1: Getting a Quote – Less Than 5 Minutes
Using our easy FREE quote calculator, you can get a no-obligation quote for your scrap car in just a few clicks! Simply provide your vehicle’s registration and your postcode to find out the value of your car. We may also ask you a few questions on whether the car has any damage, whether it starts and drives and whether you have access to the keys, service history and registration certificate. If you are unable to answer any of these questions, we will make some basic assumptions about its condition.
The quote we give you will be valid for seven days and there is no obligation to accept! If you do choose to accept the scrap car quote, we will contact you by phone or email to arrange a suitable and convenient date and time for a drop off or collection.
Step 2: Waiting for Collection – Typically Within 24 hours
If you’re unable to drop off your car yourself, you will need to wait for collection. At A&L, we are usually able to arrange collections within 24 hours of contact and offer our collections from Monday to Sunday between 7am and 7pm.
Step 3: Prepare Your Car – 10 Minutes
Before your car is collected, you will need to take some time to clear it out and prepare the necessary documents. Make sure that you clear out any rubbish, remove phone chargers and decorative items, clear the glove box and check under the seats for any forgotten items. Don’t stress about thoroughly cleaning the car though – after all it’s going to be scrapped anyway! You will then need to get your identification, keys, logbook, service history, MOT certificates and manuals ready if you have them.
For more information on what to do before you scrap your car, check out our Scrap Car Checklist.
Step 4: Collection – Typically 5 Minutes
If your car is easily accessible and you have all necessary documents ready to go, the collection should only take a couple of minutes. If your car has flat tyres, no wheels or cannot be safely winched into the back of our recovery vehicle, this process will take longer. To avoid any delays and disappointment, make sure that you discuss your car’s accessibility when arranging collection.
Step 5: Payment – The Same Day!
Scrap yards can no longer pay in cash for scrap cars due to the UK's Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013, a law designed to combat metal theft by making transactions traceable, therefore you will need to be paid via bank transfer or cheque for your vehicle. We aim to get this money paid into your bank account on the same day as your vehicle collection.
There you have it! At A&L, the average time from quote to collection is around 2 days and we aim to make the scrapping process as hassle-free and efficient as possible.
Click the button below to generate a FREE, no-obligation quote for your scrap car.
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If you have any questions about our scrap car process, please get in touch with us today!
