It's time to scrap your car if it has been written off, or if it is more than 12 years old. There are lots of other reasons why it might be time to scrap your car - read on to discover them.
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 old gracefully. Whatever the reason, when the time comes it can be hard to know what to do with your old car.
But when is it time to scrap your car? To help you decide, here are 4 signs that it’s time to scrap it.
When To Scrap Your Car:
Your car has been written off
There are two reasons why your car might be written off:
1) The car is damaged beyond repair.
2) The repairs would cost more than the car is worth.
Both of these are a perfect example of when you should scrap your car. If your car has been written off, your best bet is usually to scrap it and put the money towards a new one.
Your car is old
If your car is older than 12 years and/or has over 100,000 miles on the clock, you might be considering trading it in for a newer model. Unfortunately, you probably won’t get very much for it in a part-exchange if the car isn't valuable. It might be time to consider scrapping it instead. Scrapping your car could earn you a nice little deposit to put towards your next car.
Your car has little value
All cars depreciate in value, but some lose value quicker than others. According to Motor Finance Online, the top 5 fastest-depreciating car brands of 2025 are:
- DS
- Polestar
- Mitsubishi
- Tesla
- Jeep
Is your car from one of the above brands? If you bought your car at the height of its trendiness, you may find that just a few years on, it has lost a lot of its value. Alternatively, your car might have been cheap to begin with and is worth very little now. In these cases, it’s much easier to hand it over to a scrap dealer than to find a buyer.
You need to get rid of your car fast
Putting your car on the market and waiting for someone to make an offer can be a long-drawn-out process. Once you've decided you want a new car, it can be frustrating to wait a long time to be rid of your old one. It might be time to take a faster route.
If you’re in a hurry, the fastest way to get rid of your car is by selling it for scrap. Here at A&L Vehicle Recycling, we can give you a quote and arrange a collection within 24 hours!
Scrap your car with A&L Vehicle Recycling
If you decide that scrapping your car is the best option for you, you must seek out an authorised treatment facility (ATF) to get rid of your vehicle legally and efficiently. Here at A&L, we will buy cars in any condition, including damaged cars and cars with high mileage. Simply click below to receive your quote.
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