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Silver alloy wheel on a metal table at a scrap yard with old cars behind

How Alloy Wheels Increase Your Scrap Car Value

When a car reaches the end of its roadworthy life, most owners assume they will receive a standard rate based ...

22nd Jun, 2026

Exposed engine block under the open bonnet of a car at a scrap yard

Engine Type and Scrap Value: Petrol vs Diesel vs Hybrid

Watching your beloved car get towed away always brings a massive sting. It feels even worse when you suspect you ...

22nd Jun, 2026

Used catalytic converter resting on a workshop bench beside measuring tools

Catalytic Converter Value: How Much Does It Add To Scrap Price?

Catalytic converters contain precious metals worth more per ounce than gold. That small, often overlooked component tucked beneath your car ...

22nd Jun, 2026

Woman checking a car battery connected to jump leads under the bonnet

Does Keeping the Battery Affect Scrap Price?

Saying goodbye to an old, worn-out motor always brings a mix of relief and frustration. Naturally, you want to squeeze ...

22nd Jun, 2026

Driver photographing a dented front bumper on a smartphone for an insurance inspection

Can I Scrap a Car Before the Insurer Inspects It?

A smashed-up car sitting on your driveway is an absolute eyesore. It is a constant, ugly reminder of a highly ...

18th Jun, 2026

Getting a Fair Scrap Price for an Insurance Write-Off

When an insurance company declares a car an insurance write-off, it absolutely does not mean the vehicle is worthless. Far ...

18th Jun, 2026

Dirty write-off car with a flat tyre parked on a brick driveway

How Long After a Write Off Should You Scrap?

When an insurance company declares a car a total loss, the clock does not start ticking immediately on some universal ...

18th Jun, 2026

Old hatchback with an inspection clipboard in a yard awaiting a scrap or repair decision

Stolen and Recovered Category S: Scrap or Repair?

Getting the dreaded phone call from the police about your nicked car is rough. Finding out your recovered vehicle carries ...

18th Jun, 2026

Car key fob on a calculator and paperwork showing scrap car cost implications

Total Loss vs Constructive Total Loss: Scrap Implications

When an insurance company declares your car a write-off, the terminology they use can feel like a right muddle of ...

18th Jun, 2026

Category A Write-offs: What You Can and Can’t Do

There is a specific realisation that occurs when an insurance assessor confirms a vehicle has suffered catastrophic structural failure. Motorists ...

17th Jun, 2026

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