{"id":1094,"date":"2018-01-29T10:05:21","date_gmt":"2018-01-29T10:05:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.scrapcarnetwork.org\/news\/?p=1094"},"modified":"2025-11-04T15:54:36","modified_gmt":"2025-11-04T15:54:36","slug":"car-scrapping-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.scrapcarnetwork.org\/news\/car-scrapping-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"A Guide to Scrapping Your Car"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A broken and unusable car is no good to you. If it doesn\u2019t run, fails to start on a regular basis or guzzles petrol more than before, then there\u2019s a good chance your car is on its last legs and no amount of work and money will be worth the effort of fixing it. However, getting rid of your car can be difficult if you don\u2019t follow the right steps.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Why Should I Scrap My Car?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are a few common reasons why people would scrap their car:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Car is old or broken and has no resale value.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It was recently\u00a0damaged in an accident.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s no longer roadworthy.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You need to dispose of a vehicle.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can no longer afford to run it.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>How Scrap Car Network Can Help<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many scrap yards try to charge you for scrapping your vehicle. This is absurd because most genuine scrapyards are willing to pay you a small price for your scrap car, and they\u2019re usually willing to come collect it as well. The entire process should be stress-free and involve as few forms as possible.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is where Scrap Car Network steps in.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scrap Car Network is one of the biggest scrap car collection services in the UK. All you need to do is enter your car registration number and postcode. We\u2019ll take any make and model regardless of the condition. You\u2019ll receive an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scrapcarnetwork.org\">instant price<\/a> and no obligation quote. If you\u2019re happy with it, we\u2019ll take care of everything else. We\u2019ll arrange a free collection of your vehicle and also handle all of the paperwork. No matter where you are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scrapcarnetwork.org\/scrap-car-areas\">in the UK<\/a>, we\u2019ll be able to pick up your vehicle and recycle it while paying you a great price.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1061\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scrapcarnetwork.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/What-Is-An-Authorised-Treatment-Facility-1.jpg\" alt=\"car transporter\" width=\"825\" height=\"250\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>The Importance of an Authorised Treatment Facility<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s important to find an Authorised Treatment Facility (ATF) when scrapping your vehicle. These are the only legally permitted places to scrap your vehicle because they have the means to dispose of hazardous materials such as car batteries. There are many unauthorised scrapyards that operate illegally without a license. They might not send you a Certificate of Destruction to prove that you have scrapped your vehicle, and the methods they use to scrap a vehicle could be harmful to the environment or unethical.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scrap Car Network will pair you with a local scrapyard that has earned their Authorised Treatment Facility license to give you peace of mind when scrapping your vehicle. You\u2019re also guaranteed to receive your Certificate of Destruction once the job is complete to avoid an \u00a380.00 fine for failing to inform the DVLA.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Notifying the DVLA and Other Legal Matters<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ll need to notify the DVLA that you\u2019re no longer responsible for the vehicle you are scrapping to avoid road tax. You\u2019ll need to fill in a section of the V5C document (vehicle log book) or SORN in exchange for your Certificate of Destruction.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scrap Car Network can save you the headache of dealing with legal matters. Simply hand your DVLA paperwork to our representative and we\u2019ll send you the Certificate of Destruction. The DVLA will automatically refund unused road tax, and you will also need to contact your insurers who will also give you a financial return.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1040\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scrapcarnetwork.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/environment-agency-spearheads-crackdown-on-illegal-waste-carriers.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"825\" height=\"300\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Scrap Car Network Can Help You Avoid Potential Problems<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Due to the internet, it\u2019s rather easy to make a legitimate looking website in order to fool people, and shady dealers can abuse your lack of knowledge for their personal gain. Scrap Car Network is one of the UK\u2019s largest <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scrapcarnetwork.org\/scrap-car-collection\">scrap car collection<\/a> services and we pride ourselves on operating a legitimate top-quality service. From the moment you make a booking to the collection or drop-off of your vehicle, we\u2019ll never let our standards slip.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the most common problems you\u2019ll run into when scrapping a vehicle is being offered cash for your vehicle. While it might seem tempting, it\u2019s actually illegal because of the Scrap Metal Dealers Act and scrapyards must now pay you via a cheque or bank transfer. Any other form of payment are prohibited and are a clear sign that the dealer is shady. Scrap Car Network pays its customers via bank transfer. This is to enforce security and to keep accurate records of the transaction. We will never offer you cash for your vehicle because it\u2019s simply illegal, and any scrapyard that does so is operating illegally.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another common trick that illegitimate scrapyards use is to confuse you with wording on certain documents. For instance, they might play with the wording on \u201cCertificate of Destruction\u201d and give you a fake document that cannot be used as official confirmation that you have scrapped your vehicle. At Scrap Car Network, our Authorised Treatment Facilities will provide you with a legitimate Certificate of Destruction so you can confirm the destruction of your vehicle with the DVLA.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A broken and unusable car is no good to you. If it doesn\u2019t run, fails to start on a regular basis or guzzles petrol more than before, then there\u2019s a good chance your car is on its last legs and no amount of work and money will be worth the effort of fixing it. 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