{"id":122,"date":"2013-10-28T13:05:56","date_gmt":"2013-10-28T13:05:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.scrapcarnetwork.org\/?p=122"},"modified":"2021-04-28T14:25:36","modified_gmt":"2021-04-28T13:25:36","slug":"congestion-slowing-drivers-down","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.scrapcarnetwork.org\/news\/congestion-slowing-drivers-down\/","title":{"rendered":"Congestion Slowing Drivers Down"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A recent survey has shown that drivers in and around Wigan are amongst the slowest in the country. It\u2019s thought that heavily congested roads are slowing drivers down resulting in slow roads and increasing traffic.<\/p>\n<p>Heavy congestion and the subsequent build-up of traffic is putting many people off driving in the area. Commuters, in particular, often cite traffic as a number one pet hate as it can add hours on to their day.<\/p>\n<p>To avoid heavy congestion and waiting times, some car owners are opting to use public transport or are even cycling. The reduced cost is an added incentive for drivers considering switching to other forms of transport whilst environmentally aware travellers often opt for cycling over driving.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re considering changing the way you travel, you may want to sell or dispose of your car. The price of scrap metal means that you can now get a great price for your car and drivers often find they can get a better price by scrapping their car than selling it privately!<\/p>\n<p>If you want to <a href=\"\/\">sell a\u00a0scrap car<\/a> in Wigan, Scrap Car Network can help. We offer great prices for scrap cars and will even collect your vehicle. This means that you don\u2019t have to worry about transporting cars which aren\u2019t in a roadworthy condition or vehicles which are having problems starting.<\/p>\n<p>With Scrap Car Network taking all the hassle out of selling your car, you don\u2019t need to worry about how to dispose of it.<\/p>\n<p>Simply enter the car details online and we will provide a competitive quote and arrange when to collect your car. We\u2019ll even arrange for you to receive a certificate of destruction which can help you avoid fines and penalties later.<\/p>\n<p>If you use Scrap Car Network to arrange a\u00a0scrap car collection in Wigan, not only will you receive a great price for your car, you\u2019ll also be helping to\u00a0<a href=\"\/community-dotcom\">support charities<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>We even commit to recycling your car in an ethically and environmentally friendly way. All the cars we recycle are processed at an authorised recycling and waste management site so every part and component is handled and recycled appropriately.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019ve got an unwanted car and would like to arrange <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scrapcarnetwork.org\/scrap-car-collection\">collection of your scrap car<\/a> in Wigan\u00a0or the surrounding areas, it\u2019s easy to do. Simply contact Scrap Car Network today to find out more.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A recent survey has shown that drivers in and around Wigan are amongst the slowest in the country. It\u2019s thought that heavily congested roads are slowing drivers down resulting in slow roads and increasing traffic. Heavy congestion and the subsequent build-up of traffic is putting many people off driving in the area. 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