Frequently Asked Questions
How much is my scrap car worth?
At scrapmycaruk.com we constantly get asked the question ? How can i get the best price and the highest price when im scrapping my car We have put together some answers to the most frequently asked questions.
How can i get the best price for my scrap car?
At scrapmycaruk.com we constantly get asked the question ? How can i get the best price and the highest price when im scrapping my car We have put together some answers to the most freWhen scrapping your car one of the best ways to get the most amount of money is leave the car in its original condition. genuine Alloy wheels and all parts must be left on this includes all the body panels Catalytic converter & the battery all these items will get you the most money as car scrap yards and metal merchants will value the car for more.
At scrapmycaruk.com we work with registered end of life vehicle centres and car Breakers when you scrap your car with a ATF they will recycle all the valuable parts from your car so you will receive the best amount of money.
When you dispose of your scrap car with a metal merchant you will only be paid based on the weight of your vehicle so this might not be the very best way We pay on average anywhere from £150 - £5000 for scrap cars based on age mileage and condition but we take a number of factors in to consideration we also work with Exporters that will dismantle your car engine and car parts for overseas customers.
If your car is generally in good condition its better if you can sell your car on to someone who is looking for a new vehicle. However if your car is beyond economical repair or failed its mot then its easier just scrapping it.
The best way to receive the maximum amount and the best price for your scrap car is visit our website scrapmycaruk.com And enter your registration number for a quick instant online quote we will save you the time trying to look around online and contacting all the local car scrap yards in the area. You will receive the highest prices all throughout the uk from partner's frequently asked questions.
Do I Need Proof to scrap my car?
If you are looking at scrapping your car and ever wondered what proof you need then you have definitely arrived at the correct place at scrapmycaruk.com we can answer the most common answers to your questions.
If your car has come to its end of life or failed a mot or you just looking to scrap it then you will need to provide some proof that you are the rightful owner. We have listed below some of the Identification we accept and require
- copy of your driving licence
- Utility bill
- Passport
We accept all utility bills or a council tax letter all within the last 3 months if you dont have a up to date utility bill then A bank statement within the last 3 months should be fine. You will also need to provide a picture identification with your address a driving licence is usually fine.
You can still scrap your car even if you don't have the V5C document all you will need is a driving licence and Your bank statement. We only can pay via bank transfer in to your bank account. We will need a sort code and account number. We have registered scrap car buyers on our network if you are a trade customer or have a garage or a used car dealership you can register with our ATF centres once registered we will not require any proof after that in the future if you scrap any more cars.
Our end of life centre's and scrap car collection agents offer a national UK coverage and all are vetted with the dvla and environment Agency and local council So if you looking at scrapping your car in the future visit our website scrapmycaruk.com And enter your car registration number and you can choose the best quote.
What is a End of Life Car - Vehicle?
Scrapmycaruk.com is a end of life vehicle centre. We have a network of scrap car buyers and collectors registered on our network. If you continue reading we will explain in detail what an ELV site is - a end of life vehicle centre what it actually is.
Basically a end of life VEHICLE centre is a registered site which is licensed and regulated by the environment Agency and local council when a car reaches its end of life and is no.longer road worthy then it is scrapped and processed at a end of life centre. Every year there are over 1 million cars in the uk that are scrapped.
What Cars are processed at a end of Life Vehicle Centre?
our scrap car partners collect all makes and models each year some of these cars are either to old or beyond economical repair some are high milage and some vehicles are involved in a accident. our scrap car collectors are all registered end of life car status and have a up to date site permit
What Happens at a end of Life Vehicle Centre?
Once your scrap car is booked in and collected by our elv centre the car is basically depplouted of all waste oils the petrol and diesel is removed and stored safely in storage tankers all car parts are sold off to customers online tyres are removed and sent off for recycling batteries are removed and sold on.
All our elv sites collect all cars including scrap cars, vans 4x4 and all other vehicles. If you are looking at scrapping your car to government standards visit our website enter your registration numbers and within seconds you will start to receive instant online quotes.
Scrap My Car Manchester Free Online Price
Scrapmycaruk.com is an online car comparison website we cover all throughout the uk and the whole of manchester. Our scrap car agents have worked in the manchester area for almost 30 years we cover the city centre and beyond all areas of manchester are covered within minutes.
We pay any where from £500 - £5000 Our partners offer a free collection service and a instant cash and bank transfer we are connected with some of the largest car recycling centres and end of life vehicle centres across manchester scrap my car manchester has been established for almost a decade gone are the days where you would ring around all day your local scrap yards trying to get the very best scrap car price we have made life so much easy and simple when scrapping your car in manchester and all surrounding boroughs.
What Cars do we collect in Manchester?
Ever wondered what cars we collect well basically 99% of the cars we collect are Anything from cars vans 4x4 vehicles Accident damaged engine failures and loads more
Our Scrap my car near me service
We now offer a scrap my car near me manchester service this basically takes away all the stress from our customers. When you use our scrap my car near me service via our website. Visit Scrapmycaruk.com and type your registration number you will receive our no obligation quote once you are satisfied your car will be collected from our scrap car partners in manchester this will be a ELV site in your postcode area so you will not need to travel far we offer a same day collection service any where in manchester with free collection and competitive prices If your car is fitted with Alloy wheels and genuine catalytic converter we can pay up to £1000 more for your car depending on the make model and year. So if you looking at scrapping your car in manchester visit our website today for a free online quote and we will connect you with local scrap car collection businesses in manchester.
Can I get paid cash when I scrap my car?
On a regular basis we get asked by our customers, when visiting our website Scrapmycaruk.com can i get paid in Cash for my scrap car the answer is no This is illegal with the change in law in 2013
Scrap Metal Dealers ACT 2012
In 2013 the law changed no scrap metal dealers or merchants scrap yards or any business trading in metal can not pay in cash - all payments must be done via cheque or electronic bank transfer. Any scrap metal dealer that pays cash risks paying up to a £5000 fine this law is introduced to stamp out metal theft.
Registered scrap metal dealers
When scrapping your car or using a metal dealer its always best to use a licensed business who is registered with the local Authority And holds a scrap metal dealers licence, this is to insure you are scrapping your car with a reputable dealer at scrapmycaruk.com all our partners are registered with environment Agency and the local council as a registered end of life vehicle centre all scrap car dealers are vetted and hold the correct licences and insurance policy to operate a scrap yard and car recycling facility
SCRAP MY CAR SWINTON
If you are looking at scrapping your car in Swinton, then look no further, here at Scrap My Car UK we pride ourselves as a leading scrap car buyer paying leading scrap car valuations and offering same day FREE scrap car collection.
We have built a network of scrap car collection partners in Swinton and the surrounding areas. We pay the “highest” price guaranteed for any scrap car regardless of its age or condition.
We have trusted ATF – Agents who are regulated & authorised by the Environment Agency. Our scrap car partners have twenty years plus experience in the collection & disposal of scrap cars in Swinton. we offer collection within one hour. We offer a free collection with no admin fee and we are registered with the DVLA. All scrap cars we purchase have a certificate of destruction issued, this certificate updates DVLA that your vehicle has gone to a fully licensed authorised treatment facility. Our scrap car recycling centre is equipped with the latest equipment to fully depollute any scrap car in the correct environmentally friendly manner. We have a professional approach and have a team of friendly recovery drivers who will go far and beyond to help. We offer hassle free experience and have been trusted by Swinton based car owners for years in removing the stress related to scrapping your car the correct way.
With the high demand for scrap car enquiries in Swinton, we have launched our very own website. All you have to do is simply enter your registration number and postcode sit back and we will provide you an instant scrap price. All our scrap quotes are no obligation & valid for up to seven days.
Out scrap car collection agents in Swinton will help you complete all the legal paperwork work including all DVLA documents.
Scrap Your Car In A Environmentally Friendly Manner.
Once you have accepted our quote and are satisfied with the price we have provided, you can book in your scrap car collection online at a time suited to you. Our partners will collect your car & bring it back to our end-of-life vehicle centre.
One of the most important part of the process would be the removal of all the waste oil. Our skilled mechanics and engineers will carefully remove the engine and gearbox oil followed by the brake fluid.
Once this has been completed we will remove all the antifreeze & windscreen washer fluid all oil and fluid are stored securely in IBC tanks- and will be sent off-site for recycling All petrol and diesel will be used again in our vehicles and recovery trucks.
The second part of the process would involve the removal of any precious metals.
All copper wiring, battery, catalytic converter, and alloy wheels will be removed and all sent off site to be recycled at a plant.
We are not only a scrap car collection company but also a scrap yard and a Car Breaker – we supply used car parts so therefore any parts that have a value will be removed, cleaned tested, and stored on our inventory system and customers can purchase online via our website.
We can pay the best price for scrap cars guaranteed in Swinton.
How Can I Get The Best Price For My Scrap Car?
As a scrap car business operating in the heart of Swinton we always get asked the same question: how can I get the best “price” for my car? This depends on a number of factors one is the weight of the car as the value of scrap metal can increase and decrease on a daily basis. Our online website provides the best possible price for your scrap car which is generally above the scrap metal price as we also quote based on any spare parts which may be reused. By using a combination of weight and parts value we can make sure we are very competitive with our pricing and are paying above other scrap car dealers.
The second way is to make sure your car is complete – all cars must be complete battery’s wheels catalytic converter and all car parts must be left on the car if any parts are removed this will decrease the value of your car by up to 50 % some scrap car companies can also refuse, to collect your car. We advise all customers to leave their car in its original state.
What If I Have Lost My V5C And Keys?
If you have lost your V5C document and car keys then that’s not a problem did you know this is quite common as we understand how easy it is to misplace, your logbook and keys.
Therefore we require one form of identification, this can be an up to date driving license, passport utility bill, or a bank statement. once provided our scrap car dealers in Swinton will collect your car immediately and will help you complete your logbook. And will update the DVLA on your behalf to make sure your car has been scrapped at a registered Authorised treatment facility.
2013 Scrap Metal Dealer’s Act Compliant
The law requires that all scrap metal dealers and scrap car collectors trading in metal require a license. All businesses buying scrap require to take a form of identification from customers and dealers must only pay via Bank transfer, it is an offense to pay in cash for any scrap transactions.
What licenses do our scrap car collection partners hold?
Our network of scrap car buyers hold a number of licenses in place in order to operate a scrap car collection business, it is mandatory, that all partners hold a waste carriers license this allows all dealers to collect and transport scrap cars and metal agents are also required to have a site permit which is granted by the Environment Agency.
All scrap car dealers, require the correct insurance cover in place to carry vehicles.
What Scrap Cars Do We Buy?
We will purchase Almost any scrap car in Swinton, some of the following cars we will collect are accident damaged cars, salvage vehicles, MOT failures, untaxed cars, and unwanted cars.
Where Do We Collect Scrap Cars From?
Our scrap car agents will collect from anywhere in Swinton, garages, motorways, workplaces, home addresses, side of the road as well as storage and recovery compounds, accident claim centres, and body shops.
Why Should You Scrap With Us?
Few reason’s why you should scrap your car with us in Swinton.
- We are a well respected & established scrap car recycling company and an end of life vehicle centre, we are also a scrap yard and a Car Breaker.
- We have a network, of professional ATF agents who are registered with the environment agency and the local Council all scrap car collectors in Swinton follow a strict code of practise and are regulated by the Environment agency and local authority’s.
- We issue a certificate of destruction on all cars collected we take care of all the legal paperwork on behalf of the customer and offer a stress and hassle free service we pay more for your scrap car as we sell car parts.
- We guarantee you the “highest” quote for your car and we will beat any genuine quote we can offer an instant!!! Payment via Bank transfer. We will also collect your vehicle without a V5C – document or even if you have lost your car key.We will purchase any scrap car in Swinton no matter what make model year condition.so if you are looking at scrapping your car in Swinton in the future join the thousands of happy customers in the Swinton area.