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 Liverpool
We provide the simplest way of selling your scrap car for cash in Liverpool through our website www.scrapmycaruk.com, we are a fully licensed car scrap yard offering full car recycling services and ensuring all the correct paperwork is handled correctly.
Everyone knows Liverpool is famous for the home of the Beatles and The Albert docks. Liverpool continues to grow and attract visitors from all over the world and can easily be accessed via the M62 motorway.
If you are looking to scrap your car in Liverpool then look no further we have just launched our website www.scrapmycaruk.com where you can quickly and easily add some basic details to obtain a no obligation quote for your scrap or unwanted car or van.
We are one of the largest and independently owned scrap car recycling company and have over 200 plus end of life vehicle centres across the whole of the UK offering local and national coverage for any car or van.
All our ATF (Authorised Treatment Facilities) are licensed via the environment Agency and the local Authority as well as all scrap car collectors having a valid scrap metal dealers license which is a legal requirement.
Scrap my car Liverpool has out grown really fast we have over ten scrap car collectors in the Liverpool area ensuring we can collect your car at any time.
What Scrap Cars Do We Buy?
We will buy any car whether it is scrap or not, all makes and models, in any condition, any mileage, any year, MOT Failures, salvage and untaxed vehicle whilst paying the very best prices and 1 hour collection times guaranteed. We have a built up a reputation for paying the highest cash value for scrap via immediate bank transfer so you don’t have to wait for the money. We also offer a free valuation for your car.
We understand how stressful it can be when you are scrapping your car and our soul aim is to offer a stress & hassle free service for Liverpool car owners wanting to sell their cars.
Enter your registration number and postcode sit back relax and you will receive multiple quotes . Once you are satisfied with your online no obligation quote the website will direct you to a booking form you can simply pick the best date and time what suits you – you receive confirmation either by a text message or email.
One of our professional drivers will contact you 24 hours in advance just to confirm collection. All our drivers are friendly and will help you fill out any legal paperwork. If you can please make sure the car is easy to access for the recovery agent for loading purposes.
SCRAPPING YOUR CAR IN A ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY MANNER
Once you car has been collected by one of our scrap car collectors, unless the vehicle is deemed to be not scrap and can go back on the road, the vehicle is transported back to the car scrap yard where it will be fully depolluted of all harmful contaminants and oils. This is a very important step in the scrap car recycling process which ensures all waste and fluid are carefully removed and the vehicle is made safe by removing the battery and flammable fuel.
The scrap car mechanics have a wealth of experience in Dismantling vehicles, all engine & gearboxes will be drained followed by the brake fluid after that any screen wash the header tank and any coolant antifreeze is removed, all oils and fluids are stored in a sealed tank to stop any spillage all fuel including petrol & diesel will be drained . The tyres are removed and any tyres that are worn and not road worthy will be stored to be taken off site by a tyre recycling company, the tyres are granulated in to small size pellets. Tyre recycling is called crumb rubber production there is many benefits of tyre granules such as infill for artificial Turf fields, it is also widely used in playgrounds. All mechanical suspension parts and rear axle parts are stored in a separate skip and are sent off to metal recyclers to be processed and reused again.
we are a registered car breaker also also supply quality used car parts therefore any spares that have a value we remove them from the vehicles, clean and test them and are carefully logged onto our car parts database and made available online for customers throughout the UK and the world.
The above process briefly highlights the great benefits to car owners in Liverpool who may be thinking about using our Scrap Car Service in the Liverpool and Merseyside region.
CERTIFICATE OF DESTRUCTION
When you use our web page scrap my car Liverpool – you can rest assured all the paper work will be taken care of in the most professional manner.
Once the scrap car is brought back to our site and inspected and deemed to be end of life, a certificate of destruction is issued which notifies DVLA that the vehicle has been scrapped at a ATF site.
WHAT IF I HAVE LOST MY V5C DOCUMENT OR CAR KEYS
If you have lost your car keys or V5C document then that’s no problem we know how common it is to misplace your paperwork or car keys our scrap car collection agents have helped many customers in the scrap my car Liverpool area
All we need is a copy of your driving licence or your utility bill or a passport to confirm you are the rightful owner.
HOW TO COMPLETE THE V5C – DOCUMENT
Please note when selling, transferring or scrapping your car the registered keeper has a responsibility to notify the DVLA that he/she is no longer the keeper. This can be done by completing the yellow motor trade section which is section 4. We always recommend that if you are going to be posting the completed V5C out you do so via a tracked delivery service. Alternatively you can easily do the change of keep transfer online by visiting www.gov.uk/sold-bought-vehicle
Failure to notify the DVLA can result in a penalty issued.
WHAT SCRAP CARS DO WE COLLECT
Via our web page scrap my car Liverpool we collect absolutely any scrap car including, MOT failures, ex fleet cars, mechanical faults, accident damaged cars, flood damaged cars and fire damaged cars.
HOW CAN I GET THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF CASH FOR MY CAR:
If you are looking to get the absolute maximum amount of cash for your car then there are a few little steps you need to follow.
Firstly you need to make sure the car is complete. All parts & components need to be on the car, the vehicle must have all four of the wheels fitted and the catalytic converter & car battery must be left on by removing any parts components etc there is a chance the driver can refuse collection. If the car has any parts removed this will reduce the price of the car massively. Our scrap car collection drivers are very experienced and usually do check to make the vehicle is complete. We do expect some damage, scratches and age related general wear and tear to the vehicle.
SCRAP METAL DEALERS ACT 2013:
In 2013 the law changed any scrap metal dealer or scrap car collector can not pay cash for cars, it is a criminal offence and the only way you can accept payment is via bank transfer or by cheque after ID has been verified.
WHY SCRAP YOUR CAR WITH US:
One of the biggest reasons why we get so many repeat customers returning to us each year is simply because we pay the best and highest scrap car prices. We have built a reputation via our web page scrap my car Liverpool – we offer a hassle and stress free service we know how stressful it can be when you scrap your car, we have you covered by offering a free collection service, instant cash, completing all the legal paperwork and by issuing a certificate of destruction.
Rest assured your car will be recycled to the highest standard, when scrapping your car with us you will also be helping the environment.
We have full nationwide Coverage. and we supply used car parts, there is so many benefits in using us.
If you are looking at scrapping your car in the future visit our website www.scrapmycaruk.com
Enter your registration number and postcode sit back and wait for instant quotes & join the thousands of customers who have taken advantage of our web page Scrap my car Liverpool.