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 Rusholme
If you are looking to scrap your car in Rusholme then look no further, we have built up a network of scrap car collectors and ATF agents who are well established and respected in the Rusholme area. We have been collecting scrap cars, in Rusholme for almost twenty years plus
We guarantee the best scrap price for your car and we can collect it within the same hour, our scrap car collection is 100% FREE and we do not charge any admin fees, the scrap car valuation we offer is the price we will pay upon collection, no haggling, simple straightforward and hassle free scrap car service.
All our scrap car collectors are registered with the Environment Agency and the local Council, the scrap metal dealers act 2013 requires anyone involved in the buying and selling of scrap metal to be registered. Our friendly scrap team in Rusholme will try their utmost to give you a speedy collection service. With the high demand for scrap car enquiries in Rusholme, we have launched our very own website.
All you have to do is visit our well designed and functional website, enter your registration number & postcode sit back and let us do the rest.
Within a click of a button, you will start to receive quotes for your scrap car. once you are satisfied and accept our online quote. You can choose a convenient time that suits you for the collection.
All our quotes are no obligation and we guarantee our scrap car quote for up to 30 days.
Scrap Your Car The Environmentally Friendly Way.
We are one of the longest and most highly respected scrap car collectors in Rusholme and surrounding areas. we have built up a good reputation for offering the best scrap price and the most reliable service.
Once you have accepted our scrap car quote your car will arrive at our ATF Site which is also known as an end of life vehicle centre.
We start the depollution process immediately, one of the first and most important parts is to remove all hazardous waste including engine and gearbox oil brake fluid. All the waste oil is stored securely in an IBC tank sealed container then the second part is to remove all coolant and antifreeze.
Once the depollution process is complete we start to remove all valuable metals, such as the copper wiring, alloy wheels, catalytic converter, and the battery, these metals are sold on to larger recycling plants who will either melt the engines or alloys down and recycle them so they can be reused again as manufacturing new steel can be very costly.
We will remove any car parts we feel hold a value and clean these parts for resale we have our own online website where we categorise and inventory all parts. we also offer a nationwide mail order service
When you scrap your car in Rusholme you can rest assured your car parts will be recycled to help other motorists give their car a new lease of life by using a green part that was removed from a scrap vehicle we recycled.
Ceertificate Of Destruction
Once you scrap your car with our Scrap car collectors in Rusholme you can have that simple peace of mind that we have you covered.
Our friendly scrap car team will help you complete your vehicle logbook and we will update the DVLA by processing a COD, we will either email or send a copy of the certificate of destruction out in the post.
What If I Have Lost MY V5C And Keys.
If you have lost your V5C car registration document or car keys then that’s not a problem this is quite common as we understand how easy it is to misplace your logbook and car keys
All we require is a form of identification this can be one of the following.
Driving license, utility bill, bank statement, or passport.
This is just to prove that you are the rightful owner, all documents must be valid and dated within the past 3 months.
We have helped many customers, in Rusholme scrap their cars and helped with the legal document and paperwork.
We Buy Any Scrap Car
Our ATF agents will collect any scrap car in Rusholme. We will consider anything no matter what condition, the year of the car, or make and model, some of the most common scrap cars we collect are salvage cars, accident damaged cars, flood damaged cars, insurance write off’s, MOT Failures, Untaxed Cars, Unwanted Cars and cars which simply do not have a use anymore and are expensive to maintain.
Scrap Metal Dealers License
In 2013 the scrap metal dealer’s license was introduced which makes it illegal for any scrap metal dealer or scrap car collector to pay cash, all payments must be done via Bank transfer or cheque.
Where Can We Collect Scrap Cars From?
We can basically collect scrap cars from anywhere in Rusholme, some of the most popular places our scrap car partners collect from are home addresses. garages, work address, and the side of the motorway
Why Should You Scrap Your Car With Us In Rushholme?
One of the main reasons why our customers return back to us in Rusholme to scrap their car is we offer a no hassle service, we guarantee the price we pay and provide instant bank payment upon collection.
We make it a priority in making sure we issue all customers a certificate of destruction, once we have collected your scrap car.
Our friendly ATF – agents will help you complete the V5C document and will help you complete the relevant sections of the logbook. We have many repeat customers and new customers who recommend our scrap car service in Rusholme.
We guarantee you the very best scrap price for your car.
We also offer a free collection service with no admin fee.
You can make an online appointment with us and book a time when it suits you for a free valuation of your scrap car.
We are registered and authorised by the Environment and local council to operate an end of life vehicle recycling centre.
All our scrap car partners in Rusholme hold all the correct licenses, some of the following licenses are needed, a waste carriers license which allows all dealers to carry & transport scrap cars and metal, a local Council license, and a site permit issued by the Environment Agency.
All ATF agents have the correct insurance cover in places to collect scrap cars in Rusholme.
We also supply used car parts and can guarantee up to 80% savings compared to dealer prices we aim to recycle your scrap car and remove all valuable parts & stop them being destroyed and rather help other motorists keep their cars on the road for years to come
So if you are looking at scrapping your car in the near future join the thousands of happy customers in the Rusholme area.