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What happens once your scrap car is taken away at the end of its life? At the End of Life. the transfer of ownership of a vehicle, from the owner requires some important documentation to be issued, such as the Intent of Destruction certificate. Once this is issued, the car will be relocated to an Authorised Treatment Facility (ATF) and dismantled for parts or crushed.

Using modern, environmentally friendly methods to perform the scrap car will be de-polluted with industrial strength interceptors used to collect any liquids still in the vehicle. After this all liquid is pumped into efficient oil separation tanks where the oil will be drained away and stored in compliance with government Hazardous Disposal legislation before being disposed of by a 3^rd party specialist.

Once your mot failures bought scrap car has been harvested for any usable parts or scrap metal and all glass and plastics have been separated for recycling it will be prepared for bailing (crushing) all of the firms that we work with carry and proudly display the Recycling Compliance Seal.

Upon completion of the scrapping process you will receive a notification from the DVLA confirming that they have received the vehicle logbook, always make sure that you have the correct documentation before your vehicle is taken away as fines can be levied for failure to produce scrappage documents when requested. Any further documentation such as the ELV and Destruction certificate you should receive within 30 days of disposal.

It’s every drivers worst nightmare having to pay for a large repair as the result of a crash or other accident.

Working parts such as the engine, gearbox etc, usually survive an accident however it’s the body work that take the brunt of any sort of of hard impact collision. Annoyingly this is also the part of the vehicle that everyone sees.

Getting the right style and colour of boot lid, front panel and wing mirror can often be a nightmare, however the hours spent trawling around scrap yards, breaker yards and car dismantlers to find an exact match is now a thing of the past.

Online part finder services allow you to search for parts nationwide without leaving your computer. Working with a network of suppliers also means that you have choice and the option to choose a part based on both location and price.

Using an established finder service also means you can rest assured that the supplier you are using is fully accredited by both local councils and authorities before coming into the network and can provide you with a quality, reliable service.

Looking for something to get as a gift for someone approaching a milestone? Why not look at gift track days.

Imagine the thrill of throwing a brand new Ferrari F50 or a Porsche 911 into a corner in a way that would get you thrown off the road. Well a track day gives you an opportunity to pretend to be Lewis Hamilton for the day.

Tracks around the country offer track experiences, from Silverstone to Croft. There are a range of gift ideas available as well.

Whether it be a dream day driving a dream car or just wanting to experience the thrill of speeding around a tracks there’s something for everyone.

No racing experience is required for these days, some don’t even require a full driving license the only thing you need to bring is a sense of fun.  

Online vehicle firm Webuyanycar.com has been rapped by industry watchdogs for its inflated valuations of vehicles.

The site which is famous for its TV marketing campaign was contacted by the The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) after it was found that only 4% of customers were getting the original valuation of their vehicle and that inspectors were told to cut prices by over 25% as part of their targets. The OFT said:

“Consumers were given the impression that they would be paid the online valuation if the company’s onsite inspection matched the condition entered by the seller online. But once at the appointment, some customers found other factors reduced the price."

Webuyanycar has responded saying that in the “early days” they “didn’t get it right for every single customer” however the firm, who have made a profit of £5 million so far this year did agree that they would implement a four point strategy to try and prevent any confusion happening the future.

It’s also been alleged that the firm also took advantage of the DVLA’s V14 form that allows customers to receive a refund on their unused car tax by reducing the price offered depending on the amount of tax owed back.

The firm is one of the many scrap car firms that have popped up offering users cash for their vehicle, firms that pay for old vehicles ro be collected work with a network of registered breakers and scrap yards to get the best deal for you.

A recently implemented online auction section of the site also allows potential buyers to bid on your vehicle, getting you the best price available.

Statistics have been released showing that the average CO2 emissions of vehicles has reduced by almost 5%.

Experts believe the reason behind the drop is the popularity of smaller cars that were bought during the governments scrappage scheme in mid-2009. Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), Paul Everitt said:

“Continued vehicle manufacturer efforts to improve fuel efficiency and cut emissions have further reduced average CO2 output during a better-than-anticipated first half of 2010.
‘The remainder of the year is set to be challenging, especially now the scrappage scheme has ended.”

Two of the highest selling cars during the scrappage period was the Hyundai i10 and Kia Picanto both of which offer low emissions and good fuel economy

Since the scheme ended car scrapping has experienced a huge increase with a huge number of companies popping up and offering to scrap your car for cash. A system that brings buyers and sellers together is unique as it offers both money and free vehicle collection, unlike competitors who usually only offer one. Hundreds of requests come through the system ranging from BMW to Ford and a newly implemented online auction site could mean a better deal for you when scrapping.

Scrap car has established itself in a network of online automotive companies who have over 5 years authority within the industry. Working with only licensed breakers and scrap yards also means that you can rest assured that your vehicle will be disposed of correctly in an economical and environmentally friendly way.

Motorists who fail to renew their insurance face having their vehicle clamped in their driveway or in the worst case scrapped.

‘Clamp And Scrap’ powers will be given to the DVLA as the government launches a fresh wave of attack against uninsured drivers.

Ministers have however denied this saying that un-insured drivers will be hit with a fine of £100 and be given a suitable number of warnings before the vehicle is clamped. Fines can be avoided by issuing an off the road declaration in similar vein to road tax.

Scrapping  has always been the preferred choice of authorities when punishing owners for breaking laws and parking rules. However this has since transported over to the public domain in recent years.

The trend of scrapping cars is growing rapidly, with people now scrapping vehicles willingly for cash rather than selling them. Scrapping is often quicker and easier than finding a buyer for a vehicle and since the government brought scrapping to the forefront of peoples minds in 2009 it has become big business.

This old vehicle buying service works with a nationwide network of breakers and scrap yards to find customers the best options when scrapping their vehicle. All firms within the network are fully accredited by local councils and environmental agencies so you can rest assured that it will be disposed of correctly following all EU legislations and any required certification will be issued.

Teesside is being urged to take trading with China to the next level and tap into the countries automotive industry success.

Teesside and the North East are already the region that do the most trade with industrial powerhouse in the UK. Firms in the region have been working with the world’s 2nd largest economy for years in the chemical and computer games sector.

This year owners of the Wilton site Sembcorp opened their first wastewater treatment plant in south China and said that plans for further expansions were already underway.

The Chinese auto industry has grown tenfold over the past couple of years and as of 2010 was producing 18.06 million vehicles every year, a growth of 17 .06 million in just 19 years.

Chinese produced vehicles are already on the road in Britain as the likes of Ford, VW, Fiat and Honda all have production plants located in the country.

The introduction of new vehicles leaves a potential headache for people who cannot sell their old vehicle, a lot of scrap firms do not offer any financial compensation for your vehicle and some even charge you to have it taken away.

Entering a term such as cash for vehicles Middlesbrough or free vehicle collection Teesside into Google is all it takes to get an idea of the options available. Remember when scrapping a vehicle strict EU and Environmental Agency guidelines. All vehicles must be issued with an End of Vehicle Life certificate (ELV) after being scrapped to prove that they have been disposed of correctly and not dumped, a practise that costs the UK taxpayer millions every year.

The used car market is likely to to move towards offering longer warranties as standard says industry experts The Warranty Group.

The company believe that adding a longer warranty will make the used car buying experience as close as possible to buying a new car, especially when purchasing from manufacturers.

Studies have already found that a majority of people were already taking out longer warranties at an extra cost when buying used cars.

Ian Simpson, sales and marketing director at The Warranty Group said:

“The continuing shortage of used cars and the resulting increase in prices mean that buyers are, effectively, getting less for more.”

Adding:

“As a result, dealers of all kinds are having to look at ways of making their used car proposition more attractive and increased warranty provision is one solution.”

Analysts believe that if this is implemented it may , over time raise the level of expectation when buying a used car.

If you find your vehicle is not under warranty and face massive costs from dealers to replace parts then looking at second hand parts might be an option.

Services such as CarSpareFinder operate a part finder service which searches a network of dealers and car breakers to offer you a number of quotes on the part you need.

You can then choose which dealer you go with based on either price, location or even just personal preference.

The money saved can be huge, for example a spare engine taken from a breakers yard can cost over 50% less than dealing directly with a dealer. All that’s needed is help in finding these gems.

Norwich is home to some of the UK’s biggest insurance firms, AVIVA (formerly known as Norwich Union) and was recently voted Britain’s Greenest City.

money for vehicles Norwich provides users with a unique vehicle scraping service which allows them to receive money for their old car and also have it taken away for free.

Scrapping a car in Norwich can prove frustrating as the number and varying quality of services makes choosing someone difficult. Scrap Car takes away this worry and offer a comprehensive service when disposing of your vehicle.

But what actually happens when your vehicle is scrapped?

After being deregistered the battery, wheels and any hazardous parts are removed for reuse, recycling or disposal. Car tyres are some of the most dumped items in the UK and costs the tax payers a huge amount of money every year when the Government disposes of them.

Using Scrap Car Norwich also means that you are doing your bit for the environment; all of our services are Environment Agency registered and with over 250,000 visitors a month to our network of automotive sites you know you’re using a reliable and established service.

There are some of us who do not need or want to know anything about how their car works, as long as they turn the ignition key and the car jumps to life, they are happy. But we mustn’t forget the group of individuals who enjoy working on cars either because they enjoy older cars, or for financial reasons have to work on an old scrap car just to have some transport.

Buying salvage is another option, but do not assume that any salvage project is cheaper to repair than buying a good working car. This is because some makes, especially German makes have a greater value in the parts within that the car on the road, so salvage auctions don’t always shop cheap vehicles that can be put on the road easily.

Here’s to key part of working on cars, keeping it safe. the days of crawling under cars at the scrap yard are nearly gone due to health and safety reasons and when working in enclosed areas or near fuel, intrinsically safe equipment then becomes essential also, even though even large garages do not see the value of intrinsically safe products especially for lone workers. Lifting gear is extremely important, many deaths occur each year as vehicles fall on people, due to lack of attention, or using cheaper equipment. In short when working on cars, think safety first.