If you’re looking for a quick and efficient way to scrap your vehicle, our guide will show you the six simple steps that need to be taken. 

Step 1) Apply to take the reg number off your car if you want to keep it (i.e. it’s a personalised plate). This costs £80.

Step 2) Find a registered ATF near you (like us) who will scrap your car.

Step 3) Complete the relevant paperwork.

Step 4) Receive payment for your vehicle

Step 5) Notify DVLA that you no longer own your vehicle or face a £1,000 fine if you don't!

Step 6) Cancel your insurance and await your refund for vehicle tax.

If your car is a rare or appreciating classic, you’d be nuts to send it to the scrapyard – or vehicle recycler as they’re more commonly known these days. We'll tell you how to scrap your car if it's not worth saving. 

There are exceptions when scrapping your car may not be the best idea. For example, if your car is a rare or appreciating classic, you’d be nuts to send it to the scrapyard – or vehicle recycler as they're more commonly known these days.

However, if money is tight and prospects for prices of used vehicles on the horizon don't look good then there may be no alternative to say goodbye and recycling that old mate before they stop making parts for it.

When it comes to the end of a vehicle's life, many owners believe they have no choice but to watch their car be crushed into oblivion. Fortunately, there is an alternative and you don't need to get out of your chair. 

The process for scrapping your car is relatively painless and if you follow the correct steps then it should be straightforward. However, there are laws surrounding this procedure and if you don't complete them correctly, you could find yourself in line for a fine.

It's easy to recycle your car - and free too - but you need to know how to do it safely and responsibly. It isn't just about handing over the keys and walk away, although that is one option! Here we show you how to scrap your car the smart way.

Scrap cars are a huge problem in many countries. Many people don't know that you can actually make some money back on the value of the vehicle, even if it's only worth scrap. The following article will teach you how to get rid of an old car with as much profit as possible. 

What's more, by scrapping your car today, not only are you making sure no one else risks their lives driving around or walking near it tomorrow - but also ensuring that our planet is better for future generations too! We'll show you how to do this quickly and easily so read on now...

Scrapping your old car for cash is a relatively easy process. In the past, you had to pay someone else to get rid of it for you, but guidelines put in place mean that scrapping a car should be free. With metal prices increasing, people are able to make some money from their old cars - as long as they follow the correct procedure and go through an authorised treatment facility (ATF) or scrapyard with licences from the Environment Agency. Remembering that any scrapped vehicle must also be reported to the DVLA

It’s vital to have the right paperwork before you scrap your car. With so many cars being scrapped, it’s important to make sure you can produce the correct documents for scrapping your car. Make sure you keep the V5C logbook and ensure that when scrapping a car, you get a receipt from ATF (Approved Treatment Facility). Once this is done, then within 7 days you should receive a certificate of destruction which will state that your vehicle has been recycled properly.

Did you know that you can scrap your car without the logbook? It’s not always easy to find it, and sometimes just don’t have one. Luckily, there are steps you can take to make sure you get the best value for your old vehicle even if it doesn't have a logbook. Here are some things to consider when scrapping without a logbook.

1) Compare prices - When scrapping with or without a logbook, comparing prices is essential because each dismantler will offer different rates depending on what they pay for cars themselves. Some dismantlers may only buy certain models of cars where as companies like us will buy any car.

It's important to compare prices from a number of dismantlers before choosing who to use.

2) Supply all the necessary documents - As well as comparing prices, it is also vital that you provide the right documentation when scrapping without a logbook. For example, some companies will need to see your drivers license, passport and proof of address.

3) Find the best fit - Finally, remember that you are not committed to any company and can always change your mind if necessary, even with us!

The Scrap Metal Dealers Act of October 2013 outlawed cash payments for scrapping cars. This is because people would often illegally scrap stolen or abandoned vehicles and then offer the owner a few hundred pounds in cash to take them away. But if someone offers you a wad of cash, don't accept it! They're unlikely to be lawful scrappers. Along with this law, there are many other things you should do before accepting an offer to scrap your car- asking for their name and contact details so you can check them out later, and always keeping your own records of everything that's agreed on during the transaction.

If you’ve been thinking about selling your old, unwanted vehicle but can’t be bothered to compare prices or get the car scraped, then there are two new charitable services that might be able to help. Charitycar and Giveacar collect vehicles from owners free of charge and either scrap them or sell them at auction with all proceeds going towards charity.