Vans get scrapped for all sorts of reasons. A failed MOT with a repair bill that makes no financial sense. An old workhorse that has done its last mile and is sitting on the drive. A lease return that nobody…
If you search for a scrap yard in Greater Manchester, you will find a handful of results scattered across Bolton, Bury, Oldham, Salford and the surrounding areas. Most people assume that getting rid of an old car means loading it…
If your car has reached the end of the road, you are probably weighing up whether to sell it for parts or scrap it as a whole. On the surface, selling for parts sounds like the better deal. After all,…
You cannot legally scrap a car that has outstanding finance on it through a hire purchase (HP) or personal contract purchase (PCP) agreement. Under those types of agreements, the finance company owns the vehicle until the final payment clears. Scrapping…
When you want to sell a car, you can scrap it, part exchange it or sell it privately. Each option delivers different money and requires different effort. This guide breaks down all three with real numbers so you can choose the right route.
If your car has failed its MOT, scrapping may make more financial sense than repairing it. This guide gives you the repair cost vs scrap value framework to make the right decision for your specific vehicle.
An Authorised Treatment Facility (ATF) is the only type of site that can legally destroy a car and issue a Certificate of Destruction. Find out what ATFs are, how they are regulated, and why it matters which operator you use.
If you have got an old, damaged, or unwanted car sitting on your drive, the first question on your mind is probably: how much will I actually get for it? The answer is not a fixed number. Scrap car values…
Having your car written off by an insurance company is stressful enough. Then the insurer pays out and leaves the decision of what to do with the car entirely in your hands. If you have kept the salvage, you might…
A car that will not start is not worth zero. That is the most important thing to know before you read anything else here. Whether your car has a seized engine, failed gearbox, blown head gasket, or has simply been…