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The cost of owning a car is still on the increase. Tax, insurance and repair bills continue to rise. Are you throwing money at a scrap vehicle that you no longer use?
There are many scrap car companies that offer to take your car away for free, some even offer to pay you for the car. Be very wary of companies that pay cash for scrap cars as they may intend to break the car down for parts or resell it in it's current state. If this happens the DVLA may not have been informed of the change in ownership of the vehicle and you may find that you are liable for other peoples parking or speeding fines.
Many local councils will take your unwanted scrap car away for a charge. There are however some firms that will take it away for free. If your unwanted car is no longer road worthy, it is important that it is disposed of in the correct way.
Once your scrap car is disposed of in the correct way, you should receive a letter from the DVLA informing you that you are no longer responsible for the vehicle. The letter should be received within 3 weeks of the car being disposed of. If you do not receive the confirmation that you vehicle has been disposed of, contact the company that took it away and check with the DVLA.
Having an old car sitting on the road outside your house is not only an eyesore, it can also be a financial burden. If your scrap car is dumped on the road it needs to be taxed and insured. If you are no longer using the car you can have it removed for free.
There are government guidelines regarding the disposal of scrap vehicles. They must be taken to an approved treatment facilty and all the harmful liquids must be removed before the car is crushed. If your car is not disposed of in the correct way then you may be liable to a fine and prosecution.
Once your scrap car is disposed in a professional manner, you will receive a certificate of destruction. If you do not receive a certificate then you need to make sure the DVLA are aware that the vehicle has been scrapped. Failure to use a licensed company can lead to the DVLA not being notified that your car has been scrapped.
The cost of owning a car is still on the increase. Tax, insurance and repair bills continue to rise. Are you throwing money at a scrap car that you no longer need?
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