subject: Scrap Cars Myths And Facts [print this page] There are many myths circulating about scrapping your car at present. Scrap cars arent always used to be sold on in cut and shut products; similarly, its not true that scrap cars in the UK cant be sold for money.
Myth scrap cars are often reused in cut and shut cars.
Fact scrap cars, when sold to reputable dealers, are stripped and the parts are sold to people requiring these spares, then anything that cant be reused in other cars is melted down or recycled back into the general material pool. They are rarely used in cut and shuts.
Myth scrap cars, if not scrapped and are in an accident then the person that sold the car for scrap (you) will be liable for any damages.
Fact when you scrap your car, you should fill in some paperwork and ensure that you return this to the DVLA, you should not be liable for any incidents that arise in the unlikely event that anything happens with your car that you did not allow for. More importantly, its so rare that this happens that these scare stories are usually designed into convincing you that one service, over another is your only choice.
Myth You cant get money for scrapped cars in the UK.
Fact You can sell your car for anything you feel is reasonable in most cases, scrapping your car to a local scrap yard may require YOU to pay for it in some cases 60 or more or you could sell to a specialist group that can strip and offer you money for the parts. Or, you could sell it on eBay either as a complete unit for scrap, or if youve got any mechanical ability, stripping out the valuable parts yourself.
Myth cars only sell at one flat rate and you have to pay for them
Fact in some cases, like above, you do have to pay for a scrap yard to come to take your car, but in some scrap yards, cars are weighed by the tonne and sold at whatever level metal is currently worth.
All of these myths are easily laid to rest by a quick search and conversation with your local scrap yard, or finding a dealership, garage or scrap company that will take your car. No matter what you choose to do with a scrap car UK, ensure your log book is stamped, and complete all your paperwork. Though its unlikely that anything will happen to your car, its important to ensure that your paperwork is in order. Shopping around for the best deal for scrap cars in the UK will allow you to sell your car for the perfect deal.
