Scrap Value Of A Car

Recent MOT test changes have affected many motorists across the UK as their vehicles are now deemed unroadworthy.

In 2020, 8 million vehicles failed their MOT test. AA Head Of Roads Policy Jack Cousens stated,” With more than 5.5 million cars deferring an MOT, they must be tested to ensure they are safe to use.”

Under the new grading system, if your vehicle has become an MOT failure, then scrapping your car is a suitable option.

Thankfully, our trusted team of scrap car buyers can help you sell your MOT failure for the best prices – Whether stuck in the garage or parked at home.

E10 is a biofuel introduced to cut CO2 emissions whilst improving fuel economy in some newly manufactured cars since 2015.

However, many owners of vehicles manufactured before 2012 have argued the potential impacts the fuel can have on corroding their fuel tank and fuel pump, creating expensive garage repairs.

If your vehicle is incompatible with E10 Fuel, you could sell it for salvage and receive better scrap car value than crushing it entirely.

Vehicles involved in a high collision accident or broken and faulty beyond economical repair can also be scrapped or sold for salvage.

For younger vehicles, this can provide the option to sell a car for salvage whilst ditching auction fees and additional nuisance calls/interest from wheeler dealers online.

Trusted salvage buyers (like the many on our network) often provide a higher than scrap car value (when compared to end-of-life vehicles). This is due to their options for breaking and selling components from vehicles as part of the green auto parts economy.

This also helps you save on expensive garage repairs and labour costs whilst receiving an excellent price for your run-down car or van!

Learn how we can help sell a damaged or broken car hassle-free!

Insurance write-offs are vehicles that may have been involved in an accident or are broken beyond economical repair.

These vehicles are often given an insurance category.

Category A vehicles are only ever scrapped.

However, Cat B, Cat N and Cat S vehicles can be scrapped or potentially salvaged for parts.

Most dealers offer a high value for these cars due to the upcycling abilities of key body parts. This is desirable for many motorists who do not want additional costs.

Even if your vehicle is on finance, our network of damaged car buyers can offer you an unbeatable price for your write-off.

Find out more about selling a written-off car with our helpful guide.

The introduction of clean air zones across inner-city areas has forced owners of highly polluting diesel and petrol vehicles to switch to sustainable alternatives, otherwise risk expensive daily charges.

Many areas, such as Birmingham, Portsmouth, London And Oxford, impose daily charges to enter and drive in the CAZ, which can stack up costs in the long run.

Additonal areas such as Bristol and Scottish cities include Edinburgh, Dundee & Glasgow.

Changes to climate and increased CO2 emissions are a growing problem across many UK cities. Phasing out polluting diesel and petrol vehicles is crucial for a net-zero economy.

By selling your non-compliant car or van for scrap, you can help contribute to a greener and more sustainable environment, making the world a much better place to live in.

Changes to VED tax rates, which occur every April, affect the tax you pay based on the CO2 emissions your car, van or 4×4 produces.

The main factors that affect the amount of VED tax you pay include the following:

• Amount of CO2 Emissions Produced
• Fuel Type
• Engine Size

Not to be overlooked, the rate of VED tax you pay Is another additional cost to contend with, especially if your vehicle emissions rating is higher on the tax chart.

Some vehicle brands provide scrappage schemes, an incentive whereby trading or scrapping your older vehicle can lead to a large discount or offer on newer models. This can be a fantastic option if you want to go green and switch to an electric vehicle.

In addition, certain areas such as London have now opened up a large pool of funding where you can scrap your non-compliant vehicle and receive a financial incentive.

With over 52 boroughs where the TFL London ULEZ scrappage scheme has been introduced, this is another excellent method to remove your old car and receive some ULEZ grant funding.

Yes, your vehicle has a type.

Typically, this can be broken down into scrap and salvage cars.

• Salvage cars can be seen as desirable vehicles invoked in an accident, broken or faulty beyond repair, or indeed just plain insurance write-offs. There is a lot of potential to salvage a car, if a particular make, model and year.
• Scrap Car – Often seen as being on its last legs, it is only truly designed for the scrap yard or could be sent for breaking. However, most of the time, if you need to scrap a car, that is a good enough reason to do so!