Selling a damaged or broken car can be difficult though at Scrap Local we make selling your Cat S or Car N hassle-free.
Once we take a look at your vehicle, we take into account the metal weight of your vehicle and the number of salvageable parts.
We then provide an accurate price for your vehicle and will collect it free and fast for added peace of mind.
What category of write-off your vehicle is will determine the price offered for it. This is due to how economical the vehicle may be to repair or salvage.
The main categories of write-offs are:
You may be tempted to a quick cash sale of your Cat A or Cat B car, but this is illegal under the Scrap Metal Dealers Act.
Cat S and Cat N vehicles must also be bought from a trusted motor dealer to eliminate any security concerns.
Thankfully, our network of car buyers and breakers is fully licensed with the environment agency, so you can rest assured they won’t knock you down on price and will pay top cash in the bank!
You cannot sell a damaged or broken car without a title.
A title, otherwise known as your V5C, is a document that states you are the registered keeper of the vehicle.
No scrapyard or motor dealer will buy your damaged car without a logbook.
This is due to the risk of your vehicle being ‘stolen’ is very high. Not to worry, if you have simply misplaced your V5C, you can request a new title from the DVLA.
Once you’ve received a new logbook, selling a write off becomes a lot easier:
You may be tempted to sell your insurance write-off privately although you would want to get the best price by paying off any finance left with your insurance provider.
As your vehicle isn’t owned outright by you, a private sale could be very difficult and take up a lot of your time – Which is not the best thing if you are looking for a hassle-free sale.
This is where Scrap Local can help!
You can remove your insurance write-off with us by:
Give our team a call on 01706577574 for any assistance.
Faulty cars can be MOT failures but are usually vehicles that have sustained some damage or issues.
By law, vehicles have to take an annual MOT test to be deemed roadworthy and safe to drive.
To drive a car without an MOT is dangerous and affects your insurance policy, which in some cases, you can receive a fine of up to £2500!
You can trade in or sell your faulty car although bear in mind it will not look appealing to private traders and can be difficult to sell online.
Thankfully, you can sell your faulty car or MOT failure fast and free of charge with Scrap Local, with no hidden fees involved, free collection at a convenient time and no knocking down on price.
Selling an accident-damaged car for parts can be tempting, although you will most likely be reducing the overall value of your vehicle.
A Cat B insurance write-off can only be broken down for parts by a licensed car breaker.
A Cat S or Cat N can be broken for parts by a mechanic, although this can often come with expensive garage and labour costs. Is this worth your time, money, and effort for a couple of pounds?
To get the best price for a salvage vehicle, keep everything intact and get a genuine, complete quote from a licenced buyer you can trust – Like those on our network.
We hope you now understand the ins and outs of dealing with a damaged, broken or faulty car.
Our network of local, trusted vehicles recyclers can help you sell damaged cars or vans online with complete peace of mind.
Whether an MOT failure, finance outstanding or recently written off, we assist with all the paperwork, collect for free and provide genuine, guaranteed prices for your old set of wheels.
Make an inquiry today by simply entering your registration number to see how we can help sell your damaged or broken car hassle-free!
We have hundreds of scrap car buyers waiting to buy your scrap car.
