Picture the scene! You’ve just bid your old set of wheels “goodbye” as it’s hoisted onto a pick-up truck and driven away. But have you ever wondered what happens when your car is scrapped?
Scrap Local’s here to tell all! We remove thousands of vehicles to be recycled each year.
Read on as we unveil exactly what happens to scrap cars!
Contrary to popular belief, your old motor won’t be left to languish on a mile-high scrap heap.
Scrapping a car is actually one of the most eco-friendly things you can do!
Certain parts like your engine coolant and battery will be removed from your vehicle to be disposed of separately for safety reasons. Some scrap car spares can even be recycled!
To summarise, this is what happens to scrap cars:
Your vehicle will be sent to an Authorised Treatment Facility (ATF) who has the equipment and expertise needed to dispose of a car safely and efficiently.
Scrap Local is proud to work with ATFs across the UK who ensure the process of scrapping a car is carried out professionally and in accordance with strict guidelines.
If you’re looking to recycle your old set of wheels, then submit an enquiry to our award-winning network of trusted auto agents!
The process of scrapping a car is meticulous and can only be carried out by licenced professionals with appropriate tools and facilities.
Once your set of wheels arrives at an ATF, the following will happen:
Sometimes scrap yards will remove the engine and gearbox from your vehicle when it’s taken to the de-pollution bay. However, this step is optional as it isn’t necessary to recycle a vehicle properly.
Yes! Some car parts do get recycled during the process of scrapping a car.
Each scrap yard is different in how they operate, yet in most cases the following parts are recycled:
Scrap Local stands by our motto of “making recycling easy!”
If you choose to scrap your car with us, we’ll connect you to a reliable scrap yard who can recycle your old set of wheels for a great scrap price and without any hassle.
Submit an enquiry to remove your car the easy way!
Currently, it’s rare to find electric vehicles up for scrap.
The technology involved with these vehicles is relatively new, however we do recognise that scrapping electric cars is an inevitable part of driving.
Recycling an electric vehicle is a different process to that of a diesel or petrol motor because of their different parts and fuel sources.
Generally speaking, scrapping an electric vehicle is more dangerous than scrapping a petrol or diesel car as it carries a higher risk of electrocution.
If you have an electric car to scrap, then Scrap Local’s team will ensure that you’re directed to an authorised professional who can remove your vehicle safely.
By scrapping your car you’re directly contributing to this cause as auto parts can be recycled, reused and disposed of safely during this process.
Scrap Local is proud to promote the circular economy by working with trusted vehicle recyclers across the UK who scrap cars professionally.
Make a difference to our planet and submit an enquiry to scrap your car with us!
We hope you’ve found our guide on what happens to scrap cars insightful and reassuring.
To summarise, your scrap car is thoroughly checked for any items that shouldn’t be inside it, has any hazardous parts removed, is de-polluted and baled.
Your old set of wheels won’t be left to languish on a scrap heap as it’s now legally required for vehicles to be removed and recycled in accordance with strict health and safety guidelines.
Scrapped cars are removed to and recycled by Authorised Treatment Facilities (ATFs).
These sites are operated by licenced professionals who are experienced in vehicle recycling and carry out the process of scrapping a car in accordance with strict guidelines.
Scrap Local is proud to partner with ATFs across the UK. Submit an online enquiry to us to remove your vehicle with the best in the industry!
Surprisingly, a wide range of parts can be recycled when a car is scrapped.
Each scrap yard is different, however the following parts are commonly recycled by most people in this industry:
Scrap Local is proud to work with trusted scrap yards who recycle vehicles without any hassle. Submit an enquiry to remove your old set of wheels for the best results!
If you scrap your car with Scrap Local, you can get the following:
You will only receive a Certificate of Destruction if you’ve requested one from us. Likewise, you will only receive section 4 or 9 from your vehicle log book if you have this document to-hand.
Find out more about the things you need to scrap a car with us in our helpful guide.
Deciding to scrap your car is one of the most eco-friendly things you can do for our planet and it’s also one of the easiest things to do with Scrap Local!
On our award-winning recycling network we’ve helped thousands of customers scrap their old cars without any hassle and for the best scrap prices.
Submit an online enquiry to our team to remove your old set of wheels the easy way!
Whether you’re a scrap metal dealer, vehicle recycler or even a scrap collector, joining Scrap Local today will give you access to thousands of new enquiries each month!
Quick Links
Scrap Car Collection
Join Newsletter
©ScrapLocal.co.uk is a trading name of Code Local Ltd - All rights reserved.
We have hundreds of scrap car buyers waiting to buy your scrap car.
