A ‘blown head gasket’ is something that many people will have become unfortunately aware of throughout their driving career after their own vehicle has suffered this fate, but how many of those car owners really know what it means? And, more importantly, what does it mean for the future of your car, especially if you […]
What Happens to Abandoned Cars?
For many people, cars are their most prized possession. They’re expensive machines, but this can also extend to their upkeep even after they’ve initially been paid for. That means that when things go wrong, some drivers struggle to keep on top of repairs, maintenance or bills that are associated with owning a vehicle. This, amongst […]
Scrapped Car Number Plates
Scrapping your car means the end for it and everything associated with it. It will, essentially, be wiped from existence and this does include the number plates that are attached to it. Those drivers with private number plates might find this fact a bitter pill to swallow after paying hundreds, if not thousands of pounds […]
Claiming Tax Back on a Scrap Car
Scrapping a car can feel like a weight taken off your shoulders as the money pit is finally taken away, but did you know it’s not just the running costs that you can save on? In some cases, depending on when you scrap your car, you could find that you’re entitled to some money back […]
How to Scrap a Car Without a Title
A car’s title is an archaic way of talking about its registration book, or log book. Now better known by its official coding, the V5 document is still often referred to as a ‘logbook’ and forms an important part of the process when buying or selling a car. But what happens if you’re looking to […]
The UK’s Electric Vehicle Hotspots
Over the past decade, electric vehicles have become increasingly popular within the UK and as a result, EV ownership and infrastructure development is thriving across the country. As the government’s goal to ban the sale of new petrol and diesel cars by 2040 draws nearer and the number of EVs on our roads increases, the […]
Car Scrapping Trends for 2024
When you scrap your car, it has to be legally scrapped by an Authorised Treatment Facility (ATF). This means that the vehicle has all of its hazardous materials removed and that any parts that can be salvaged and reused can be recycled. The process is safe, ethical and legal. Number of Cars Scrapped Per Year […]
The UK’s Best Road Trips for Electric Vehicles
The double bank holiday coming up is a great excuse to pack up your things and head off on a road trip to see the beautiful sights of the UK. Getting ready for a road trip with your family or friends can be an exciting adventure allowing you to see a lot more sights than […]
An Investigation Into The UK’s Worst MOT Failure Rates
With vehicles across the UK failing their MOT on the daily, we at National Scrap Car have taken it upon ourselves to examine the evidence. We analysed data across June 2021- June 2022 to determine which car makes and models have failed the most MOTs. Our research also unveils the regions most failing their test, […]
What Happens If Your Car Fails Its MOT? Your Options Explained
When your car is three years old from the date of its registration, it will need an MOT- from then, each year you will need to take your car for an MOT retest. The MOT test, the acronym in which stands for Ministry of Transport, is an inspection to see if your car is roadworthy. […]