What does ATF stand for and what do they do? ATF stands for Authorised Treatment Facility that are monitored by the Environment Agency (EA) to make sure scrapyards are licensed and comply with the rules and safety regulations relating to scrap motor vehicles. The first thing an ATF has to do is de-pollute your car. […]
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Illegal Waste Sites
The Environmental Agency clamps down on illegal waste sites. The Environment Agency has reported that it closes 25 illegal waste sites every week, a dramatic increase on the previous year, and a total for the year of 1279, an increase of 70%. The agency reports that legitimate waste businesses are being undercut by these sites […]
The Options Available if Your Car is Written Off
When an insurance company tells you that your car is a total loss, or write off as it is more generally known, they may be right and your car may never make it back onto the roads. Before they make you an offer for the vehicle, it is categorized into one of four categories agreed, […]
Dumping Cars is Getting More Common
Dumping cars is getting more common It may be hard to understand why, but dumping cars is getting more common – why dump your old car when National Scrap Car will pay you cash for it. In the present economic climate, we all need to save money wherever we can, and if an old car […]
Should I Scrap or Repair my Car?
What are the continued costs of keeping your car on the road? The current economic climate means the financial aspect of scrapping a car is the main priority to many people. Modern scrapping techniques carried out by ATF’s (Authorised treatment facilities) mean that the amount you could get by scrapping your car is maximised. Many […]
Beware of Scrap Car Scammers
Scrap Car Advice Which Will Help You Avoid Any Pitfalls National Scrap car understands the importance of having your vehicle scrapped at a reputable scrap yard, however not everyone is aware of the issues that can arise by not using someone that you can trust. A recent news story from Warwickshire has shown just what […]