Each year in the UK, over 1 million cars are sent to the scrap heap to be crushed, recycled and given a new lease of life. As 2021 is well underway, National Scrap Car has taken stock of the most scrapped cars of 2020, and which was the most popular colour motor to scrap. Why […]
Category: Scrap Cars
Scrap and salvage car industry news and information. Helpful guides and all the latest information, keeping you up to date when scrapping your car.
How To Get Rid of Your Old Car
When it comes to getting rid of your old motor, the amount of options in front of you can be exhausting. Do you sell it, trade it in or perhaps give it away, and what about scrapping? Knowing what to do for the best can be hard to figure out. So, we’ve put together the […]
What Happens When You Have Your Scrap Car Collected
We collect hundreds of cars every day across the country using our vast fleet of recovery trucks. We only work with the most friendly and courteous drivers. From London to the Midlands, Yorkshire, Cumbria, Essex, Sussex and more – we’re ready to collect your old, unused or broken motor. Find out where we collect from, […]
10 Top Reasons you Should Hire a Car Scrapper Company
It’s a difficult decision when deciding which route to go down when getting rid of a beloved car or van. You’ll always want to get the best price, and through a service and buyer you can trust. So, if you’re new to the concept of scrapping or wondering if it could be the right option […]
4 Things To Do Before Scrapping an Old Car for Money
What To Do When Scrapping a Car When it comes to scrapping your vehicle, everyone wants to get the highest price possible. That’s why we’ve put together our top 5 tips on what you can do before you scrap your motor for money, plus we’ve answered the most frequently asked questions on scrapping. We’ll also […]
Save the Environment by Scrapping Non-green Old Cars
With global warming becoming a major cause for concern, having you old unused car scrapped is the best way to contribute your bit towards the environment. Ever considered car scrapping for your old car? With global warming becoming a major cause for concern and with the Go-Green initiative becoming a necessity, having your old unused […]
The Benefits of Recycling Scrap Metal
Find out more about the environmental savings of scrapping your car with National Scrap Car. When National Scrap Car take your end of life vehicle (ELV) away, after all the parts that are re-useable and the dangerous fluids have been removed, the authorised treatment facility (ATF) that had handled the safe disposal of your car […]
How Scrapping Cars Used to be
How to tell the difference between legitimated and rogue scrap dealers. In the days of old, if you wanted to scrap your vehicle you would contact the local scrap dealer who would turn up to collect it whenever he felt like it. They would even charge you for the privilege of taking your car away. […]
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 […]
When is a Motor Vehicle Considered Scrap?
Should your car be scrapped? There is no definitive list of what makes a car scrap, but the environment agency defines it as: if someone intends or is required to discard the vehicle, it is scrap. Most of them arrive at this situation because they need too much money spending on them to keep them […]