Each year in Britain approximately one million cars are disposed of. You may have determined that scrapping your vehicle is the most financially advantageous alternative. If so continue reading This is the complete guide to everything you must be aware of about scrapping.
What you should be aware of regarding the rules
Scrapping your car is fairly easy. But, like everything related to vehicles there’s paperwork required.
There are strict laws in place that you have to comply with, and all are designed to aid the scrapping industry work while decreasing the environmental harm caused by scrapping. Many automobile parts are environmental hazard if they are not properly removed which is why there are laws in place.
The most significant law is that of whether or whether you’re selling your car on the internet:
There is an obligation in law your vehicle be removed from the scrap yard through the Authorised Treatment Facility (ATF).
ATF licenses are issued through The Environmental Agency or the Scottish Environment Protection Agency and any business can show their accreditation. It is possible to be charged for scrapping in a company that’s not licensed.
What are the documents you require to get rid of your vehicle?
There are some documents you’ll require to scrap my car or to offer it for sale as scrap. It shouldn’t be a problem to come up with, but they’re essential if you wish to have your vehicle recycled and scrapped through the Authorised Treatment Facility. These include:
V5C registration certificate (or logbook)
Owner’s manual and book pack
Service history, either in full or in part
Certificate of Destruction Certificate of Destruction
If an ATF accepts to take your vehicle off the road, you’ll receive an official certificate of Destruction (CoD). The certificate will be given within 7 days if you’re scrapping a lighter van, or three-wheeled motor vehicle. This is also an obligation of law.
The CoD proves that you’ve turned the vehicle to us and that you are not responsible any more for it, nor for any taxes related to it.
Important: If you scrap any type of vehicle that isn’t listed above, you’ll not be eligible for an official CoD. However the ATF will inform to the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) which will later update the record of the vehicle to reflect that it has been scrapped.
If you’ve scrapped one of the vehicle of the above types It is your obligation to notify your DVLA that you’ve brought the car for An ATF for scrapping. You are not keeping any of its components. In the event that you fail to inform them, it could result in a fine of £1,000!
V5C Registration for Vehicles
In the event that you are aware that the ATF or DVLA are the ones responsible for registration of your vehicle for removed from the road, you are legally required to sign Section 9 on the V5C registration certificate of your vehicle and submit it to the DVLA.
After completing the process, you will get a response within four weeks , which will confirm the receipt. If you don’t get the response letter it’s your responsibility to follow-up, making sure that the records of your vehicle are up-to-date.
This proves the fact that it is certain that you are the original proprietor of this vehicle and that you’ve authorized the new owner and any future sale.
Be aware that in some occasions, it could be that the ATF decides to sell the vehicle instead as scrapping it. If this occurs the ATF will notify youand you’ll have to complete the section 9 of your V5C (the “Notification of sale, or transfer section) and submit it to DVLA.
Do you want to scrap a car that has no Logbook or V5C?
If you cannot find the V5C certificate for your car however, it’s not mandatory to pay for the replacement. Legally, it’s acceptable to notify the DVLA in writing, and supplying:
Verify that the vehicle was sold to scrap
Relevant personal information
Information about the buyer
The date of sale
Its registration code, the make and model vehicle
Note regarding the insurance write-offs
When the option to sell your car off was taken by your insurance provider rather than you, then you’ll be required to fill out the V5C/3 portion of the vehicle registration document (‘Selling or transfer of your vehicle to an insurer, motor trader or dismantler’) and send it with the DVLA. In certain cases the insurance company could require you to submit other information on the certificate.
Keep your yellow form from the section once you have filled it out . You will also receive an ATF receipt. ATF.
If your vehicle was declared a total loss There are four categories that your vehicle may fall within. The next step is dependent on the category in which your vehicle is in:
Category A
The vehicle isn’t repairable and has to be destroyed as soon as it is discovered.
Category B
The vehicle is not repairable to roadworthy condition so the entire body has to be destroyed right away. However, other components of the vehicle could be reused and salvaged when possible.
Category S
This vehicle has been classified structurally damaged’ and has the possibility of being roadworthy and re-used when it is repaired according to the legal requirements.
Category N
This vehicle can be classified being ‘non-structurally damaged’, and can be again to be driven once it has been repaired to roadworthy standards that are legal.
If you are looking to get the Category N or S vehicle, the insurance company will offer you an exact amount to pay and will then transfer the vehicle to you to fix.
In order for the insurance company to be in compliance, you must submit the entire log book for the vehicle to them. You can also request a copy of the log book by filling out the form V62.
Personalised Registrations
If you’ve got a personalized registration plate, then you’ll need complete Form V317. For more details about the form go here. It’s crucial to fill out this form immediately, since failing to fill out the form can cause you to lose the right to a personalized registration.
In the event that your insurance company is accountable for scrapping the vehicle, it is your responsibility to notify them to not remove it from the road until the registration number is transferred officially. The insurers will then send an acknowledgement letter that states that they’re willing to retain or transfer the registration number. Also, you should request an original copy of the engineer’s report that confirms the vehicle’s information.
Making use of your car as a spare part So, you can clean your vehicle
There’s a chance that your car has items that you’d like take away and keep. This is most common for people who have spent money on improving items like the exhaust or wheel rims. If you’re planning to take off components of the vehicle before you get rid of it, you’ll have to submit an Statutory Off Road Notification (SORN) to inform authorities like the DVLA inform them that the car has stopped being used. This will stop you from needing to pay for insurance or tax on the vehicle.
The SORN is valid until you bring your car to an authorized ATF or notify your DVLA of the fact that you do not have ownership of it.
If you’d like the registration number of the vehicle in order that you could use it for another vehicle, you have to apply to the DVLA to keep the registration number until you decide to make use of it again later on. This is a service that costs PS80 and permits for the registration to remain in the name of the registered keeper.
If the ATF will accept the vehicle partially stripped and a lot of them do be, then you’ll need to provide Section 9 (‘Notification of transfer or sale’) of the V5C to the DVLA.
Tips for selling your car on the internet
There are a few other important aspects to keep in mind when you’re thinking of scrapping or selling your vehicle on the internet:
You will need to present the proper identification and the proof of address
Cash for scrap cars is prohibited within England, Scotland and Wales
You should get several estimates and quotes to determine the value of your car’s scrap
It could be possible to request an amount back from your insurance insurer on the remaining insurance coverage
ID is required
Since the Scrap Metal Dealers Act, it’s been an obligation for customers who are located in England as well as Wales to show proof of identity when they sell their vehicle for scrap. The acceptable identification is a passport or driving license with a photo as well as document of your address, such as an invoice from your utility company.
Avoid cash payments
Should you be offered cash in exchange for scrap or used vehicles Be wary. It’s illegal to buy scrap cars for cash in England, Scotland or Wales. This law has been passed to prevent theft of metal. Be sure to make payments to you through a corporate cheques or a bank transfer.
Find a fair value assessment
Make sure you gather the most complete information you can regarding the condition the vehicle is, the extent of damage, as well as any issues that could affect the roadworthiness of your vehicle. There is a chance that you will be asked questions regarding the vehicle by prospective buyers. Being armed with information will allow you obtain the best price offered.
Examine a possible insurance reimbursement
When your car has been removed and you have your CoD in your possession It is recommended that you get in contact with the insurer of your vehicle. You can cancel your insurance policy should you need to, and you might be eligible to receive an unpaid refund of the insurance.
