How to dispose of an old car

Avoiding common car scrapping pitfalls
If you decide to scrap your car, there are a few points to remember before you get started.

Sort out the documents. When a car is scrapped the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) needs to be notified using a Certificate of Destruction (CoD). These can only be issued by scrap car recycling centres, called Authorised Treatment Facilities (ATFs). If you don’t, then you’re still responsible for the vehicle and could end up being fined.
Keep your personal details safe. Customers in England and Wales have to prove their identity when selling their car as scrap. You’ll be asked to show photo ID and proof of address, such as a utility bill. Your information will be stored for three years, so make sure you’re sharing it with a reputable organisation.
Reclaim insurance and tax. When you’ve had your vehicle scrapped at an ATF and a CoD has been issued, the DVLA will refund any full months of remaining car tax (officially known as VED but sometimes referred to as road tax). You should also tell your car’s insurance supplier and ask for a refund, or put any credit towards another insurance policy.

Scrapping a car

Scrapping your car should be a last resort you might choose to do if it’s damaged beyond repair or you can’t find anyone prepared to buy it.

Remember, unless your car is a complete wreck, it might still be worth something, so you shouldn’t have to pay to get it towed away.

Bear in mind, the vehicle recycler (otherwise known as a scrapyard, breaker or dismantler) might make hundreds of pounds from your cast-off simply by selling some of its parts, even if your car might just be worth the value of the scrap metal.

If you decide to go ahead, your car must be taken to an ATF to be scrapped.

You’ll then be sent a CoD.

It’s illegal to scrap your vehicle anywhere else.

Scrapping your car will ensure it’s properly recycled without damaging the environment.

Scrap car prices fluctuate depending on the model of car, the region it’s collected in, whether it has any re-saleable parts and current market rates.

You can find an ATF dealer, more information about scrapping your car and contacting DVLA on GOV.UKopens in new window.
Rewarding Recycling and CarTakeBack are the official recycling partners for a selection of motor manufacturers.

All their scrap car recycling centres have ATF licences.

You can also deliver it directly to a ATF if you prefer.

Donate your old car to charity

If your old car‘s not worth much or you haven’t got the time to arrange selling it, why not donate it to Charitycar?

They’ll collect it free of charge and you’ll have the satisfaction of knowing your car’s value is going to the charity of your choice.

You could also consider donating your car through Giveacar.

If you donate your old car, it will either be sold at auction or scrapped.

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