Here at Take My Scrap Car, we are often asked how a driver can draw the line between a vehicle that is a bit on the old and worn side and a car that is truly ready to be recycled. The reply? Well, it is a bit of a difficult one in some cases because not all vehicles would give you the same warning signs of what is to come. Just as some nice-looking vehicles are much better off headed for recycling, other old cars have plenty of life left in them. 
When it comes to how one can know where their own car stands, there is a lot to be said for common sense coming into the equation but there are also some signs to look for. So, if you find yourself ticking some of the following boxes, it may be time to get in touch with Take My Scrap Car and see what we could do for you:
1 – Repair Costs Are Increasing All the Time
First up, if it has gotten to the point that it costs more to keep repairing your vehicle than it’s actually worth…well…this is the kind of daily reality so many car owners in the United Kingdom face. They pump vast sums of money into vehicles that are not really fit for anything but recycling. So, if you are throwing money away on nothing of value, why not recycle the car and use the money for something better – like a new car!
2 – You Get Nervous to Drive Long Distances
If you have begun to find yourself in a situation where you are putting off long distance journeys because you are not confident your vehicle will make it, this simply is not a sustainable way of owning a car. You might have a strong bond with the car, but in terms of getting to the point where you actually avoid using it so that it doesn’t let you down, it is almost pointless having it at all.
3 – You Would Not Let Your Children Drive It
There are many car owners across the UK who drive around in cars they openly admit they wouldn’t let their kids anywhere near. It may be dangerous and unreliable or it could be just an unmitigated nightmare – in any case this is nothing but a warning sign that your car should not be out on the roads anymore.
4 – It Is a Battle to Pass Every MOT Day
Last up, if it has gotten to the point where it is basically impossible to get the car through its MOT without carrying out major patch-ups and repairs every time, you are really only delaying the inevitable. So rather than throwing money down the drain on a vehicle that is simply bleeding you dry, think about doing the right thing with a licensed recycling service.
Give the Take My Scrap Car team a call for more information.
