Recently, car scrapping has become a more common subject in the UK than ever before, as the number of cars on the roads grows by the year. Some would argue that the Internet has made it easier than ever to sell a car and thus scrapping is not the best option, but when it comes to those cars that you know for a fact are genuinely headed toward the end of their life, it could be in everyone’s best interest to consider scrapping.
Here’s a quick overview of the top five reasons why car scrapping should always be considered:
Recycling Is Important
Right off the bat, the UK and most of the world beyond depend on steel recycling to get by. The reason being that not only is recycling steel cheaper to make and thus makes for cheaper final products, but it is also massively less harmful on the environment to produce. To leave a car to rot is to waste the 80% of its steel that could be made into brand new steel, which is by anyone’s reckoning quite the shame. 
Road Safety Matters
Something else to consider when looking to sell an old car is that of road safety. Ask yourself – would you be happy to let a friend or family member continue driving the car on busy roads? If the answer is no, then really you should not be selling it at all. The reason being that you are playing with fate as far as someone else’s health and safety is concerned, not to mention that of all other road users and pedestrians.
You Deserve a Fair Price
Next up, when you scrap a car the modern way you will always be given a fair price for it. There are no charges to pay and no hidden extras, you just get a quote and get the cash in your pocket. By contrast, you’ll be lucky to get anything at all from selling an old car with little value and by the end of the process you might even be out of pocket.
It Couldn’t Be Easier
If looking to get rid of the car in the fastest and easiest way possible, scrapping really is the only way to go. Trying to sell can take weeks or even months, though there’s no guarantee the car will even sell after such time. With scrapping, it’s a case of making a single phone call and arranging for the collection to be done on your behalf at your leisure.
You’ll Avoid Fines and Penalties
And finally, getting rid of a car has a tendency to be complicated at the best of times – especially when it comes to DVLA forms and certification. However, with modern car scrapping all of the paperwork is either done on the car owner’s behalf or they are at least helped with every step of the process, which means no nasty fines and penalties further down the line that often plague those going it alone.
