The thing about scrapping a car these days is that it can be as easy or problematic as you want it to be. It really all comes down to the way you go about it and who you take on to help – make the right choice and you’re golden, get it wrong and you’ll wish you never bothered.
So in order to help all you folks across Norfolk make the right moves and seal a deal you’ll be pleased with, here’s a quick look at the top five tips from Take My Scrap Car of how not to scrap a car the right way: 
1 – Choose at Random
First of all, it’s easy as pie to find a scrap car dealer or recycling service on the web right now – finding one you can trust on the other hand is a different story. Some are above board, some are just plain awful and some aren’t even legally allowed to be doing what they’re doing. And if and when you make a bad choice and find yourself in bed with a criminal, it’s your fault and yours alone for not doing your homework. The info is all there online, so use it.
2 – Pay Them a Penny
Take it from us when we say that the days of paying scrap dealers so much as a penny to take your car off your hands are gone…finished…history. It was and is a totally unfair way of doing business when you consider the fact that you’re giving away something of value. Hand over a car they’ll make money from and suffer the indignity of having to pay them for the privilege? Not a chance – it’s either cost-free or you’re being ripped off – end of story.
3 – Ignore the Small Print
Still on the same subject, if there are masses of terms and conditions and you don’t read them, you’ve nobody to blame when it all explodes in your face. This is why it’s always better to choose a service that keeps it simple and where no small print and red tape exist…or are at least kept to minimums.
4 – Leave Valuables Behind
So they’re not going to be worth a fortune, but if your car has a decent stereo, a few added accessories and maybe a set of four nearly-brand-new tyres, why would you want to hand these over free of charge when you could easily sell them on eBay? Even if you only make enough to take the person of your choosing out for a slap-up meal, it’s still better than nothing!
5 – Overlook the Paperwork
Last but not least, a good car scrapping service will always help you get the paperwork sorted and make sure there’s nothing that’s been overlooked. By contrast, overlook the paperwork or make any mistakes and you could be looking at a rather hefty fine from the DVLA, which really isn’t what you need when you’re trying to do the right thing with a spot of recycling.
