Car scrapping has never been less difficult, which in a way is precisely where the issue lies. Not that it is a good thing for anything out there to be complicated, but in the instance of vehicle scrapping it is so simple to go about it these days that it is natural to become a little complacent about the whole process.
What is the harm in just going about it with a bit of lackadaisical attitude? Well, it is not the end of the world to find yourself with a bum deal, but if you would rather not get ripped off in the process, there are a few pointers to be aware of. 
So in the spirit of getting the best deal and fair treatment, here is an overview of a few warning signs that you should walk away from the deal:
If There Is a Fee Attached
It is you that is supposed to be paid for the car, so when the scrapping provider adds any fees onto things, you are basically being scammed. This could be anything from an administration charge to a percentage fee for the process or anything else – if they are not offering an all0in service with a fixed price guaranteed to you, simply don’t bother.
If You Need to Pay for Towage
The same is also true for the towage of the car, as there are some places that will try to charge you an arm and a leg to come and take away the car for whatever it is. Towage and haulage fees are huge at the best of times, but this should be part and parcel of the car scrapping service.
If You Are Expected to Deliver the Vehicle
By contrast, there are still so many car scrapping providers these days that will gladly take your car off your hands and pay you, but only if you arrange for it to be transported to the scrap yard. If you happen to have a tow-truck and tons of equipment, then this is probably not a problem, but for 99% of car owners it is simply a huge pain and an expense that the scrapping provider should be sorting on your behalf. So if they don’t, do not do business with them.
If You Are Told the Car’s Condition Will Affect Its Scrap Value
When you scrap a car, what you are essentially doing is handing over a heap of metal to be recycled. Therefore, it basically makes no difference if the metal is a few months old, a year old or has been around for a decade. So if you are told your car is not worth jack simply because it is a little long in the tooth, you are being lied to.
If There Are No Price Guarantees
Last up, there is only one reason why a scrap car dealer would decline to offer a price guarantee and that is if they were out to rip you off. After all, if you are sure you are offering a fair price that is at least in line with the market average, what is the harm in backing it up with a guarantee?
