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Firefighters in West Sussex Appeal For Car Donations

As we always say here at Take My Scrap Car, there’s no such thing as a valueless vehicle. Even when it comes to the kinds of cars that will never see an inch of tarmac again, there’s so much value in each and every scrap car across the board.

Believe it or not, somewhere in the […]

By |May 7th, 2018|0 Comments

India Set to Roll Out Extreme Car Scrapping Programme

It’s no secret that Britain is currently facing an unprecedented battle against dangerous levels of air pollution. Precisely why lawmakers are working frantically to drive (no pun intended) the most polluting cars and vehicles in general off public roads once and for all. The extent to which this is likely to happen remains a mystery, […]

By |April 23rd, 2018|0 Comments

Cardiff Motorists Could Face Congestion Charge

Despite having been scrapped as an initial concept some time ago, it’s looking like motorists in Cardiff could soon face a congestion charge after all. The undeniably controversial new scheme seems more likely than ever to be implemented, as officials consider all options to tackle the city’s accelerating air pollution crisis.

 For the time being however, […]

By |April 18th, 2018|0 Comments

Traffic-Related Air Pollution Blamed for Asthma Crisis

It’s no big secret that air pollution is having an adverse effect on the health of the masses worldwide. It’s just that in some regions, there’s a significantly more noticeable and worrying impact than elsewhere. One of which being Bradford, where new research suggests that up to 24% of all cases of childhood asthma can […]

By |April 16th, 2018|0 Comments

Are Driverless Cars Heading for the Scrap Heap?

One of the only certainties since the very dawn of automated vehicle technology has been the inevitability of accidents. The simple fact of the matter being that by taking human beings out of the equation, you eliminate the best possible fail safe in the event that something goes wrong. It may be true to say […]

By |April 8th, 2018|0 Comments

Seasonal Car Maintenance: Spring Clean or Scrap?

With the long-awaited end of the winter weather on the horizon, millions of motorists across the UK will once again by giving their cars a little seasonal TLC. In fact, research would seem to suggest that this is often the only time of year many motorists bother lavishing their cars with attention.

But what happens when […]

By |April 2nd, 2018|0 Comments

Air Pollution Rising, But Where Is Air Quality Worst?

It’s no secret that air pollution levels in the United Kingdom are pretty much as bad as they have ever been. It’s also no secret that the government is frantically trying to pinpoint and implement measures to bring things under control. Taking diesel cars and older cars off the streets, implementing congestion charges and generally […]

By |March 21st, 2018|0 Comments

What Not to Do When Scrapping a Car

You’d be forgiven for thinking that getting rid of a scrap car was easy. And indeed it can be, but it’s also surprisingly easy to make one or two mistakes along the way.

Take My Scrap Car was established to make car scrapping and recycling easy, accessible and rewarding for everyone. Our service package essentially takes […]

By |March 13th, 2018|0 Comments

What Is a Certificate of Destruction?

If you’ve ever looked into car scrapping and recycling, you’ll no doubt have come across a document called a ‘Certificate of Destruction’. If not, allow us to introduce you to the concept!

 A Certificate of Destruction is a legal document provided by the DVLA at the moment your scrap vehicle is disposed of. The document is […]

By |March 7th, 2018|0 Comments

Fife Facing Scrap Car Waste Epidemic

Admittedly, it is a little out of our jurisdiction. Nevertheless, we believe it raises an important point for the car scrapping and recycling industry in the UK in general.

 Members of Fife Council have voiced their concerns regarding an apparent epidemic of scrap cars being abandoned on local streets. According to the most recent tally, more […]

By |February 26th, 2018|0 Comments