Let’s be honest – it’s not as if scrapping a car is ever going to be a particularly thrilling process. Scrapping a car is hardly exciting for most people – neither is the prospect of then having to pay to replace the car you are getting rid of.
Still, we can at least ensure that the entire process from start to finish is as painless and financially rewarding as possible. Working with Take My Scrap Car, we absolutely guarantee the kind of customer commitment you simply will not find elsewhere.
So, if you’re planning on scrapping a car that has no life left to give, here are five important things to do before going ahead and disposing of it:
1. Clear it Out
First of all, we highly recommend taking anything out of the car that may be of value. For example, if you happen to have a stereo system that could easily be sold online, there’s really no sense leaving it in the car when you send it off for scrapping. Think about absolutely anything in the car that could be sold on to make a bit of extra money and do exactly that beforehand. After all, what’s to gain by scrapping a car that’s still loaded with valuable goodies?
2. Clean it Out (A Bit)
If you are planning on scrapping a car, for obvious reasons it doesn’t have to be particularly clean and tidy. That said, you will however need to make sure that the inside of the car doesn’t resemble a skip or landfill site. If the car is literally exploding with rubbish and represents a hazard to health in its own right, you cannot realistically expect anyone to sort it out on your behalf. Once again, it’s not as if a scrap car has to be particularly pristine or polished, prior to getting rid of it. It’s just important that it isn’t completely and utterly rancid on the inside!
3. Consider Selling it
Here at Take My Scrap Car, we are all about ensuring that every one of our customers gets the best possible deal for their car. This means that if the car genuinely has life and value left in it, there’s no reason why you shouldn’t consider selling it on. If it’s a plausible prospect, go for it – scrapping a car isn’t always the most profitable option!
4. Re-Consider Selling it
That said, you might want to consider whether or not it is worth trying to sell a car which you genuinely believe is ready for the scrap yard. Particularly if you are painfully aware of the fact that the car isn’t what you’d call safe and reliable anymore. Even if it was possible to sell the car, could you honestly do so in good conscience? Are you sure it isn’t going to cause some kind of horrific accident or incident to some other family?
5. Call TMSC
Last but not least, if you’ve decided that the time has come to bid farewell to your once-faithful car, simply get in touch with the Take My Scrap Car team and we will take care of the rest. Likewise, if you have any questions or concerns about scrapping a car or how the subsequent recycling process works, give us a call anytime and we will guide you through the process.
In Summary…
No car is designed to last forever. Sooner or later, you’ll find yourself in a position where scrapping a car you once counted in is an inevitability. When the time comes, you need to be realistic. Selling is always the most obvious and tempting option, but ask yourself – is your car really safe and reliable enough to sell?
If the answer is no, call Take My Scrap Car and we’ll take care of the rest. We can’t promise to make scrapping a car much fun, but we can certainly make it as painless as possible!
