If there’s one thing you need to know about car scrapping and recycling, it’s this:
You need to be provided with a Certificate of Destruction and hold onto it for your records.
At Take My Scrap Car, part of the service we provide is assisting our customers with the DVLA admin. When your car is formally declared as scrapped, a Certificate of Destruction is sent digitally by the DVLA as confirmation.
We receive this certificate after your vehicle is processed at an Authorised Treatment Facilities (ATF), which more or less confirms it’s both off the road and has been responsibly disposed of.
In the UK, it’s a legal requirement to ensure that end-of-life vehicles are disposed of in accordance with various rules and regulations. The Certificate of Destruction you receive confirms that you’ve followed the rules, and therefore won’t be liable for any fines or penalties.
By contrast, fail to receive a Certificate of Destruction when disposing of an end-of-life vehicle and it could cause you all sorts of problems.
What Happens if I Don’t Get a Certificate of Destruction?
If you don’t get a Certificate of Destruction when you are handing over your vehicle, it confirms you’re working with a dodgy dealer. It also means that for the foreseeable future, your car still exists (in an administrative capacity at least) and you are still the rightful owner of it.
Subsequently, should your vehicle be sold, given away or used against your will after it was supposed to be destroyed, you could be held liable for the consequences. Until it has been disposed of and you have received a Certificate of Destruction, it’s still your car and your responsibility.
Precisely why it’s a formal requirement for all reputable car scrapping and recycling specialists to provide one. Unless it’s a standard part of the deal (and 100% free of charge), don’t even think about handing over your scrap car.
Why Scrap Your Vehicle with Us?
At Take My Scrap Car, we’ve worked hard to create a uniquely accessible and responsible car scrapping and recycling services for our customers. Covering all types of vehicle collections across Norfolk, we handle all aspects of the collection, transportation and recycling process on your behalf.
All it takes is a quick call to set the wheels in motion, or submit the online form and we will get back to you. We’ll provide you with a quote for your scrap car, which is the price you’ll receive if you’re happy to go ahead. The services we offer are 100% free of charge and we always provide a Certificate of Destruction with every vehicle collection.
Whether ready to organise collection of a scrap car in Norfolk or in need of advice on how the whole thing works, we’re standing by to take your call. Reach out to the team at Take My Scrap Car today, or send us an e-mail detailing your request and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
