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Can I Scrap My Motorcycle?

Posted on February 7, 2023 Edited April 27, 2023 by Matthew Procter

You might have images in mind of cars or vans meeting their end in the jaws of a scrap yard’s crusher, with the flattened vehicles stacked on top of each other as they wait to be recycled and put to use in other ways. But, did you know that it’s not only those vehicles with […]

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Selling A Car Without A Service History

Posted on February 7, 2023 Edited January 19, 2024 by Matthew Procter

The used car market is exceptionally competitive, with buyers in the UK attempting to find their perfect vehicle before somebody else snaps it up. However, what’s it like to be on the other side? Well, selling a car can be just as tricky, with prospective buyers constantly haggling to bring your asking price lower than […]

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How To Sell A Car Without A V5C

Posted on February 7, 2023 Edited April 27, 2023 by Matthew Procter

When you’re trying to sell a vehicle of any kind, it’s always helpful to have all of the relevant documentation to hand. Service history and receipts for work completed are important, but perhaps the most sought after paperwork of all is the VC5, otherwise known as the car’s logbook. What happens if you don’t have […]

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How To Calculate The Value Of A Salvage Car

Posted on February 7, 2023 Edited January 19, 2024 by Matthew Procter

The average cost of any given model of car can and does fluctuate wildly, so when you’re selling any kind of vehicle, it’s important to have a clue regarding its value. This could be difficult if you’re not overly familiar with cars and how their values are calculated, what influences this price or what you […]

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Scrapping & Salvaging Electric Cars

Posted on February 7, 2023 Edited March 23, 2023 by Matthew Procter

Electric vehicles might still be relatively new in the automotive world, but they’re likely to play a big part in our future. They’re cleaner and have less moving parts that could suffer malfunctions, and despite the exorbitant cost of a new battery, the one that comes straight out of the factory is likely to last […]

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How To Find Out If A Car Has Been Scrapped

Posted on February 7, 2023 Edited January 19, 2024 by Matthew Procter

Pre-2013, it was incredibly easy to sell a car as scrap with no questions asked and pocket a wedge of cash before forgetting the vehicle ever existed and going on with life. These days, the process is much more regulated, with good reason. The introduction of 2013’s Scrap Metal Dealers Act aimed to crack down […]

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Guide To Selling A Damaged Vehicle

Posted on February 7, 2023 Edited March 23, 2023 by Matthew Procter

Selling any vehicle can be a challenge, depending on the current market. You might find that a car as old as yours isn’t as in-demand as it once was and that the only way to garner interest is to cut the price down lower than you’d like. Or, you could find that potential drivers want […]

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What Is Cat S Damage?

Posted on February 7, 2023 Edited October 19, 2023 by Matthew Procter

After an accident, you’re most likely going to have to go through your insurance company to get any damage repaired. While it’s not a legal requirement to do so (although remember, it is mandatory to be insured) this is what you pay your insurance company for, so unless the damage is minor and cheap to […]

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What Parts To Remove Before Scrapping Your Car

Posted on February 7, 2023 Edited January 19, 2024 by Matthew Procter

When your car has met its end and is ready to be taken away for scrap, it’s important to bear in mind what’s going to happen to it once it arrives at the Authorised Treatment Facility (ATF) it’s destined for. Your vehicle will be broken down and then crushed, with every bit of it being […]

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How To Get Rid Of Your Old Car

Posted on January 27, 2023 Edited March 23, 2023 by Matthew Procter

Owning a car is quite a big deal. There’s a lot of documentation to be filled in and, of course, many bills to pay even when you’re not driving it – unless you’re in a position to SORN it, that is. But what can you do if this vehicle that’s chipping away at your savings […]

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