If your car has reached its sell by date and it is lying around the garden or taking up space in the garage, why not scrap the vehicle and make some money? If you are in possession of a rare or appreciated classic, you’d be crazy to send it to the scrapyard. Although the majority of cars are destined for the crusher, classics should be off this list. If you need to scrap a car in Hinckley, there are a few things you should consider before doing so. There are laws surrounding the process of scrapping your car, so be careful to do it in the right manner.
Before you scrap your vehicle, remember to first prepare it for the yard by:
- Emptying the boot
- Checking under the seats
- Removing all your belongings
- Clearing the glove compartment
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How Much is it Worth?
If you are going to scrap your car, you’ll want to know how much it is worth before you send it off to the crusher. The amount of money you get for the vehicle demands on global recycling prices, when prices are low on aluminium, copper and steel, some companies may charge you to get rid of the car.
If you want to make some money on your scrap car, what until the price is right to have it crushed. Some vehicles are broken up for parts before they are crushed, but unless you’ve a good quality vehicle or you’ve added expensive components, you won’t make much money on it.