We all know someone with a car that has been sitting in their driveway, garage, or garden for years. Maybe it was going to be fixed up one day. Maybe it was inherited and never dealt with. Whatever the reason, that abandoned vehicle is losing value every day and taking up space.
The Longer It Sits, The Less It Is Worth
A car that has been stationary for years deteriorates significantly. Tyres crack and deflate, rubber seals dry out and perish, brake discs rust solid, fuel turns to varnish, coolant corrodes internal passages, and the battery dies permanently. Each month of sitting subtracts value.
We Collect Cars in Any State
No matter how long your car has been sitting, we will collect it. Flat tyres, dead battery, seized brakes, overgrown with weeds — we have seen it all and our equipment handles it all. Our collection trucks carry winches and specialist loading gear specifically for vehicles that cannot move under their own power.
SORN and Tax Issues
If the car has been on SORN, that is fine. If the SORN has lapsed and the car is on private property, you may owe back-dated road tax penalties. We can advise on how to handle this when you contact us.
Missing Documents
After years of sitting, paperwork often goes missing. The V5C might be lost, insurance documents shredded, and MOT certificates nowhere to be found. We can still scrap your car without the V5C using alternative identification methods.
Why You Should Act Now
Every day your unused car sits, it loses more value. Scrap metal does not appreciate. Parts that were usable last year may have corroded beyond saving this year. The catalytic converter on an unattended vehicle is also a theft risk. Getting it scrapped now guarantees you the best possible price.
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