What Happens When You Deliver Your Scrap Car?

So, you've arranged to deliver your scrap car to a CarTakeBack scrap car recycling centre.  Here's what happens next.

Preparation

Please make a note of your reference number which begins 'CC'; this was shown at the end of the quotation process and will also be shown on your confirmation e-mail.  You will need this reference number when you deliver your scrap car.

You should take any documents you have for the scrap car with you such as the registration document (V5C/logbook), MOT certificate, handbook and any service history (don't worry if you don't have any of these documents as we'll still be able to accept your car), as well as any keys.  Please also remove any personal belongings and any rubbish.  Remember to remove the tax disc if you wish to claim back any remaining road tax.

On Arrival

When you arrive at the CarTakeBack scrap car recycling centre you should park your scrap car safely in the designated area and make sure that you have removed all of your personal belongings, before reporting to the main reception.  You should then hand over your printed confirmation containing your reference number, in order to guarantee your quote.

Assessment

Your car will be assessed to confirm that it meets the terms of the quotation; in particular whether it is complete and free from waste.  If these terms are not met the price may need to be adjusted.  You will have the chance to accept or reject any new quotation before you hand over your scrap car.

Certificate of Destruction

You will then be issued with a DVLA Certificate of Destruction while you wait, or if you're in a hurry it can be sent out to you by e-mail if we have your e-mail address or if not, then by post. Read more on the importance of a DVLA Certificate of Destruction.

Recycling your Scrap Car

You can rest assured that once we've accepted your scrap car, it will be recycled in line with EU regulations.  All of our scrap car recycling centres are licensed by the environmental agencies, so you won't find any of your old tyres dumped in ditches or toxic oil tipped down the drain.  Read more about the recycling process.

If you haven't yet done so, click here for a free, no obligation quotation for your scrap car and to find your nearest scrap car recycling centre ยป

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