More info old How the law affects you What is the Scrap Metal Dealers Act? The Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013 was introduced to combat metal theft and fraud and applies to England and Wales. The Act: means that you can no longer be paid in cash when you sell your car for scrap; and means that you need to prove your identity. View the full Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013 on the Gov.uk website View the Prescribed Documents and Information for Verification of Name and Address on the Gov.uk website back