Is Scrap My Car environmentally responsible in its scrappage process?

Absolutely. Scrap My Car is dedicated to being at the forefront of environmental protection. Our fully licensed facility operates to international best practices, achieving a remarkable 95% recyclability rate., and most are recycled.

What sets Scrap My Car apart from other car scrappage and recycling companies in Dublin?

Scrap My Car is one of Ireland’s longest-established and legally compliant car scrappage and recycling companies. Our commitment to environmental protection, free collection services, and adherence to the law, including the issuance of a Certificate of Destruction, distinguishes us from competitors.

What documents are required when scraping a car with Scrap My Car?

When scrapping your car with us, you need to provide the necessary documents, including a Letter of Authorization if you can't be present during the collection. Additionally, for vehicle collection, a Log Book Replacement (RF 134) may be required. We streamline this process to make it hassle-free for our customers.

How much will I get compared to scrapping my car?

Calculating the scrap value of a car can be impacted by a variety of factors. This includes the seasonality, demand in the scrap metal market, and the salvageable parts from the vehicle. Companies that buy scrap cars will take at least some basic criteria into consideration before deciding how much the car is worth. For example, the scrap value of a small city car is likely to be less than that of a large 4x4 due to less usable metal on the vehicle. Also, the location of the buyer may impact the value of your car due to increased overheads depending on where the nearest port is located.

CERTIFICATES OF DESTRUCTION

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What you need to know about deregistering your old vehicle

Certificates of Destruction.

We get a lot of enquiries about how the Certificate of Destruction system works, so we’ve compiled a list of the most frequently asked questions and the answers to them.

What is a Certificate of Destruction?
A Certificate of Destruction (CoD) is the death cert for an End of Life Vehicle (ELV) and as such it is the only way for a scrap car to be deregistered and taken out of the ownership of the person who scraps the car.

Who Can Issue a Certificate of Destruction?
Only licensed Authorised Treatment Facilities (ATFs) can issue a CoD. Each CoD is linked back to the ATF that issues it, and that facility must account for how they have recycled it in their end of year reports.

Why is a CoD so important?
Because without it, the car remains in the name of the final owner and they remain responsible for it. What this means is that if they give it to an unlicensed cash for cars company for example, who then resell it and it is put back on the road, the final owner could still receive parking fines, toll fines and speeding tickets.

What does a CoD look like?

The hardcopy CoD that we use is a form issued by the government, with a unique number, that is filled out in triplicate. The top, original copy is then given to the owner of the vehicle, before it is removed, and this is proof positive that the car has been disposed of properly.

What happens to the CoD?
The final owner has now discharged all their responsibilities, and we do the rest. One copy is retained on our site for 7 years, the third and final copy is sent to Shannon for processing.

Can I receive a CoD in the post?
A lot of companies are using the online system to issue CoDs. This means in effect that you have to wait until you receive your CoD. This lacuna has been used by unscrupulous operators to gain possession of the car without having to issue relevant documentation. It is for this reason alone that we have actively fought to retain the right to issue hardcopy CoDs before removing the scrap car.

In Conclusion

The CoD is important
Only licensed businesses can issue it
Get it before you give away the car Please ensure that you receive your CoD before you relinquish the vehicle, as once it’s gone, it’s gone.

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