Scrapping a car

[david_carnell]

The old motor has to go to the great car park in the sky.

Anyone else sent a car to the knackers yard? What's the process?

She's driveable for the next week or so till the MOT expires so I can get it there myself if needed.

Any local scrapyards people would recommend (or not)?

[Alan Medic]

I scrapped one about a year ago via a company who collect. They offer you a price and transfer the funds into your account. I was surprised how much they paid for quite an old car. Unfortunately I can't remember who it was with. But you could always do a search.

[ACBP]

Think I used madscrap recently who collect and made the whole process very easy...

[Peckhamgatecrasher]

Car Breakers in Deptford is the one my mechanic recommends.

[Seabag]

Oh dear DC, the poor French mobile is to die

I feel for you, I reccomend a long Volvo to soothe the spirit

[david_carnell]

Indeed she is. Broke engine mounts, a faulty auto gearbox, bald fron tyres, an MOT due next week and tax due in Dec means she is simply more expensive to keep than buying something better would be.

A Volvo is on the shortlist. I've also got my eye on a mid-90s 5-series touring.

Thanks for the tip PGC - will give them a call.

[Sue]

I got rid of a clapped out old car via Freecycle.