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Checklist for Scrapping your Car
Thinking of scrapping your car and want to make sure you’ve got everything covered? Our Car Scrapping Checklist is designed to guide you through the entire process, from getting an instant quote to receiving payment and finalising paperwork. Whether you’re looking to scrap your old car for cash, free up space, or dispose of a non-runner responsibly, this checklist will help you stay organised and informed.
We’ve broken the car scrapping process down into five simple steps: getting an online quote, preparing for vehicle collection, what to expect on the day of collection, how you’ll get paid, and final checks like notifying the DVLA and cancelling your insurance.
Using a trusted service like Scrap My Car Online means you can scrap your vehicle quickly, legally, and for a competitive price. With same-day payments, free collection, and support with all the necessary paperwork, including your Certificate of Destruction. With us, you can scrap your car with complete peace of mind.
Whether it’s your first time scrapping a car or you’ve done it before, this checklist will help you get the best deal and make sure nothing gets missed. Ready to get started? Follow our checklist and scrap your car the easy way.
Here’s what the checklist covers:
1. Get an Instant Quote
2. Prepare for Collection
3. On the Day of Collection
4. Get Paid
5. Final Checks
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✅ Car Scrapping Checklist
Use this step-by-step list to make scrapping your car simple and stress-free:
1. Get an Instant Quote
- Visit Scrap My Car Online’s website and get a quote
- Accept the quote when you’re happy to go ahead
2. Prepare for Collection
- Wait for a call/email to arrange collection (usually within a few hours)
- Confirm a collection time that suits your schedule
- Gather your vehicle documents:
- V5C logbook (optional – not essential but helpful)
- Any other relevant paperwork (if advised)
- Remove any personal belongings from the vehicle
- Make sure the car is accessible for the collection team
3. On the Day of Collection
- Be available or arrange for someone to be present
- Hand over the car keys and any required documents
- Ensure the collector completes necessary paperwork
- Request your Certificate of Destruction (CoD) for DVLA records
4. Get Paid
- Confirm your payment details with the collection team
- With Scrap My Car Online – receive same-day payment (for collections before 3pm) directly into your bank account
5. Final Checks
- Notify the DVLA (if not already done via CoD)
- Cancel your car insurance
- Remove any road tax (if applicable) – you may be eligible for a refund