5 Reasons to Scrap Your End of Life Vehicle with an ATF

Published 4 March 2013

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A black Volkswagen Golf on the SSC Motors recovery truck
Volkswagen Golf, collected in Coulsdon

If you’re considering having your unwanted vehicle scrapped in Surrey, there are a number of reasons to do so with an authorised treatment facility. And so today, Car Scrap Surrey is discussing the top 5 reasons to scrap that unwanted vehicle!

Money

Where car scrapping could once in fact cost you money, today, it can have its financial incentives. Car Scrap Surrey, for example, offers up to £150 cash for every family-sized vehicle. And what’s more, choosing an ATF that offers free vehicle collection will mean you won’t even have to pay transportation fees.

Peace of mind

When you scrap your End of Life Vehicle with an ATF, you’ll be given the peace of mind to know that it won’t end up back on the road illegally. After dealing with a reputable scrapyard, you’ll be issued with a Certificate of Destruction, which proves you’re no longer responsible for the scrapped car.

Environmental friendliness

When you scrap your car with an authorised treatment facility, you’ll know that you’ve done your bit to protect the environment. Responsible car disposal saves on landfill space, minimises the leakage of hazardous materials, and protects natural resources.

Flexibility

Many ATFs work flexible hours, so that they can accommodate your timetable and work at your convenience. Car Scrap Surrey is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year! So however busy your work schedule or social calendar may be, you’re sure to find a time that suits you.

Wide-ranging services

Authorised treatment facilities will be able to accommodate a range of vehicles. Whether you’re wishing to dispose of a car, a van, a three-wheeled motor vehicle, or something larger, a reliable ATF will know the correct protocol to ensure it is dismantled properly. In addition, you may well find that it also deals with other types of scrap metal, accommodating all your scrapping needs.

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If you’re looking to benefit from your End of Life vehicle, get in touch with Car Scrap Surrey today. Perhaps you’ve just had your car scrapped? Let us know what you thought of the experience – join the conversation with us on Twitter today @CarScrapSurrey!

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What people say about Rick

4.6 from 19 reviews on Google

“Great service, easy, friendly and efficient. I helped an elderly friend to scrap her old car from an awkward location with limited access. The car had a seized clutch so couldn't move under it's own power, or so I thought, but Rick had an impressive trick to get it moving, and it took barely 5 seconds to get it down the drive and straight up onto his flat-bed truck. A sight to behold!!”
Stephen D., Google review
“Professional, Courteous and Quick. Rang on a Monday for a Weds pickup (which suited me), I'm sure pick up could have been same day if I had wanted it. Rick arrived exactly when he said. Good price received and car put onto pick up, V5 all completed and car gone within 5 mins. Rick we a joy to deal with. I would thoroughly recommend Rick and SSC...”
Michael K., Google review
“So impressed with how quickly everything was sorted! We had a lot of scrap metal left over from building work and Ricky was here in a flash. No problem with anything at all, he just took everything. Saved us so much effort than having to go to the dump, and we got some money too!”
Karen M., Google review

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