How to Earn Money from Car Scrapping

Published 6 February 2013

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

While in the past you may have had to pay to dispose of your unwanted vehicle, today you actually stand to earn money from having your car taken off your hands. So, if your car is past its prime and you’re looking to upgrade, or if it has failed its MOT, or has been written off due to an accident, sending it to a scrapyard has its financial incentives.

Today, Car Scrap Surrey is discussing the ways in which you’ll earn – and save – money from car scrapping in your area.

Scrap Cars for Cash

When you choose a reputable scrapping service, your unwanted car should stand to garner a decent sum of money. Car Scrap Surrey, for example, offers its customers a guaranteed £100 in cash for any family sized vehicle that it disposes of.

Free Collection Services

While transporting an unwanted vehicle to a scrapyard might be a pricey personal undertaking, choosing the right scrapping service will mean that this is taken care of on your behalf. Car Scrap Surrey is proud to offer its customers a free collection service, which covers the financial, and logistical, considerations for you.

Car Insurance and Road Tax Refunds

As soon as your car has been scrapped and you’ve received your Certificate of Destruction, you’ll be able to claim a refund for any unused months of road tax and car insurance.

Flexibility

Many scrapping services offer a reasonably flexible service, so you won’t have to worry about interrupting the important business hours of your day. Car Scrap Surrey, for example, works 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Companies such as this, who work to accommodate your timetable, will ensure you’ll never have to take unpaid leave from work, in order to have your car scrapped.

So, if you’re based in Croydon or Sutton and are interested in making money out of your old car, get in touch with the Scrap Car Surrey team on 020 8406 4181. Call today and see how much you could earn!

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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!”
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