How do I notify DVLA that my car has been scrapped?
If you sell your vehicle to a motor trader or garage or need to tell us the vehicle is scrapped or written off. With your consent, the trader can tell DVLA that you’ve sold the vehicle to them online – just give them the V5C and ask them to use the online service to tell us straight away.
Do I need my driving Licence to scrap my car?
Proof of ID is a legal requirement, set out in the Scrap Metal Dealers Act that came into force in 2013, to stop the selling of stolen vehicles and parts. The collecting agent is required to verify the identification of the person selling the vehicle. A driving license or passport are acceptable forms of ID.
What happens after a car is scrapped?
When you scrap your car, it has to be legally scrapped by what is called an Authorised Treatment Facility (ATF). Here the vehicle has all hazardous materials removed and parts that can be reused salvaged before it is crushed and recycled.
How do I let DVLA know my car is scrapped without a v5?
Unfortunately, if you’ve chosen to scrap your car without a V5C, there’s a little more red tape you have to get through. Once you’ve scrapped your car, you’ll need to write and send a letter to the DVLA informing them of the sale, which has the following information inside: Vehicle registration number. Make and model.
Can I tell the DVLA I have scrapped my car online?
You can tell the DVLA you’ve scrapped your car either online or by post. You’ll just need the vehicle registration number, the 11-digit reference number from your V5 and the name and address of the scrapyard you sold it to.
What documents are needed for scrapping a car?
The vehicle registration document or V5C is the vehicle logbook this is the most important document needed for scrapping your car. It proves the car you are about to sell for scrap belongs to you and stops any unauthorised sales.
What documents do I need to scrap my car UK?
ID required Since 2013’s Scrap Metal Dealers’ Act, it has been a legal requirement for customers in England and Wales to provide identification when selling their car as scrap. Valid identification will include your photo-card driving licence or passport, plus a proof of address such as a recent utility bill.
Do I have to tell my insurance company if I scrap my car?
Yes, you need to inform your insurer when you scrap your car. The insurer will cancel the insurance policy for your vehicle since it will no longer be registered for usage on public roads.
Can I tell the DVLA I’ve scrapped my car online?
How do I scrap a car with the DVLA?
Scrapping a car with the DVLA is simple when you donate your vehicle with Giveacar. On your chosen day of collection for your vehicle, we require you to remove Section 9 (Section 4 in newer vehicles) and send that off to the DVLA which lets them know you’re no longer the registered keeper.
How do I notify the DVLA when my vehicle has been collected?
The quickest and most common method to notify the DVLA is through their website. To do this you will need: The name and address of the Authorised Treatment Facility who collected your vehicle
How do I scrap a car in the UK?
Tell DVLA you’ve taken your vehicle to an ATF. If you want to scrap a vehicle from another country in the UK, you must use an ATF. You’ll get a ‘Certificate of Destruction’ to prove that the vehicle has been destroyed.
What is a certificate of destruction for scrap vehicles?
It is legislation that all vehicles that are recycled must be issued with a Certificate of Destruction. When your vehicle is completely scrapped and recycled, the ATF will issue a certificate of destruction within seven days.