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Car Scrappage – There Is A Better Way

Car Scrappage – There Is A Better Way

Speedmonkey
January 16, 2015

Want to scrap your car but don't know how? Read on to find out

The environment is a hot topic these days. We are all expected to do more about cleaning up the planet and that includes getting rid of that poor excuse for what remains of your last motor, languishing in your drive. Fortunately there are various ways open to all for getting rid of old cars whose best days are behind them.

You could, for example, drive or tow it to the cliffs at Beachy Head. Release the handbrake and let it roll towards the edge. There is a tipping point by the way when it is best to throw yourself clear. Over it goes, consigned to the deep. If all else fails and the sea fails to claim it, the council will clear it up. The trouble is of course that you will forget to remove the VIN numbers. Maybe there is a better way.

Thinking of councils, what about abandoning your trusty, rusty old stager in the council car park? You never know, it might be that the town hall loves this sort of thing because most old cars will retain some value that could be set against your council tax. It's a win/win situation – you save money and get rid of that annoying old vehicle that has become home to some feral cats. On the other hand of course, councils are not noted for their sense of humour so maybe there's a better way.

The trouble is, old, damaged or unreliable motors have few uses. They'd be hopeless as getaway wheels because they would break down outside the bank or drop a tell-tale trail of oil all the way to your hideout. This is an issue because remember, cars do not grow on trees or by other organic means. They contain pollutants. They cause environmental pollution when they are built and when they reach end of life. They are also unsightly and could even be a danger to others, especially children.

They also contain oils, lubricants, batteries, unspent fuel and the like all of which can harm our green and pleasant land. The action of leaving your beloved old banger out in a distant and remote lay-by, like an unwanted pet tied to a lamppost, and walking away will, like an unwanted pet that wasn't tied properly to a lamppost, come back to bite you. At best, expect retribution from the authorities; at worst expect your garage to be fire-bombed by Greenpeace. There has got to be a better way.

Fortunately there is, especially if you live in East Anglia. If your car has been damaged in an accident and is not repairable or road worthy, or has expired because of old age and rust or because of a serious mechanical failure, there is an ethical and legal service that will be of value to you. Call and let the experts in car scrappage, who will recycle and de-pollute, take the strain. That has to be the best way.

So, if you are asking yourself the question how do I scrap my car the right way then companies like scrapcarslegally.com would be a great option and you can price your vehicle here or contact them here.