Drivers have been issued an urgent warning regarding potential £1,000 fines from the DVLA for mistakes made when selling their cars to be scrapped.
Motorists received an average of £250 for scrapping their cars in May, but have been urged to ensure they follow proper procedures to avoid hefty fines. The British Metals Recycling Association (BMRA) emphasized the importance of adhering to guidelines to ensure the efficient recycling of scrapped vehicles.
When scrapping a vehicle, it is crucial to use an Authorised Treatment Facility (ATF). The ATF will issue a Certificate of Destruction through the DVLA, confirming that the vehicle was properly “depolluted or destroyed.”
Motorists should give the ATF the vehicle’s V5C log book, but retain the yellow “sell, transfer or part-exchange your vehicle to the motor trade” section. They must also inform the DVLA that their vehicle has been taken to an ATF.
James Kelly, CEO of the BMRA, stated: “As the voice of the UK metals recycling industry, and with many ATFs and vehicle recyclers in membership, BMRA is delighted to support car recycling and its goal to improve regulations and increase awareness of responsible car recycling.
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Things to Remember:
- You can take parts from your vehicle before you scrap it for use in repairing another vehicle you own.
- You must remove parts in a way that does not pollute the environment, ensuring that oil and other fluids do not soak into the ground or enter drains.
Kelly continued: “It is essential that, as an industry, we continue to strive to implement the most efficient ways to recycle cars and raise awareness of the de-pollution of both traditional and electric cars as more reach end-of-life. Recycling cars helps to conserve precious natural resources and will be key in the drive to net-zero, not just in the UK, but across the globe.”
Motorists are encouraged to take these steps seriously to avoid fines and contribute to environmental sustainability through proper car recycling practices.
