Car Recycling: How it Works, Why it Matters
At Take My Scrap Car, we’re often quizzed on the mechanics and logistics of the car scrapping and recycling process. We make it quick and easy to scrap…
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2020
Articles from 2020
The Five Most Common Causes of Car Accidents in the UK
Every motorist views car accidents in the same way. It’s the classic case of “it will never happen to me” - until it does. At best, you could end up…
Putting the Brakes on Road Rage this Winter
Road rage has no place on the roads at any time of year. It’s just that during the winter, the dark days and cold nights take an even bigger toll. The…
Five Belated Resolutions to Make for Your Car in 2020
Who’s to say resolutions for the new year can’t be made a little later? Not to mention, be both achievable and of real significance? Alongside healthy…
How to Tell the DVLA You’ve Scrapped a Car
Contrary to popular belief, the DVLA isn’t actually out to get you. It’s just that if you don’t follow their rules, they won’t hesitate to slap you with a…
Are Petrol and Diesel Cars Headed for a Ban in the UK?
Slowly but surely, the UK is moving towards a future dominated by hybrids and EVs on the roads. As the technology becomes more affordable and the…
Why Does My Car Battery Keep Dying?
Nothing puts a downer on any typical day quite like a flat battery. You expect your car to perform faithfully as it always does, you turn the key…
Making Sense of Electric Scooter Law in the UK
Electric scooter law has become a topic of widespread confusion as of late. Ever since the tragic death of TV presenter Emily Hartridge , people have…
Engine Light On: Do I Need to Scrap My Car?
There’s little more disconcerting than an engine light that illuminates out of nowhere at the worst possible time. It’s the kind of thing that happens in…
