A garage scrapped my car without my permission - what can I do?

I took my car to a garage for an MoT about a year ago. They did nothing but when I rang they said it had failed the MoT. I've just called them and they said it was srapped.I knew nothing about this - ...

The DVLA say my wife's car has been scrapped but it hasn't - what can we do?

The DVLA state that my wife’s car has been scrapped on the 24/5/23 but the car passed its MoT on 27/7/23. There's no Certificate of Destruction received nor any payment of Scrap value received. The DVLA...

The engine in my son's car is ruined, can he still sell the car?

My son’s car’s engine has packed up and is not repairable. Are there any reputable companies that buy cars like this as he cannot afford a new engine ?

Can we scrap our car if it fails the MOT?

My wife's Ford KA will be MOT'd next month and we feel it will fail on the bodywork. It'll need welding to pass, based on previous experience - so if this happens, we would like to take the car home and...

How do I register a vehicle as disposed with the DVLA?

I have a 20 year old motorbike, which I have been using as a daily commuter for the past 5/6 years. It is now tired beyond use and I intend to dismantle it and sell for parts. I'm happy with the work as...

Should we scrap an old car that hasn't moved for 25 years?

I was wondering if you had any ideas to help with my dad's car. He owns a Morris Minor Traveller that has not been used for about 25 years. It is parked on the drive but has been gradually rotting away...

My car has been incorrectly listed as scrap - what should I do?

I own a Porsche Macan S and a few days ago I received a VED road tax refund unexpectedly. The DVLA have said the car is showing up on their system as being scrapped. It's now subject to an investigation,...

Should I scrap my 2001 Mazda MX5 - or keep it on the road?

I have a 2001 Mazda MX5 1.8 with around 70,000 miles on the clock. It will probably fail its next MoT. Even though the engine and gearbox are still top notch, the cost of essential repairs (including exhaust/cat...

I have a 1995 Volkswagen Golf that needs £1000 of repair work - should I keep or scrap it?

I have a 1995 Golf GTI 16V, which I've owned from new. It has failed its MoT due to under body corrosion. The estimated repair is likely to be around £1000, although the garage say this will depend on...

Which scrappage scheme should I buy a new car through?

I would like a new car. It needs to be cheap, small, reliable and economical as I drive less than 4000 miles a year. Which cars would fit my requirements?