Age, extensive damage, or expensive repairs are what will cause a car or vehicle to head for a scrap yard. But what happens when you hand over the keys? Cars are not just made to be scrapped or crushed. Scrapping is a green process that requires identification, recycling, dismantling, and detailed reporting.
Collection and Delivery For an Authorized ATF
Scrap cars are kept in an Authorised Treatment Facility. An ATF is a governmental body that has been given the power to handle life-endangering vehicles. The ATF ensures all work is done safely and legally, following environmental guidelines.
Removal Of Pollution and Hazardous Substances
The car in question is subjected to a process known as ‘de-pollution’ first. The fluids and components that are dangerous must be removed, too. They include;
- Engine oil
- Tires
- Airbags
- Fuel
- Battery
- Coolant and brake fluids
All those products and parts must be removed from the car to prevent the destruction of the environment.
Scraping a Vehicle for Parts
Next, the facility extracts any valuable or reusable parts. These may comprise the following:
- Engine parts
- Transmission parts
- Catalytic converters
- Alloy rims
- The vehicle’s headlights and mirrors
These are cleaned and tested before being resold by auto dismantlers or breakers who specialize in refurbishing parts for use in other vehicles.
Crushing, Shredding, and Issuing CoD (Certificate of Destruction
Post salvageable items and fluids are removed, and the remaining chassis of the vehicle, primarily consisting of metal, is shredded and crushed. The scraps are sorted into:
- Plastic
- Copper
- Aluminium
- Steel
These materials are then sent to recycling plants, where they will be used in manufacturing new vehicles and other consumer goods.
Issuance of CoD
While the scrapping process begins, the CoD is issued at once. Since this document:
- Informs the DVLA that the vehicle can no longer be used and is off the road permanently.
- Confirms legal scrapping of the automobile and protects you from future disputes regarding the ownership of the car.
- Completing the process accountably involves issuing a CoD.
FAQs
An ATF is a business that has been granted permission by the government to recycle or dispose of vehicles that have reached the end of their useful life in an ecologically responsible manner.
A car is made up of many parts that can be recycled, like metals, plastics, glass, and rubbers. Usable parts such as engines, batteries, catalytic converters, and wheels are sold; otherwise, they are recycled as well.
Yes. CoD serves as proof that a scrapped vehicle has been taken off the owner’s traffic records. This document has to be requested from an ATF.
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