Car scrappage.

ryszard · 20th March 2019, 22:47

Hi,dropped a bit of a clanger.Totally stripped out my spares 75 down to a shell thinking I could cut it up and have the metal collected then inform DVLA of its scrappage by sending them the log book but that is not the case as it has to be collected by an authorised treatment facility,car scrapper.
It is along my drive away from the road so a heavier van with a grabber cannot get to it,so,if I take off the doors which will leave just a hard shell does anyone know if it is possible for four blokes to lift the shell and carry down the drive?Regards Ry.....

Mike Trident · 20th March 2019, 23:24

Take an angle grinder and cut it into smaller pieces?

Jim Jamieson · 21st March 2019, 07:57

I once cut up a car into small pieces using an axe, it’s amazing just how quick it takes to slice through it and with less hazards ie sparks flying

victorgte · 21st March 2019, 08:41

I’ve taken whole shells and cut up cars and chassis to my local metal scrap yard on my trailer. Weighed it in and collected the scrap value. Yes I’ve asked 3 friends to help me lift it all on and taking the doors, bonnet and boot off are vital to reduce the weight and make it possible.
You get a slightly better return on the shell as there is no middle man collecting it for you but scrap value needs to be in your favour too. I’ve seen scrap metal vary in price a great deal lately. £50 per ton up to £130 per ton.
You won’t get a certificate of scrappage as they only want the metal. Some however have been happy to issue one. Best speak to them first. Otherwise you will end up with a non existent car that is permanently on SORN!
Shame you are not a bit closer. Could have moved it for you.

Mike Noc · 21st March 2019, 10:37

Had the same problem when I stripped our scrapper down to the shell. Ended up giving it to a local collector of scrap vehicles along with a number plate on the agreement that when he weighed it in he got it signed off officially as being scrapped.

ryszard · 21st March 2019, 22:42

Hi,that was the original idea,to cut it up into pieces,but I want to be sure my log book gets signed off by a registered authorised treatment facility,all the ones I've seen require a shell at least for proof,hence my question is how heavy is just the shell to carry down to where it can be lifted.I do not want to dispose of it and still have it as Sorned in my name with no proof of its existence and DVLA not knowing it has been scrapped.Regards Ry...

Mike Noc · 22nd March 2019, 07:34

I'd hazard a guess that it is a bit too heavy to be lifted safely by 4 guys - depends on who your mates are though!

With the help of a small trailer to rest one end on, a wheelbarrow at each corner, or at the really basic end some logs to roll it over (worked for our ancestors moving large stones) I'm sure you could get it down your drive.

markypicks · 22nd March 2019, 09:33

get the old reciprocating saw out i purchashed a mcalister for 50 quid best tool ive ever had rgds mark

20th March 2019, 22:47	#1
ryszard Gets stuck in Moonstone diesel,X351 Jaguar and now MG ZT 260 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Northampton Posts: 682 Thanks: 288 Thanked 118 Times in 96 Posts	Car scrappage. Hi,dropped a bit of a clanger.Totally stripped out my spares 75 down to a shell thinking I could cut it up and have the metal collected then inform DVLA of its scrappage by sending them the log book but that is not the case as it has to be collected by an authorised treatment facility,car scrapper. It is along my drive away from the road so a heavier van with a grabber cannot get to it,so,if I take off the doors which will leave just a hard shell does anyone know if it is possible for four blokes to lift the shell and carry down the drive?Regards Ry.....

20th March 2019, 23:24	#2
Mike Trident Posted a thing or two Rover 75 CDTi Saloon & Citroen C1 Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Oakenshaw, Near Bradford Posts: 1,622 Thanks: 385 Thanked 552 Times in 328 Posts	Take an angle grinder and cut it into smaller pieces? __________________ Rover 75 2.0 CDTi (131Ps) Conn SE Saloon. (Manual) 160 Remap, cruise control, electric window blind, temp gauge, Real walnut / ZT interior, FBH with GSM control. BORN Tuesday, 5th October 2004 @ 12:35:52 This vehicle was the 104,679th 75 to run off the production line, out of 112,381 This vehicle was the 3,318th 75 CDT Connoisseur SE (135) to be made out of 4,744 This vehicle was the 12,440th 75 in Starlight Silver (code: MBB) to be made out of 14,280 Starlight Silver 75s

21st March 2019, 08:41	#4
victorgte I really should get out more....... MGTF, MGZT, Range Rover Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Cheltenham Posts: 2,802 Thanks: 395 Thanked 633 Times in 446 Posts	I’ve taken whole shells and cut up cars and chassis to my local metal scrap yard on my trailer. Weighed it in and collected the scrap value. Yes I’ve asked 3 friends to help me lift it all on and taking the doors, bonnet and boot off are vital to reduce the weight and make it possible. You get a slightly better return on the shell as there is no middle man collecting it for you but scrap value needs to be in your favour too. I’ve seen scrap metal vary in price a great deal lately. £50 per ton up to £130 per ton. You won’t get a certificate of scrappage as they only want the metal. Some however have been happy to issue one. Best speak to them first. Otherwise you will end up with a non existent car that is permanently on SORN! Shame you are not a bit closer. Could have moved it for you. __________________ MG TF 135, MG ZT, Range Rover P38

21st March 2019, 07:57	#3
Jim Jamieson This is my second home Rover less ! Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Tarbolton Posts: 3,442 Thanks: 393 Thanked 888 Times in 542 Posts	I once cut up a car into small pieces using an axe, it’s amazing just how quick it takes to slice through it and with less hazards ie sparks flying

21st March 2019, 10:37	#5
Mike Noc This is my second home Rover 75 CDT Manual Connoisseur SE, Rover 75 CDT Automatic Connoisseur SE & a Freelander Td4. Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hampshire Posts: 11,547 Thanks: 3,470 Thanked 3,119 Times in 2,247 Posts	Had the same problem when I stripped our scrapper down to the shell. Ended up giving it to a local collector of scrap vehicles along with a number plate on the agreement that when he weighed it in he got it signed off officially as being scrapped.

21st March 2019, 22:42	#6
ryszard Gets stuck in Moonstone diesel,X351 Jaguar and now MG ZT 260 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Northampton Posts: 682 Thanks: 288 Thanked 118 Times in 96 Posts	Hi,that was the original idea,to cut it up into pieces,but I want to be sure my log book gets signed off by a registered authorised treatment facility,all the ones I've seen require a shell at least for proof,hence my question is how heavy is just the shell to carry down to where it can be lifted.I do not want to dispose of it and still have it as Sorned in my name with no proof of its existence and DVLA not knowing it has been scrapped.Regards Ry...

22nd March 2019, 07:34	#7
Mike Noc This is my second home Rover 75 CDT Manual Connoisseur SE, Rover 75 CDT Automatic Connoisseur SE & a Freelander Td4. Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hampshire Posts: 11,547 Thanks: 3,470 Thanked 3,119 Times in 2,247 Posts	I'd hazard a guess that it is a bit too heavy to be lifted safely by 4 guys - depends on who your mates are though! With the help of a small trailer to rest one end on, a wheelbarrow at each corner, or at the really basic end some logs to roll it over (worked for our ancestors moving large stones) I'm sure you could get it down your drive.

22nd March 2019, 09:33	#8
markypicks Gets stuck in rover 75 saloon cdt club se re map 160 bhp Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: sheffield Posts: 558 Thanks: 227 Thanked 169 Times in 135 Posts	get the old reciprocating saw out i purchashed a mcalister for 50 quid best tool ive ever had rgds mark