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Local knowledge, fair pricing, and proper licensing. Here's why people across West Brompton choose Scrap Car SW10 West Brompton for scrap car collection.

The price of a scrap car isn't random — it's driven by weight, current metal prices, and what salvageable parts are still on the vehicle. Here's how it works.

Scrap metal prices in 2026 are being shaped by global demand shifts, energy costs, and EV-driven changes to the used car market. Here's where prices stand and what's moving them.

Scrapping a car involves specific DVLA obligations. Get them wrong and you remain legally responsible for the vehicle — including fines and offences committed after you've handed it over.

London's ULEZ expanded to cover all London boroughs in 2023. If your car doesn't meet the standards, you're paying £12.50 a day to drive it. Here's how to think about the decision.

Your car failed its MOT. Now what? The scrap-or-repair decision depends on specific numbers — not gut instinct. Here's how to work it out.

Most people assume scrapping a car means sending it to the crusher. The reality is more complex — and more environmentally thoughtful than the industry's reputation suggests.

Breaking a car for parts can theoretically net you more than selling it as scrap. But is it worth the effort? Here's an honest assessment.

London is one of the worst-affected cities in the UK for catalytic converter theft. Here's why they're targeted, how to protect yours, and what to do if it's stolen.

There's an abandoned car outside your house. What are your options, what are the rules, and who is actually responsible for getting rid of it?

Scrapping an electric car is more involved than scrapping a conventional one. High-voltage batteries, specialist facilities, and emerging recycling technology — here's the current state of play.