Scrap Car News And Events

Engine Replacement vs Repair: What’s Actually Worth It? If your engine’s on its way out, you’ve usually got two choices: Try and repair it… or replace it completely. On paper, repair sounds cheaper. In reality, it’s not always that simple. We speak to people every day who’ve been quoted thousands for engine work – only to realise there’s a much [...]

VW Breakers: What Parts Are Worth Buying Used (And What To Avoid) If you’ve landed here after Googling VW breakers (or “VW breakers near me”), chances are you’ve got a part that’s failed at the worst possible moment. Classic. The good news: a lot of Volkswagen parts are absolutely worth buying used — especially when you’re comparing them to dealer [...]

New Cars In The Yard – 26 January 2026 Another batch has landed in the yard this week. If you’re hunting for used car parts, this is the kind of update that saves you time (and dealer prices). Quick heads-up: parts availability changes fast once stripping starts, so if you spot your model, get in touch early via our contact [...]

How to Sell a Car That’s Been Off the Road for Years Got a car that’s been sat on your drive for years gathering moss? Whether it’s off the road due to a failed MOT, declared SORN, or simply abandoned after one too many breakdowns, you’re not the only one. Thousands of people across the UK are looking for ways [...]

Top 10 Most Scrapped Cars in the UK – 2024 Into 2025 Each year, scrap yards across the UK reveal which cars are reaching the end of their road life. It’s usually not luxury motors or rare models that dominate the charts, but the everyday cars most of us have driven or known. In 2024, the story was no different. [...]

How to Sell a Car Without an MOT (UK) Yes — you can sell a car without an MOT in the UK. The key is to sell it as seen, disclose known faults, and make sure it isn’t driven on the road (except to a pre-booked MOT test). Here’s exactly how to do it safely and legally. Is it legal [...]

How Much Is a Non-Running Car Worth? If you’ve got a car sitting on the drive that won’t start, it’s easy to assume it’s worthless. In reality, many non-running cars still have value — sometimes more than people expect. Understanding what affects the value of a non-runner can help you decide whether it’s worth repairing, breaking for parts, scrapping, or [...]