When is it Time to Scrap Your Car?

If the worst should happen and your car fails its MOT test, what should you do?
If your car has failed on an issue that is easily fixed, then its nothing to worry about, either take it to a mechanic or if it is something you can fix yourself then check out our range of Vauxhall and Opel new, used or reconditioned car parts today. Whether the part you're seeking is big or small, you'll find it here!

If the problem is an expensive one, but fairly simple, then it’s time to think about how reliable the car is. If this is the first problem and it should have many more years left in it then it’ll probably be worth repairing in the long run as its cheaper than getting a brand-new car. However, if your car is older and has failed due to more complex problems such as corrosion, engine failure or brake faults, or has had recurring problems, then the cost of repair may be more than what the car is actually worth. If this is the case for you, then scrapping your car is generally the next option to take.


If you're in the UK, and live in areas such as Nottingham, Derby, Leicester or Coventry, we suggest scrapping your car with us at Megavaux as we offer Vehicle Recycling Solutions, with free collection in the UK! 

Scrap Your Car Leicester

If you have a car in the Leicester area which needs scrapping don't hesitate to give us a call here at MegaVaux. Our services covers the East Midlands and if you think you need to drive to us, then think again!

We've made it even easier for you to scrap your car in Leicester because all you have to do is fill out our quick quote form on our website.

The process is easy:

1.    Enter your car details
2.    Get your instant quote
3.    Accept your quote
4.    Get paid and have your car collected!

If you have a car that you need to scrap in the Leicester area just visit our website for a quick, free quote.

How To Scrap Your Car In Derby

Do you need to scrap your car in Derbyshire but you have no idea where to go? Well, let us introduce ourselves! At MegaVaux we cover several areas in the Midlands and offer a vehicle recycling solution where we can provide the very best price for your unwanted car.

We understand that you're busy so we like to do all the hard work for you. All you have to do is fill out our quote form and on the basis that you accept our offer we can collect your car so you don't have to drive to us!

The process is easy:

1.    Enter your car details
2.    Get your instant quote
3.    Accept your quote
4.    Get paid and have your car collected!

If you have a car that you need to scrap in the Derbyshire area just visit our website for a quick, free quote.

Megavaux – How To Scrap Your Car

Scrapping your car couldn’t be any easier with MegaVaux. Recently we have just updated our Vehicle Recycling Solutions webpage making it simpler and quicker than ever before to get your car scrapped.

The process is still the same:

1.    Enter your car details
2.    Get your instant quote
3.    Accept your quote
4.    Get paid and have your car collected!

We make it so that you can get the very best price for your unwanted car, as well as making sure it’s dealt with in an eco-friendly manner. For the extra bit of reassurance to make sure you’re getting the deal you want get in touch with MegaVaux.

Where To Purchase Vauxhall Parts

When owning a vehicle it can become quite a challenge to find your nearest car part retailer. This often leads to individuals turning to scrap yards in order to find their required part.

There are major disadvantages when relying on scrap yards with the main problem being that there is no guarantee that your part will last, this may result in you looking for a replacement part sooner then you expected.

However, there is an easier solution and it means you don’t necessarily have to leave the comfort of your sofa!

At Mega Vaux we are Vauxhall part specialists which means we know a thing or two when it comes to providing quality parts which will last. With over 10 years experience we supply a comprehensive range of Vauxhall and Opel new, used and reconditioned parts throughout the UK, Ireland, Europe and World Wide.

We have an advanced part stock control database that our fully trained Vauxhall specialists can advise then locate what you need. If we don’t have in stock what you need then we can order spares and have them delivered to you quickly so you can get your car back on the road in no time at all.

We have exclusive offers on our website for great quality parts for Vauxhall and Opel cars, if you are looking for a specific part then visit our website or contact us on 0115 949 7007.

A Look Into Scraping Vehicles in Britain

If you have an unwanted car or your vehicle has been recently been damaged so it's no longer road worthy it is absolutely imperative that you take it to be scrapped.

The scrapping scheme which is currently in place in Britain is a safe and secure operation which provides a peace of mind to all road users and pedestrians. When a car is driven on the road, it is assumed by others that the vehicle is safe, environmentally friendly and should legally be on the road.

By choosing to illegally drive a damaged or unsafe vehicle puts others at risk as well as yourself, which may result in a serious accident, or worse death.

Scrapping your car is the safest and economically friendly way to dispose of a vehicle that is not road legal or past its best. The first protocol to scrapping any vehicle is to find an authorised treatment facility (ATF). It is important that you always look for a fully registered ATF company which is supported by the DVLA (Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency) and the MVDA (Motor vehicle Dismantlers Association). If you are going to scrap a vehicle you should do it properly and safely which is why you need to look for a fully recognised company.

After having your vehicle scrapped you should receive a certificate of destruction (CoD) straight away or within 7 days. The authorised treatment facility (ATF) who dismantled your vehicle will inform the DVLA that you are no longer responsible for the vehicle and that you have just had it scrapped saving you the hassle of dealing further more with your old vehicle.

MegaVaux is a fully registered company which specialises in the scrapping of vehicles in Nottingham, Derbyshire and Leicestershire. We offer a free scrap vehicle removal service for cars, vans and bikes. An immediate response to your call and a reliable service is what the company offers as well as the guarantee to collect cars no matter what condition they are in. This promise will ensure that your car is safely and correctly disposed of, putting your mind at ease.

Our scrappage service is free and best of all we will pay you to allow them to scrap the car for you. If you are interested in getting a vehicle scrapped you can visit our scrap a car web page or you can call us on 0115 949 7007.

MegaVaux- Scrap a car, why choose us?

Choosing to scrap a car can be a tough decision for many reasons. For example the first car you’ve ever owned can't be fixed, Betty (the name of said car) has been everywhere with you and you have created a lot of memories with that car. This results in you not really wanting to scrap poor ‘Betty’, but the time has come and you have to be a grown up about it.

MegaVaux is a fully registered company that specialises in the scrapping of vehicles. As a company they will offer free scrap vehicle remover services that will in total scrap cars, vans and bikes. An immediate response to your call and a reliable service is what the company offers as well as the guarantee to collect cars no matter what condition they are in. This promise will ensure that your car is safely and correctly disposed of, putting your mind at ease.

The service is free and best of all they will pay you to allow them to scrap the car for you. All cars that are collected for scrap are disposed of and do not end up on the road which will provide you with a peace of mine. MegaVaux is based in the midlands and covers the Nottingham, Derbyshire and Leicestershire areas.

So if you own a ‘Betty’ or any other type of car then MegaVaux will provide you with an excellent service in order to get your vehicle off the road and scrap it.

For more information click here or contact us on 0115 949 6566.

Scrapping your car in Nottinghamshire

Megavaux offers a free scrap vehicle removal service throughout Nottinghamshire and the best part about is, you can earn cash for scrapping it. At Megavuax we offer a service that will take away your cars, bikes and vans throughout Nottinghamshire. We are a registered service which means you will have the correct and safe disposal of your vehicle.

Megavuax really is the right place for scrapping your car for cash in Nottinghamshire. This is not only because of our fantastic cash offers but also because your vehicle will be scrapped safely and legally.

If you wish to scrap your vehicle in Nottinghamshire and would like to scrap your Vehicle for cash, just complete our contact information form or call 01159 496566 for a quote.

Scrappage scheme brings boost for car buyers.

Towards the end of last year and over the winter, the uk car industry saw a sharp drop in sales. The sales slump was so severe, many manufacturing plants and production lines had to hours, wages and in some cases staff. The car scrappage scheme originally conceived in Germany was suggested as a solution to the problem.

The idea was if your car was older than 10 years you can scrap it and receive money of a new greener car. It seems many have seen this as an incentive as although car sales are still falling the rate at which they are falling is at its slowest rate for many months.

Generally these new scrappage customers are buying small cars and for many this is first new car. Whether this is a sign that the economy is picking up, probably won’t be known for a while but for now the car industry is certainly doing better.

So what is involved in scrapping a car?

Cars are generally taken to an authorised treatment facility and drained of harmful fluids then any recyclable materials are removed for recycling and the car is taken to be crushed for scrap metal. The owner is then given an end of life certificate or ELV. If you are interested or need to scrap your car then contact Megavaux for more information.

DIY: Your Car?

It seems the cost of car servicing is driving people to reconsider the expense of servicing. Responsible car owners have always done it themselves to some extent checking fluid levels and keeping tyre pressures correct, but most drivers will probably have a winter service and a pre -mot service both of which can be costly and irritating if you can fix the problem yourself.

Halfords surveyed their customers and found 52% were considering changing their servicing habits, 15% just delaying the service and 6% doing the service themselves. Halfords have seen a 10% increase on the purchase of items such as wiper blades, car bulbs and batteries for maintaining your car. 20% on items such as nuts bolts washers and fuses. Whereas the first thought used to be i’ll just pop the car in for a service, to save money many have a look themselves first.

If you are competent at car maintenance then go for it but the AA warns caution for those who are not so sure as the result could be a breakdown. There is no harm in going one step further and finding yourself a car part from a scrap yard as car parts seem be extortionately priced when new.

Scrap yards offer you the chance to purchase a used but perfectly working part at a price that is much more affordable. While you may or may not be able to fit the part yourself you could save money on the parts part of your service bill.

If you are looking for Vauxhall or Saab car parts then the Megavaux can probably help. The website helps you find the Vauxhall parts and Saab spares you need and deliver it so you don’t even need to trawl through a scrapyard.

If you can’t find the part you need you can request the part and be notified when it comes in stock. Megavaux cater for all makes and models of Vauxhall and saab so we probably have the car spares you are looking for.

New Governement Scheme means you could be paid £2000 to scrap your car

Aston Martin, Bently, GM (vauxhall), Honda, Jaguar Land Rover, Mini Nissan and Toyota, what do these car companies have in common? All are facing problems due to the slump in car sales. A drop in sales has led to the need to cut production, the car companies don’t want to cut thousands of jobs so measures have been brought in to prevent this.

Aston Martin had an extended shutdown at and made 600 redundancies. In January they introduced a Temporary three-day week. Bentley also introduced a three-day week. The are closing the Crewe plant for seven weeks from the beginning of March and have made 220 job cuts. GM had an extended closure at Christmas and 40-day shutdown. Honda is on a four-month shutdown between February and May
Jaguar Land Rover had a series of one-day shutdowns and production cuts in late 2008 and are planning 450 redundancies. Mini had 850 job losses, introduced a five-day week and a 2 week shut down is planned for August. Nissan had a two-week shutdown late last year , made 1,200 redundancies and have stopped some shifts. Toyota is planning new cutbacks after cutting pay and working hours by 10% some staff have been offered voluntary redundancy and one of the night shifts suspended.

As you can see, car manufacturers are doing all they can to survive the current climate. This has led to questions over what the government can do to help. Peter Mandelson is considering a proposal to introduce a German scheme into the UK.
The government in Germany has started a scheme wherby car owners are paid 2.500 euros to scrap a car over nine years old and replace it with a new model. Mandelson suggests bringing in a similar scheme to the uk where car owners scrap their nine year or older car in return for £2000 off a new energy efficient model.
The scheme is not without its critics, environmentalists label it as an expensive way to cut carbon emissions
The head of car manufacturer Daimler Mr Zetche heavily criticises the idea

"Instead of paying people to scrap their cars, we might as well burn ten-pound notes in power stations," he proclaims.”

Of course you have to question the source of this money if the scheme was introduced into the UK. While many would appreciate the cash boost, taking more money in tax to cover it would certainly be very unpopular.

Advocates for the scheme point out the advantages, the money would offset the vat on cars that may not be sold without some form of incentive, so would not actually cost the government anything. If it worked it could spark the economy back into growth. At least it would keep supply chain up and running.

Emissions is the other advantage and newer cars do produce less emission so it certainly is one way of reducing the UK carbon footprint. All cars need to be scrapped and complete an ELV, to make sure any recyclable materials are removed.

Certain car scrap dealers do this for free at the moment and a government scheme to encourage people to scrap cars can only help increase their business but whether it will work for the car industry as a whole remains to be seen. Let’s see whether Mr Mandelson decides to push this one.