How to Handle Vehicle Scrapping When Selling as Scrap?
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Car owners applying for scrapping and renewal should fill out the "Motor Vehicle Change, Transfer, Modification, Suspension, and Scrapping Approval Application Form" in duplicate and affix the owner's seal. For vehicles that have reached the scrapping age limit, a "Vehicle Scrapping Notice" will be issued. For vehicles that have not reached the scrapping age limit, the motor vehicle inspection station will assess. The vehicle owner should choose a qualified recycling company to dismantle the vehicle with the "Notice". After verifying the "Notice", the recycling company will dismantle the vehicle and take photos. The engine must be separated from the vehicle, the engine block must be broken, and the frame must be cut. The vehicle owner should submit the "Change Form", "XX Province Vehicle Renewal Technical Appraisal Form", "Scrapped Vehicle Recycling Certificate", and photos of the dismantled vehicle to complete the scrapping registration.
My experience with scrapping an old car went like this: the car was too old and beyond repair, so I directly contacted a legitimate car scrapping company. They required me to prepare the vehicle's registration certificate, driving license, and a copy of my ID card, then they sent a tow truck to pick it up. The whole process was straightforward—just filling out a form and signing—and I received the scrapping certificate within a few days. After that, I took the certificate to the DMV to deregister the vehicle, so I wouldn’t have to worry about owner liability. Remember, never cut corners by selling it as scrap to roadside vendors—that’s illegal, and you could still be held liable if an accident occurs. I specifically chose an eco-friendly company where the car’s materials were recycled after dismantling, making it both hassle-free and environmentally responsible. The entire process took about a week, and the cost was basically the recycling value minus the disposal fee.
