Scrap Car Tips & Guides
Helpful advice on getting the best price for your scrap car, understanding the recycling process, and staying up to date with the latest news from Ben Whitcombe Ltd.
How Much Is My Scrap Car Worth in 2026?
Find out what your scrap car is worth in 2026. Learn what factors affect value, why local dealers beat national comparison sites, and how to get the best price in Somerset.
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Selling vs Scrapping: How to Get the Best Price for Your Quality Used Car
Not every car is destined for the scrapyard. Learn when selling makes more sense than scrapping, and how to get the best price for your quality used vehicle.
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Winter Car Problems: When Cold Weather Means It's Time to Scrap
Winter is brutal on old cars. Dead batteries, failed MOTs, rust acceleration, and breakdown after breakdown. Learn when winter problems mean it's time to scrap your car.
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Selling a Classic Car for Scrap: When Restoration Isn't Worth It
Got a classic car that's beyond saving? Learn when restoration isn't financially viable, how to assess your classic's true value, and how to get a fair price when scrapping is the right choice.
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Driving an Unroadworthy Car: Legal Risks and Your Options
Driving without a valid MOT or in a dangerous condition risks fines, points, and seizure. Learn the legal consequences and how to safely dispose of an unroadworthy vehicle.
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What to Do With a Flood Damaged Car in Somerset
Somerset floods can destroy vehicles. Learn what to do if your car has been flooded, why you should never try to start it, and how to safely dispose of a flood-damaged vehicle.
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Insurance Write-Off Categories Explained: Cat N, S, B & A
Complete guide to insurance write-off categories in the UK. Understand what Cat N, Cat S, Cat B and Cat A mean, your rights as an owner, and how to get the best price for your written-off vehicle.
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Got a Junk Car in Your Garden? Here is How to Finally Get Rid of It
That car has been sitting in your garden for years. Weeds through the wheel arches, moss on the roof. Here is how to finally deal with it and put cash in your pocket.
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Failed Your MOT? Your Complete Guide to Next Steps
Your car failed its MOT - now what? This comprehensive guide covers your options: repair, appeal, or scrap. Learn about common MOT failures, costs, and when scrapping makes more sense than fixing.
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Fleet Disposal Guide for Somerset Businesses: Process, Paperwork and Pricing
Disposing of multiple company vehicles? This guide covers the fleet disposal process, paperwork requirements, tax considerations, and how to get competitive bulk pricing.
Read more →When to Scrap a High-Mileage Car: The 150K, 200K, 300K Mile Decision
Your car has done 200,000 miles. Is it time to let go? Learn the milestone markers, warning signs, and how to decide when a high-mileage car should be scrapped.
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Holiday Park Vehicle Disposal in Brean & Burnham
Scrap car collection from holiday parks in Brean and Burnham-on-Sea. We collect from sites and residential areas. Free pickup for old vehicles.
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End of Life Vehicle Rules: What Somerset Residents Must Know
Understanding the legal requirements for scrapping your car in Somerset. ELV regulations, Certificate of Destruction, and DVLA notification explained.
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Commercial Vehicle Scrappage for Local Farms & Businesses
Scrap collection for heavy commercial vehicles, farm machinery, and plant equipment across rural Somerset. We handle difficult access.
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Portishead & Clevedon: Coastal Car Scrapping Made Easy
Scrap car collection for Portishead and Clevedon residents. How coastal conditions affect vehicles and why local collection makes sense.
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Scrap Van Collection: What North Somerset Businesses Need to Know
A guide for North Somerset businesses on scrapping commercial vans. Fleet disposal, paperwork requirements, and getting the best price for your old van.
Read more →Why Choose a Local Scrap Dealer in North Somerset
Discover the benefits of using a local scrap car dealer in North Somerset versus national comparison sites. Better prices, faster service, local knowledge.
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Scrapping Your Car in Weston-super-Mare: Complete Guide
Everything Weston-super-Mare residents need to know about scrapping their car. From paperwork to prices, this guide covers the complete process.
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Is it time to scrap your car in Bristol's new ULEZ?
If you live in Bristol, you may have heard about the new Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) that has been introduced in the city. The ULEZ is a designated area where vehicles must meet certain emissions standards in order to enter or operate.
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Is It Time to Scrap Your Car or Van?
Deciding whether or not to scrap your car or van can be a difficult choice. This guide helps you understand when scrapping is the right decision and how the process works.
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Best Prices Paid
We offer competitive rates based on current scrap metal values
Free Collection
Same-day pickup available across Somerset and North Somerset
Fully Licensed
Environment Agency registered with Certificate of Destruction