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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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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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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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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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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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