End-of-Life Vehicle (Scrapping)
An end-of-life vehicle is a car that is scrapped at an authorised treatment facility, where fluids are removed and materials are recycled.
What is End-of-Life Vehicle (Scrapping)?
In the EU, cars must be scrapped at authorised facilities. The owner receives a certificate of destruction. Most of the car’s weight is recycled or reused. Electric car batteries are removed and sent for specialist recycling or second-life use.
How it works
Hazardous fluids and batteries are removed first, then usable parts are taken off and the body is shredded.
Why it matters for your car
Selling a car for scrap to an unlicensed buyer can leave the owner liable. Make sure the car is deregistered after scrapping.
Other terms
- Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor
- Brake Caliper
- Brake Caliper Rebuild
- Car Leasing
- Clutch Judder
- Clutch Master Cylinder
- Crank But No Start
- Crankshaft
- Deceleration Fuel Cut-off (Overrun Fuel Cut)
- Door Hinge
- Ground Strap (Earth Strap)
- Interior Detailing
- Lithium Grease
- Mechanic’s Creeper
- Oil Change
- Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM)
- Stud Extractor (Screw Extractor)
- Tachometer (Rev Counter)
- Tethered Vs Untethered Wallbox
- Windscreen (Windshield)