When your van is such a vital part of your business, it’s so important to make sure it is always completely reliable and fit for purpose.
Unfortunately, with most trades, your van will see a fair bit of wear and tear over the years! Eventually, the time will come when you need to scrap your van and invest in another.
Vehicle scrapping is becoming more and more common. It’s the quickest and easiest way of getting rid of your old van so your work is undisrupted!
Is It Worth Trying to Repair First?
The first thing to do when your van breaks down is to find out what the problem is before deeming it to be at the end of its life.
If it’s only a minor issue, then it may not cost too much to fix. You should always take it to a garage first to understand what is wrong with your van before making a decision.
However, if it’s going to cost a lot to get it fixed and if your van is very old, then you may be better off selling it or even scrapping it. It’s important to bear in mind the value of your van and whether the costs of fixing it will outweigh the value of it or not.
One of the best ways to get rid of an end-of-life van that’s going to cost too much to get it repaired is to scrap it. Find out more about how scrapping your van could benefit you below.
What Are the Benefits of Scrapping My Van?
To scrap your van, it first has to be deregistered – the company you scrap your van with can usually help with this.
The vehicle will then usually be stripped for parts that can be re-used before the metal is melted down.
Save Money on Repairs
As we mentioned above, sometimes repairing an old van can cost a lot more than the van is actually worth.
Scrapping your van when it’s unrecoverable is the most cost-efficient way to get rid of it, and a company like Sell My Broken Van will even come and collect it for you, no matter where it is.
Get Some Extra Cash for a New Van
Many people think that scrapping your van means you get absolutely no money for it, but this is a myth.
When you scrap your van, your buyer is then able to recycle your parts for other vehicles so they are happy to pay you for the value of that! The quicker you’re able to get some extra cash for your old one, the quicker you’ll be in a position to buy a new one.
It’s Environmentally Friendly
If your van is simply left somewhere or taken to a dump then it can become a hazard to other people, animals, and our environment. Old vans on the road can also cause a lot more pollution than newer models.
As we mentioned before, scrapping your van means that some of your parts will be able to be recycled and used again which also benefits the environment.
How Sell My Broken Van Can Help Scrap Your Van
No matter what condition your van is in, we can help!
Here at Sell My Broken Van, we can offer the very best prices as we take on all work in-house and don’t have any overheads as larger companies do. We have years of industry knowledge so can easily answer any questions you may have about the selling or scrapping process.
You don’t even have to leave your house if you decide to scrap or sell. As soon as your price has been agreed, we will collect your van either the same or the very next day!
Our nationwide service even means it doesn’t matter where in the UK you are, you can still use our expert service.
We can provide all quotes easily online and help with any queries on 07549 041672. You can even use our online quoting tool to receive a quick price for your van here.