Appealing a fine for failing to tax a scrapped car?

In January 2012 my car was scrapped but I did not have the log book to inform the DVLA and forgot to tell them - I have now received a letter from a collection agency last week demanding £80 for failing...

Why are older cars being forced into obsolescence?

Having spent much of my life immersed in most matters car related including working on the body shop floor and restoring classics, I have an axe to grind with those who consider bringing back the scrappage...

I want to donate my car for charity...

A while back in Telegraph was mentioned a charity which accepted unwanted cars to break for spares. then send the owner a destruction notice. Is this scheme still operating and if so, how do I contact...

Scrap or sell?

I have a Ford Ka special edition 2001 (X) reg. I have been told that the suspension and the clutch needs doing. Also there is a bump on the boot lid and the drivers window does not work, repairs would...

Engine replacement cost means my MINI will be written off - can I do anything?

I own a 2006 Mini One Convertible that has recently been diagnosed with missed combustion in cylinder . The garage have said that lack of compression means piston/crank/valve or cylinder head problems...

scrapping a car

how do i get the large amount of petrol out please?

Scrapping a car?

My 1995 Rover 114 has finally died with a head gasket problem that is not worth repairing. I see various websites advertising taking away scrap cars for sale as opposed to me paying them to take it away....

Can I recommend Giveacar for the charitable disposal of old cars?

I had been procrastinating over the disposal of my old BMW for some time, fearing DVLC bureaucracy, dodgy car breakers and other barriers to the whole operation. Having become exasperated by my lack of...

Can’t give it away?

I had been procrastinating over the disposal of my old BMW for some time fearing DVLA bureaucracy, dodgy car breakers and other barriers to the whole operation. Having become exasperated by my lack of...

Is this a legitimate way to buy cheap diesel?

I think I have discovered a legal way to buy cheap diesel fuel. My work colleague buys diesel from a truck breakers yard in Surrey and gets it for about 80p. Apparently the diesel comes from old trucks...