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How do I Notify DVLA that My Car Has Been Scrapped?

12 June 2023

How Do I Notify the DVLA?

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If you’ve recently scrapped your car, you’ll need to notify the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) to ensure that you’re no longer liable for any future road tax or vehicle-related costs.


Please note: If you scrap your car with us here at Benfleet Scrap, we will notify the DVLA on your behalf that your vehicle has been scrapped and therefore you will not need to do it. We only advise for you to contact the DVLA if you're unable to provide us with your vehicle's log book.


In this blog post, we’ll discuss how (is not scrapping your vehicle with us) to notify the DVLA that your car has been scrapped.


We advise you cancel the vehicle's tax and insurance before your car is collected.

What Do I Need to Notify the DVLA?

When notifying the DVLA that your car has been scrapped, you’ll need to provide them with certain information. This includes:


• The registration number of your car

• The make and model of your car

• Your name and address

• The date on which you scrapped your car


You will also need to provide proof of ownership, such as a V5C logbook or a V5C/2 green slip. If you don’t have either of these documents, you can apply for a replacement from the DVLA.

Best Way To Notify the DVLA?

Once you have all the necessary information and documents, there are several ways in which you can notify the DVLA that your car has been scrapped. These include:


• By post – You can send all relevant documents and information to the DVLA by post. Make sure to include a covering letter explaining why you are sending them this information.


• By phone – You can call the DVLA on 0300 790 6802 and provide them with all necessary details over the phone. Make sure to have all relevant documents ready before calling so that they can be verified if needed.


• Online – You can also notify the DVLA online via their website or through their online form. This is usually the quickest way to get your notification processed as it doesn’t require any additional paperwork or phone calls.

What Happens After I Notify The DVLA?

Once you have notified the DVLA that your car has been scrapped, they will send you a Certificate of Destruction (CoD). This document confirms that your vehicle has been officially deregistered from their records and is no longer liable for road tax or other costs associated with owning a vehicle in Britain. It is important to keep this document safe as it may be required in future if there are any queries regarding ownership of the vehicle in question.

Conclusion

Notifying the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) when scrapping a vehicle is an important step in ensuring that you are no longer liable for any future road tax or other costs associated with owning a vehicle in Britain. To do this, simply provide them with all relevant information including registration number, make and model of your car, name and address, date of scrapping and proof of ownership such as V5C logbook or V5C/2 green slip. You can then notify them by post, phone or online depending on what works best for you. Once notified, they will send you a Certificate of Destruction confirming deregistration from their records so make sure to keep this safe for future reference if needed!

PLEASE NOTE:


At Benfleet Scrap, we make scrapping your car a simple and stress-free process.


After we collect the vehicle, we’ll take care of all necessary notifications to the DVLA and will only ask for you to contact them if you are unable to provide us with your vehicle's log book.


We advise to cancel the vehicle's tax and insurance prior to collection to ensure a smooth transition.


Allow us to shoulder the burden — we promise a swift and seamless experience that will leave you feeling relieved and content.


At Benfleet Scrap we take care of dealing with the DVLA - sit back and relax!




If you have a question about this blog (or any of our other blogs) then please do not hesitate to get in touch. 


We will always try and answer your question quickly and professionally. 



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