Scrap my car in Edinburgh online

High fuel consumption costs  

Despite the proximity to the oil rigs of Aberdeen, and the resultant lower prices in petrol across the city of Edinburgh, running a vehicle in the city still entails high costs. With petrol price fluctuations being a real problem for Edinburgh residents and those who commute in from the towns and villages around the city, this is a serious cost that can often lead people to consider scrapping their vehicles. According to the UK Department for Transport, the average private car mileage is over 8,000 miles – and if you're not driving a fuel-efficient vehicle, every single mile you drive will be costing you cash. For Edinburgh residents looking to cut their costs, scrapping their fuel-inefficient vehicles for a more efficient model can save them hundreds of pounds per year in rising petrol prices.

You prefer public transport  

In Edinburgh and across Scotland, the local government and local councils are driving plans to build up a robust public transport system for the future. For car users in Edinburgh, this means that it's likely to become more and more hassle-free to simply use buses, trains and other public transport, rather than their own car. With a well-connected pair of stations and the main route to Glasgow ferrying passengers in coaches too, the requirement for a private motor vehicle is becoming slowly obsolete. If this wasn't all, with green targets set in Holyrood for the next ten years, residents of Edinburgh are likely to benefit from more and more alternatives to driving a car in the coming years. For many, it's the incentive to use public transfer that's driving up figures for Edinburgh scrap cars in 2020 and into the future.

Your car's failed its mot

While Edinburgh residents may be near the average for MOT failures in the UK – around 30% - the surrounding towns and villages have some of the poorest MOT failure rates in the country. When your vehicle fails its MOT, you're quickly presented with the choice of spending cash to bring it up to road-worthy standards or getting cash for scrap cars in Edinburgh. For many drivers, the costs of repairing an old car are simply too high – and the proceeds from scrapping a car can help pay towards a new vehicle or a season ticket on the rails or the buses. If your car does fail its MOT, you should bear in mind the option of scrapping it all together – especially if the vehicle is likely to fail its next MOT, and the running costs for repairs are continuing to mount. Here at Scrapi.com, we're here to help – we've bought cars without MOTs from all across the greater Edinburgh region.

Your car has been written off

If you're involved in an accident or if your vehicle has been involved in a collision while in a parked position, you may be left with little option but to scrap your car. In Edinburgh, there are plenty of accident black-spots – both due to adverse weather conditions and narrow and difficult roads. This means that there are plenty of cases each week in which an Edinburgh road user is left with a car that is beyond repair. Although the crime rate in Edinburgh is relatively low, Numbeo has reported that crime has been increasing over the past three years – and vehicle break-ins are on the rise. With crime another factor in writing off a vehicle, it's important to know that scrap metal dealers in Edinburgh are at hand, partnered with Scrapi.com, to help you get cash for your written-off vehicle. A written-off car is still valuable, and can still be traded in for cash through Scrapi.com.

The running costs are too high

The average monthly cost of running a car in the UK is £166 – and this is without considering the price of the car itself. When you're responsible for a road vehicle in Edinburgh, you have to consider tax, MOT and repairs, insurance fees, and the cash you spend on fuel. All of this adds up, and that's what drives some Edinburgh residents to consider scrapping these costs once and for all, by trading in their car with Scrapi.com. Scrap dealers in Edinburgh with whom we are partnered often encounter old vehicles that have simply run their course – and are proving ever-more expensive to drive and maintain. Edinburgh's motorists, like others in the UK, will spend over £400 a year on vehicle maintenance alone – with this fee often topping the cost of a new second-hand vehicle. If you're one of these vehicle owners, weighed down by rising prices, you should get a speedy quote with us in order to remove high vehicle running costs from your monthly expenses.

Your car’s no longer safe to drive      

Over time, cars become less safe to use on the roads. When you have a family, your most important priority is the safety of your children and your partner – and a car that's unsafe will feel like a burden that you want to get rid of. That's certainly true for the thousands of people in the east of Scotland who choose to scrap their car due to safety reasons each year. With roads in and around Edinburgh risky for drivers of poor vehicles – especially in high winds or on icy roads – it's even more important that your car is maintained to perfection in this part of the world. If you have decided that your car is illegal or unsafe to operate on the roads, and you don't want to sell it to another unsuspecting local in Edinburgh, then scrapping it is your best option. At Scrapi.com, we will support the frictionless sale of your unsafe vehicle to a local safe scrapping yard – approved as an ATF (Authorised Treatment Facility) by the government, so you know your scrapping will be ethical, too.

You want to part exchange

Meanwhile, part exchanges are popular in Edinburgh, especially for the growing student and young professional population. By scrapping your vehicle in Edinburgh, you'll be able to get the cash you need to purchase a new vehicle – or simple cash-in on your underused car. The high levels of air pollution in Edinburgh have prompted the government to curb vehicle use in the city centre, which means you may be using your car for fewer journeys each month. If this is the case, you can get money simply by choosing to scrap your car in Edinburgh in order to either take to the public transport, invest in a bicycle or moped, or get ready for your next vehicle purchase in the future. Part exchanging through a scrappage scheme is an effective way for Edinburgh residents to get their hands on the cash they need to purchase a new vehicle in the future – preventing your car from going un-used on your driveway.

Your car isn't used anymore    

There are dozens of reasons why Edinburgh residents may find themselves leaving their car unused, costing them cash while they're parked for the majority of the year. Some individuals move closer to the city centre, where they're a walk or a bus ride away from work and social venues. Others decide to go green or invest in a bicycle for fitness reasons, while others still simply dread the morning traffic that gathers within a growing radius of the city's famous Royal Mile. Whatever the reason, if you're not using your motor anymore, you'll be able to get quick cash by scrapping it with the help of Scrapi.com. We'll pick up your vehicle for free from any location in the wider Edinburgh region, taking a costly static possession off your hands and giving you cash in return. This is a great option for those who are phasing out their use of their car and are in need of a little cash in the months ahead.

You need fast cash  

Edinburgh's population is diverse, with some of the most affluent neighbourhoods in the UK and some of the most deprived estates occupying the same city. This means that there are thousands of Edinburgh residents who need access to quick cash in times of emergency – and their vehicle can be the access point for that cash. For those with unfashionable vehicles, with high mileage and high maintenance costs, selling their vehicle to another driver can be out of the question. But that's not to say you cannot make quick cash from your car. Indeed, by scrapping your vehicle in Edinburgh, you'll receive a speedy payment for your unwanted motor, and you'll be able to get it collected swiftly from your property. For those in need of a small financial boost in the Edinburgh region, then scrapping a car can be a wonderful safety net, getting you the cash you need without stressing about whether you'll find a buyer when selling online.

You want to go green  

With environmental concerns reaching the top of the political agenda, and car maintenance and running costs rising alongside these concerns, scrapping your car can seem like the wisest and kindest thing to do to save the environment. In Edinburgh, air pollution has been a problem for decades – the city was even nicknamed 'Auld Reekie' in homage to this smoke in the 19th century. Now, though, those fumes come primarily from the city's cars. Whether you're tired of running a vehicle that burns fossil fuels, you're worried that your vehicle is incredibly inefficient, or you simply want to swap car travel for public transport or walking, scrapping your vehicle is a positive step to take in helping the environment of Edinburgh and Scotland as a whole. For those looking to go green, making positive changes to their lifestyle, scrapping their vehicle will help them reduce their emissions, saving on rising fuel costs as a result.