When a vehicle is abandoned on public land, the onus is on the local authority to have it removed which is a huge burden as it is not just the vehicle collection costs that have to be covered; there is often the all too frequent involvement of the emergency services, not to mention the administrative costs.
But of course prevention is better than cure, that's why Cartakeback, through the utilisation of our nationwide network of Authorised Treatment Facilities is able to offer a compliant scrap car collection service, following which all vehicles are de-polluted and recycled in accordance with government targets and a DVLA Certificate of Destruction is issued, without which a last owner could be heavily fined or even remain responsible for any illegal activities which, if a vehicle is not properly disposed of, may otherwise be carried out in a vehicle or using its identity.
Cartakeback may even be able to offer a payment to the last owner depending on the value of their vehicle, as well as the chance to win a brand new car!
Cartakeback is the ideal partner for local authority run, vehicle surrender schemes, so if you are a local authority and are interested in operating a similar scheme in your local area then please
contact us using our online form.
If you are a member of the public and you wish to report an abandoned vehicle in your area please contact your local authority.