Why am I required to give personal information when I scrap my car?

Have you ever found yourself wondering why is it that when you scrap your car, you have to provide personal details? The answer is because there are criminals out there who will use your name and address to commit crimes for Scrap Cars Melbourne.

This can be as simple as opening an account in your name or applying for a credit card. You may not realise what has happened until it's too late but then it could be difficult to get your identity back without any help from the authorities.

Provide proof of ownership

When you scrap your car, you may be asked to provide proof of ownership, ID and address details. This is a legal requirement that helps the scrap yard verify that you are the person who owns the vehicle, as well as prove that it's not stolen.

If you're selling your Scrap Cars Melbourne privately, then there might not be any legal requirements for providing identification information (although some dealerships will request this anyway). However, if your car is being sold through a dealer or online auction site then they may require proof of ownership documents in order to complete the transaction.

Provide proof of ID

If you are an individual, you must provide a copy of your driving licence. If you are acting on behalf of someone else, then the person in question must authorise the transaction by providing their own ID (e.g., passport) and signing a consent form that shows they are happy for their car to be scrapped.

If you are a business and wish to scrap your car, you must prove that you own the vehicle in question. This can be done by providing a copy of an invoice or receipt showing that the company has purchased it brand new.

Register the car as scrapped

Once you’ve collected the necessary paperwork, it’s time to register your car as scrapped. You can do this online, and all you need are the following:

• Proof of ownership (in a few different forms): checkbook or bank statement, insurance certificate, V5C certificate (log book), MOT test certificate (if applicable)
• Proof of ID: passport/driver license/birth certificate/driving license/a letter from your employer stating that you are indeed who you say you are and do in fact own the vehicle in question

Scrap Cars Melbourne is a simple way to get rid of your old car. All you have to do is provide with the details you need to scrap your car, and experts will do the rest for you. Many companies also offer a free collection service for all cars, so there’s no need for you to worry about any extra costs when you use a trusted service.