serieslandy
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| posted on 14/1/09 at 10:21 AM |
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Shell Disposal
I need to dispose of my sierra shell, however I need to keep the v5, vin and number plates. Is it just as simple as phoning up a scrappy to come and
collect the shell or do I need to contact dvla/vosa. Also will there be a problem because the shell doesn't have any vin's.
Steve
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fesycresy
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| posted on 14/1/09 at 10:28 AM |
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I had the car on a SORN, took off all the ID plates (including the chassis floor stamp) and got the scrappy to collect FOC.
I also kept the engine behind the shed just in case and only disposed of it after my car was registered.
I wouldn't let the DVLA know you've scrapped the shell !
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DarrenW
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| posted on 14/1/09 at 10:30 AM |
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One option is to put it on a trailer, take to a scrap merchant (place where they weigh in steel, not car scrap yard) and get a few beers for it. After
you have driven in and had your 'rig' weighed, they should have a machine to lift it off the trailer. You then drive back over weigh
bridge. They will then work out what they owe you. Ive heard scrap is back up to £100 a ton so you might get 50 quid or so.
Those guys arent bothered about the numbers as it is just a lump of steel to them. And seeing as you arent doing anything wrong there isnt a problem.
It is just the car scrap yards that are supposed to take paperwork off you to register the car as scrapped, however you will be doing that bit once
car is through test and being registered with DVLA.
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ReMan
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| posted on 14/1/09 at 10:31 AM |
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No, your average scrappy is'nt goint to care, and some will understand.
Correctly you need those things even when the shell has gone. You also need to keep it SORNEd if it is registered until you give the V% etc to the
DVLA at the inspection, or when they ask for it!
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DarrenW
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| posted on 14/1/09 at 10:32 AM |
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i stripped my donor ata mates garage and dumped the shell in his skip. He got the cash in exchange for helping me strip the shell.
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serieslandy
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| posted on 14/1/09 at 11:08 AM |
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The only problem with trailering is that im 22 so can't legally pull a trailer. I do have a flatbed transit that is +1ft and a forklift so that
might be an option.
I'm only querying it as my mechanic said I may encounter problems down the line.
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DarrenW
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| posted on 14/1/09 at 11:16 AM |
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As long as you keep the V5 and it is correctly sorned you wont have a problem. Keep the shell id just in case. I doubt the DVLA people will expect
everyone to keep a scrap shell. I kept the old number plates and vin tags but they werent needed.
Keeping the donor SORNed is the key bit to avoid hassles. this is just a paperwork exercise.
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iank
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| posted on 14/1/09 at 11:31 AM |
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Don't leave any identifying numbers (including the number plates) on the shell and take it to a scrap metal rather than scrap car place.
Don't tell the DVLA you've scrapped the shell, they'll kill the V5 their end so you'll probably be put on a Q plate.
The scrapyards will all report the car scrapped to the DVLA if they find a number they can use to ID. The police push hard to make them do that IIRC
from previous posts on the subject. The idea is to try and track down ringing/steal and strip gangs.
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02GF74
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| posted on 14/1/09 at 11:40 AM |
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Darren's plan is good but I would also attach lot and lots of containers or bin bags full of water to the trailer where they canot be seen then
burst them before the weigh-in on exit.
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londonsean69
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| posted on 14/1/09 at 11:49 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by serieslandy
The only problem with trailering is that im 22 so can't legally pull a trailer. I do have a flatbed transit that is +1ft and a forklift so that
might be an option.
Didn't know there was an age limit on towing??
Either way, just cut the shell up into a few pieces, I did it with an old metro sheel, just used a 9" and 4.5" grinder.
A sawzall would have made it even easier.
Just make sure you take out the petrol tank first!
Sean
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serieslandy
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| posted on 14/1/09 at 12:29 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by londonsean69
Didn't know there was an age limit on towing??
Sean
yeah if you took your test after 1998 then you can only tow upto 750kg.
I've taken the vin plate off by the bonnet catch down the side of the drivers seat and the two number plates have been taken off.
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Hellfire
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| posted on 14/1/09 at 12:29 PM |
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Remove all identifying numbers and stick it on e-bay for spares and collection only. That way you get to keep the V5 until you register your kit and
you might be surprised at how much it sells for.
Phil
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serieslandy
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| posted on 14/1/09 at 12:46 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Hellfire
Remove all identifying numbers and stick it on e-bay for spares and collection only. That way you get to keep the V5 until you register your kit and
you might be surprised at how much it sells for.
Phil
There is one on eBay at the mo, £19.99 no bids 4 days left so i'll see how it goes.
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AdamR
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| posted on 14/1/09 at 12:57 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by serieslandy
yeah if you took your test after 1998 then you can only tow upto 750kg.
Dunno how heavy your trailer is, but a bare shell can't be anythink like that heavy... can it?
If it is then a 9" grinder would soon have it in smaller pieces. That's how my first car met it's demise after I pranged it.
[Edited on 14/1/09 by AdamR]
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