Scrap my car in Hounslow online

The running costs are too expensive  

Owning a car in London is always going to be more expensive than owning a car anywhere in the country, and Hounslow is no exception. The average car owner in the borough spends around £18 for every mile that they drive, and that means that locals are paying more to own a car than those in Paris and Madrid. With the insurance costs in Hounslow being slightly higher than the London average (commonly costing between £755 and £870 a year), drivers in the borough are paying up to £200 more than in nearby districts like Hillingdon. Add in the high maintenance costs and the congestion charge, and those costs quickly add up. By getting cash for scrap cars in Hounslow, local drivers are finding that they can make their car work for their wallets rather than the other way round. Car ownership costs are one of the main reasons why locals are selling their cars to scrap metal dealers in Hounslow.

You're sick of having your petrol stolen

For vehicle owners that live in Hounslow, one crime is more frustrating than almost any other. Petrol theft in the borough is appalling, and police have called it the worst borough in the capital for motorists having fuel stolen from their cars. With almost 200 reported cases a year and very few convictions, Hounslow is worse than Greenwich and Lewisham for petrol theft. In some years, the rate of petrol theft in Hounslow increases by a third, and that means most locals in Hounslow have either experienced the loss of fuel or know somebody that has. Some criminals cause worse damage than others, so even if you're one of the 'lucky' ones who only has to deal with a broken petrol cap, many others are finding their cars seriously damaged by thieves drilling into petrol lines beneath the car. If you've had enough of wasting money on petrol, then selling even a damaged car to scrap metal dealers in Hounslow is becoming very common.

You find public transport preferable

It costs about £3400 a year to keep a car running in Hounslow, and an annual London Travel Card costs half of that for zones 1-3. So it's not really a surprise to find that one of the main reasons for local drivers to sell their cars to scrap metal dealers in Hounslow is simply because they've decided that public transport is one of the best (and cheapest) ways to get out and about. Hounslow has some of the best transport networks and links in the capital, and locals can get anywhere in the borough, anywhere in London, and anywhere in the world using the comprehensive service that includes the underground, overground, and fantastic bus service. The Piccadilly Line and the District Line both pass through various Hounslow stations, so getting right into the middle of London is easy and fast. When travelling by public transport means less stress and fewer expenses, it's no wonder that more drivers than ever are getting rid of their cars entirely.

The car has failed its MOT

The MOT failure rate for cars in Hounslow is slightly worse than the UK average, with up to 37% of cars failing their MOT in the borough. The national average tends to stick at around 35%. Worn tyres and faulty electricals are the main reason for Hounslow cars to fail their MOT, and every failed test means expensive repairs and paying for yet another test. When the average costs of repairs after a failed MOT in Hounslow is between £225 and £325, that can be a cost that many can't justify. The problem is that a lot of local drivers aren't aware that they can sell a car without MOT in Hounslow. That means those cars are sitting on driveways and still costing money to own. Selling a car that doesn't have an MOT is easier than ever because even though it's illegal to drive, we can come straight to you and collect your car for free.

You could use the money for other things

Buying or renting a property in Hounslow can vary in price, with the more affluent parts of the borough costing an extraordinary amount of money, but still consistent with similar parts of the capital. However, despite the fact that the borough is a thriving financial hub for the city, there are still 25% of households in Hounslow living below the poverty line. That means a lot of people are living month to month and getting hit hard by the costs of keeping a car on the road. It can be difficult to know what to do financially when you can't pay that unexpectedly high gas, water, or electric bill. Payday loans can leave you worse off than before, and banks are rarely any help. Selling an old car to scrap dealers in Hounslow means quick payments, free collection, and a hassle-free service. That's exactly what you need when the bills are piling up.

Your car’s no longer safe to drive      

With so many used cars on the roads of the borough, there are more than a few unsafe vehicles driving around Hounslow. As cars age, they become worn, and that leads to ongoing faults that need to be repaired if driving those vehicles is to remain safe. However, the high volume of traffic on the Great West Road and the Bath Road in Hounslow means that a lot of those cars are going to have worrisome issues that affect not just the driver but other road users and pedestrians too. Selling a dangerous car to someone usually means that car is going to carry on being driven, putting even more lives at risk. That's why it's becoming such a popular option to get rid of that old car responsibly by selling it to scrap dealers in Hounslow. Not only does help to make the road safer, but it also makes you some quick money and helps other motorists in the borough to source cheaper car parts that can make their own cars safer to drive.

Your car is costing you a fortune to maintain

When 62% of Hounslow households have access to a car or van, that equals a lot of motorists spending more on keeping their cars running. Maintenance cars aren't helped by the poor state of the roads in the borough. The Bath Road has been voted the worst road in the country, beating roads in the north-west of the UK for the first time. Those roads, which are one of the traffic systems the government or council doesn't manage (it's run by a private company) are the cause of more than 800 complaints a year about the poor conditions, with many of those complaints related to potholes. When you have to use your car on those poorly managed roads, the wear and tear on your car is astonishing, and that means more maintenance costs. When you're spending more money on multiple minor repairs, selling your car to scrap metal dealers in Hounslow is the smart option.

Scrap a car if it's not being used

While 26% of Hounslow residents use their cars to get to work, the rest are using public transport, cycling, or walking. If only 26% of the population are using their cars, but 62% of households have a car, that's a lot of vehicles staying parked up instead of being used. When your car is sitting outside your home or parked in your garage, it's not just costing you money, but it's also losing its value. Worst of all, the battery will drain so that even when you do decide to use it, it might not even start. Instead of continuing to pay for road tax and insurance, more local drivers than ever are realising that there is simply no need to keep these old cars. When they sell to scrap metal dealers in Hounslow, they not only get paid quickly, but they can even get a road tax rebate too. Making money instead of spending it needlessly is completely unnecessary when it's never been easier to get cash for scrap cars in Hounslow.

Your car is written off  

The poor state of the roads and the high levels of congestion means that Hounslow has high car accident rates. 937 million miles are driven on the roads of the borough every year, and that means around 785 accidents every year. Being involved in an accident that leads to costly repairs, especially if those repairs end up costing more than the value of the car, is one of the biggest frustrations for motorists. When a car is written off, it can be very difficult to know what to do with it. You often can't drive it anywhere, and selling it is next to impossible. That's why selling even seriously damaged cars in Hounslow to our network of local ATF scrap yards is the smart choice, and growing in popularity. When you can get quick payments and free collection of your written off car, it's never been easier to get the money you need to invest in a new car.

You’re looking for a part-exchange  

Hounslow has some of the lowest prices in the capital for a lot of makes and models of used cars. With such high rates of vehicle ownership per household (62%), that means a lot of part-exchanges happen as people upgrade or downgrade their old cars. The problem is that part-exchanging often leaves you vulnerable to the whims of car dealerships and unscrupulous private sellers. Usually, you'll have a firm idea of what your car is worth, but, often, at the last minute, you'll have to deal with haggling that results in you getting less money for that old car and less value on your new motor. With such strong scrap metal prices in Hounslow, it's becoming incredibly popular to get cash for scrap cars in Hounslow because having that money in your pocket gives you a lot more power in the car showroom. Usually, you can get even more of a bargain when you can pay without a part-exchange, and that's why this is one of the top reasons for selling a car to scrap metal dealers in Hounslow.