Scrap my car in Poole online

The running costs are too expensive  

Poole might not be the most expensive town in the UK to get car insurance, but the wide range of prices in the town adds a whole new level of unpredictability. From the low end of the average premium £500 to the higher end £827, no matter what you're paying you're going to have a hefty monthly payment. The cost of running a car in Poole is noticeably higher than nearby towns, and it's not just the insurance. Parking permits are essential and will set local drivers back around £125 a year, while the congested roads are costing millions every year in wasted fuel. Tired of regularly paying out, local motorists are choosing instead to get cash for scrap cars in Poole and are using that money in more practical ways. If you're getting frustrated by the high running costs of a car in Poole, you're not the only local thinking the same.

You're going to get an electric car  

Not only is Poole the second-most congested town in the UK, but that congestion is also costing the local economy an estimated £121 million. With the fact that almost 40% of cars fail their MOT in Poole, and it's clear that a lot of people are driving older, more fuel-inefficient cars and wasting money as they sit in traffic. It's the cost of sitting in a traffic jam that is causing such high rates of electric vehicle registration in the town, with a 51% increase in numbers of electric vehicles in 2017, and a further 51% in 2018. Tired of wasting fuel and money, local drivers are clearly looking at the advantages of going electric, and the council keeps adding charging points for easier accessibility. Those locals are getting paid by scrap metal dealers in Poole and using the money to buy something a lot cheaper to run. 

You find public transport preferable

With two local bus operators (morebus and Yellow Buses), it's easier than ever to get into and around Poole. Those bus services offer a handy day ticket that allows for unlimited travel, and it's far cheaper than filling up a car with petrol. Getting around Poole has never been easier, and the mostly pedestrianised high street combined with the one-level kerbs even makes exploring the town easy for those in a wheelchair or who are visually impaired. It's the fact that getting around Poole is so easy that it has seen more households than ever deciding that they don't really need to own a car at all. Currently, 18% of local households don't have access to a car or van, and they're saving money as a result. If you'd rather get more miles for your money, getting cash for scrap cars in Poole means being able to get much more unlimited travel.

The car has failed its MOT

Going for an MOT in Poole ends in frustration a lot of times. That's because a terrifying 37.9% of all cars going in for an MOT in Poole will fail. The average failure rate for the UK is 35%, and that means there are a lot of old and unsafe cars on the roads on Poole. It also means that there are a lot of drivers having to spend a lot more money on their cars than they thought. When a car fails its MOT, the result is having to spend more money on making repairs and then paying for a whole new test. It's the high rate of MOT failures that are leading so many locals to ask us if it's possible to sell a car without an MOT in Poole. Not only is it possible, but we have also made the process easier than ever, and we even collect your car for free.

Scrap a car if it's not being used

Although there are around 92,000 cars owned in Poole, there are still 16% of the local population who cycle or walk to work every day. However, 82% of households do own a car, but with the number of people choosing to use alternative transport options, it's clear that a lot of cars are simply not being used. When you realise that you're using your car less and less, it can still be a little intimidating to think about trying to cope without a car altogether. With the variety of public transport options (and the fact that the wound is small enough in size to explore on foot), it might be easier than you think. More locals than ever realise that they can stop spending money on a car they rarely use and are getting cash for scrap cars in Poole instead. It's never been easier to live without a car in Poole.

Your car’s no longer safe to drive      

When just under 40% of all cars in Poole fails their MOT, the result is a lot of cars being driven on the roads of the town that are unsafe. There are currently just over 92,000 cars owned and used in the town, and that means there are an estimated 36,800 potentially dangerous cars being used. If you suspect your car isn't going to pass its next MOT, then paying for maintenance and repairs is essential, but if those costs are out of reach (or if you can't justify spending any more money on that old car), then it can be tricky to know what to do. When you drive an unsafe car, you're putting yourself and others at risk. Locals are increasingly getting money for their damaged cars in Poole and using the money they get from our scrap yards to invest in a vehicle that's a lot safer to use.

You want a hassle-free way of selling your car

Poole has been consistently voted as the 9th happiest place to live in the whole of the south-west. From community spirit to the friendliness of the locals, it's easy to think that selling a car is going to be a fun, hassle-free experience. Unfortunately, that's rarely the case. That's because car-buyers are rarely in the best of moods, and you'll find that you have to deal with time-wasters and a high number of tyre-kickers, and that's if prospective buyers even bother to show up. Selling a car privately is almost always stressful, but it doesn't have to be. Selling your old car to our scrap dealers in Poole means getting the price you expect, and it also means that you get to set the time and date of your free car collection. That means no waiting around all day for a buyer who never shows up.

You could use the money for other things

Poole residents are enjoying a high rate of employment that's higher than the national average, there are still some areas of the town that are still considered to be income deprived. Whether you're out of work or not getting paid enough to live on, having an unexpected bill can be a significant cause of stress. That's the stress that sees people heading to payday loans and dealing with the long-term consequences later. The problem is that this is not a practical solution, which explains why so many locals are looking for alternatives. Whether it's for a weekend break, the festive season, or just because your water bill is higher than expected, more locals in the town are heading to our scrap metal dealers in Poole and getting paid for their old cars. They can stop paying out on insurance and road tax while getting that emergency cash boost when they need it.

Your car is written off  

Although it's a relatively small town, there are still some accident blackspots that see a high number of collisions every year. The B3068 has been named as one of the most dangerous stretches of road in Dorset, and the risks are particularly high for motorcyclists. Though small, there are still just over half a million vehicle miles driven on the roads of the town every year, and that means accidents are always going to be a concern. It doesn't help that the main reason for the road accidents in Dorset is absent-minded drivers, so it's not even all about the safety of the car! When you're involved in an accident, don't abandon it on the side of the road. Instead, make some money from it by selling it to scrap dealers in Poole. You can get cash paid directly into your bank account for even the most damaged cars in Poole.

You're getting too old to drive  

There are a lot of people over the age of 65 in Poole, and the town famously has the highest proportion of over-65s in the UK. It also sees a high shortfall in the 20-35 age group, which changes the financial demographic of the town. If you're one of those over-65s, it's essential to know when your health is starting to affect your driving skills. Although age isn't always a barrier to excellent driving ability, many health issues can start having an effect on your ability to drive safely. Sudden health scares will be obvious times to consider selling a car to scrap car dealers in Poole. Steadily worsening issues like deteriorating eyesight or hearing, or even to your memory can make driving more dangerous. If you keep having near misses or forgetting where you're going when you drive down familiar roads, it might be time to consider getting rid of that old car.