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How to scrap your car without registration?

Updated: December 05, 2023

Scrap it! You heard it right. If your car is now not roadworthy don’t think twice, scrap it. When compared with selling it, scrapping earns you more money. Even though it’s your decision whether to sell or scrap, profit-wise, junk your car is the better choice.

However, if your car owns no title, the process becomes a hassle. But you don’t need to be worried. If you give some time and research how to scrap your unregistered car, definitely you can do it without any potential issues. Continue reading to know how to deal with the situation problem free.

Contents

  • Is it necessary a vehicle should have a title to scrap it?
  • How to scrap my car without registration?

Is it necessary a vehicle should have a title to scrap it?

Using or owning a vehicle without a title always makes you trouble. As per law, your vehicle should be registered mandatorily before taking it on the road.

In the case of scraping your car, is it necessary having the registration? What if the registration got expired and you need to scrap it? What will be the after-effects without having the same?

You don’t need a title to trade your vehicle to scrapyards. Your vehicle can be given to scrapyards even if it does not have registration or does not own inspection paper or has an emission label. In general, it all depends on the state you live. In some states road rules are very strict. You must renew the vehicle emission test before transferring ownership legally. Also, you will be fined for taking late inspection.

How to scrap my car without registration?

So, you have decided to scrap it but you don’t have title. There are some steps you need to follow, this may vary between areas. In general, as long as you have all the rights to a vehicle, you can sell it or scrap it to anyone even though it does not have a valid title.

Transferring the title: When you sell your car to a scrapyard, you must provide them with your identification number and title documents as proof that you are scrapping your vehicle. You can, without any hassle, transfer your car to a junkyard even without a title.

Without a title, when you hand over your car, you need to be sure about the ownership. If you have a pending loan with the bank, you should continue paying it. Also, provide the ‘No objection’ from the bank or the lien for scrapping it.

Transportation: As per laws, a car without registration should be used on the road, means you cannot drive it all the way to junk yard. Unfortunately law prohibits to use of it on road even though it is in working condition. You need to transport your vehicle by other means.  

Valuable parts: if there are valuable parts or working parts in your car, remove them before junking them. This can be resold in the market and you can still earn money from it. Always remember to remove your license plate before the process. You can take tires, doors, lighting parts, radio system etc.

Wrapping up

Thus, there are many scrap yards near you, who can accept your old vehicle as it is, even without a title. Just you need to ensure a few things above before the process. Always keep track and clear all procedures and keep the proof after the process. This will help you ease the process without any legal hassle and earn money easily.

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