What precautions should be taken when scrapping cars?

If it's time to say goodbye to your road companion, follow these precautions.

Before handing over your Calgary scrap car removal ensure you have all the vehicle's documentation in order.

Remove all your personal belongings, including documents, valuables, decorations or any other objects you wish to keep.

Removes any personal information that may be saved on the vehicle's navigation system, Bluetooth device, or other electronic systems, if any.

Don't forget to cancel your car insurance. You won't need it anymore, since it's going to be taken off the road.

Choose a certified slaughter center. Confirm that they have a good reputation, that they follow environmental and safety regulations, and that they are transparent in their contact with you.

Where to scrap cars?

There are several licensed car scrapping centers in Canada. To find the one closest to you, you can consult the Canadian Environment Agency or the Valorcar Portal.

Remember that the place must be licensed to dispose of cars because only they can issue certificates of destruction. If you do this elsewhere, you will not be given this certificate, and without it, you will not be able to cancel the registration and ownership registration, which means you will still have to pay the IUC for a car you no longer own.

What documents are needed to scrap the car?

Before taking your car for scrap, gather the following documents:

Original car documents (Ownership Registration Title + Booklet or Single Document).

Model No. 9 of the Institute of Mobility and Transport, signed.

Copy of your Citizen Card.

If the owner of the car has passed away, the necessary documentation is as follows:

• Official document proving heirs or adding to the list of assets. It can be requested from the Tax Office and must identify the legitimate heir as the car's owner.
• Original car documents (Ownership Registration Title + Booklet or Single Document).
• Form no. 9 of the Mobility and Transport Institute, completed and signed.
• Declaration signed by all heirs stating that they are aware of the slaughter and agree to it. Attach copies of each heir's identification documents.

Copy of the heir's Citizen Card.

If the car does not have documents, you must gather the following:

• Copy of your Citizen Card.
• Registration Certificate requested at the Automobile Registration Office.

How does car scrapping work?

After all documentation is delivered and verified, the slaughter center sends the process to Detran, which, in turn, communicates the license plate cancellation to Detran.

Once the bureaucracy has been taken care of, it is time to move forward with the slaughter itself, which follows these steps:

1. Car depollution

At this stage, all products that are potentially dangerous to the environment and people are removed, such as oil filters, batteries, tanks and all liquids present in the car. Airbags and seat belts are deactivated.

2. Dismantling

Then the car is dismantled. Out comes the catalysts, tires, glass, and all the components and parts that can be reused.

3. Recycling

Finally, the cash for junk cars Calgary shell is torn down and recycled. A certificate of destruction is issued, and the original must always remain in your possession to relieve you of any liability for the car. Otherwise, you will continue to pay the Single Circulation Tax (IUC) for a car you no longer use.