Local scrap yard

BACK ON THE ROAD AGAIN 🚘

People are gradually starting to return to work as lockdown is loosened.

That means an increase in traffic as motorists get used to being back behind the wheel again.

Being back in the driving seat might feel a little foreign if you've been working from home for the past or have been furloughed during the past few weeks.  

"It's normal to feel a bit rusty if you've not driven in a while," says The Scrappers boss Terry Walker. The Scrappers are Britains best scrap yard in Bolton and serving the nation.

"It's just a case of getting your confidence back, being safe and being thoughtful to other motorists too," he added.

If you're about to get back on the road, here's a few safety tips from everyones local scrap yard to ensure a sense of security while back in the driving seat.

Slow down

Rushing won't get you anywhere faster in the long run. You could clock up a speeding fine, worse still, cause an accident. It's not worth it. Be safe and stick to the speeding limit.

No texting

Smartphones have become our life. It's hard to imagine how we'd carry on without them. But using your phone while driving and texting is a big no no. Don't be tempted to message while driving, wait until you've parked up safely and then fill yer boots texting, WhatSapping or whatsevering!

Leave early

Instead of leaving it all to the last minute and rushing about which can result in speeding, set off early so you have plenty of time. This will prevent feelings of stress and you'll breeze from A to B.

Stay in your lane

Pick a lane and stay nice and steady in it instead of weaving in and out. Staying on the straight and narrow as they say. 

Keep your distance 

Keeping your distance from the car in front enables you to have plenty more time to stop if you suddenly should have to. Those two chevrons apart are there for a reason you know. Besides, as we are so used to social distancing these days - let's keep that frame of mind behind the wheel too!

Plan ahead

If you're heading somewhere you haven't been before, plan your route beforehand, it'll help you feel more focused on the road and in control. 

Vehicle maintenance 

Keep your motor in tip top condition by having it serviced regularly and paying attention to any warning lights that pop up on the dashboard. Keeping up with servicing means your car will run better and you'll feel safer. Both The Scrappers and All Tyred Up can tend to all your motoring needs, for tyre checks to replacement parts.

Check before you drive

It's a good idea to get into the habit of giving your vehicle a little recki before you head out.

Pilots check planes before every flight, so why shouldn't motorists do the same with their cars. 

Belt up

Buckling up is law for a reason, so don't chance it - wear your seatbelt. It's actually one oft he safest things a driver should do. 

Rest up

Over-tired motorists are almost as dangerous as intoxicated drivers. Make sure you get enough sleep, and if you're feeling drowsy while driving pull up somewhere safe and get some rest before driving again. 

Stay calm 

Road rage and panic driving is never a good idea. Approach driving in a sensible calm manner, stay patient and try to enjoy the experience rather than find fault with everything. 

Happy driving! Call The Scrappers on 01204 388488. Call All Tyred up on 01204 567666.

BMW Car Parts

Behold. 😍 Just look at her.. the personification of grace, beauty and craftsmanship bestowed on four wheels.

Here kitty kitty 😻

Is it any wonder so many of us feel passion and adoration for automobiles when breath takers like Jaguar's E-Type rolled off the production line. The model pictured here is a 1961 3.8L stunner. One of the first off the line.

Who wouldn't want to be whizzing around on a sunny day driving this absolute beauty? Top down, not a care in the world. 

At the time of blogging, there are 5,732 E-Types in the UK with MOTs. 

Weigh that up against 30,843,909 cars and vehicles currently with valid MOTs and Jag E-types count for 0.0186% of the lion's share.

Next spring the E-type turns 60 years old. And by goodness she's still got it.

It's a joy to see motorists keeping their classic cars on the road, and that goes for any make or model - not just the ultra fancy ones.

From the Porsche 911, to Land Rover to VW Beetle, to the majestic Mercedes 300SL Gullwing to the Ferrari 250 GTO and the superior Ashton Martin DB5; FYI there are only 343 currently MOTed in the UK. 

But get this, there are only 33 Ferrari 250 GTOs left... in the entire world! 

The classic cars that keep on running are because of their diligent owners who cherish and look after them and when needed boost them with reclaimed car parts.

That's what's so wonderful about used car parts depots and breakers yards like ours, they can help keep classics like these and modern day classics going.

We've had some belters come into our scrap yard in Bolton, including a Rolls Royce Silver Shadow, we have had someone sell a Lotus Elite to us, some sell a Morris Minor (nothing finer), we've had an MGB GT, we had someone sell a Triumph stag MK1, we buy Escort Sierras for best price and we pay top price for selling an old Mini Cooper. 

If you’re looking to find the nearest scrap yard, then you have found us: we are a local scrap yard operating on a national level. We always buy high end cars too. So we will take scrap Mercedes, and if you’re looking for a Mercedes scrap yard let us help you.

Plus we are all ears if you’re looking for a Land Rover scrap yard, or an Audi scrap yard, or you are looking for quality used Audi parts.

And let’s not leave out the BMW fans. We have BMW engines for sale, we have BMW used car parts for sale. We will buy your BMW if you want to sell a BMW for the best price.

So if you need a BMW breakers yard locally, contact The Scrappers today. If you need used BMW car parts in Bolton contact us.

We will collect your can or scrap van and take it to our salvage yard in Bolton where it can be recycled at our Authorised Treatment Facility.

Collection won’t cost you bean and we pay for you scrap car by putting the money in your bank.

This is after you get the best price for your vehicle.

When you sell your scrap car locally it will go to our authorised treatment facility in Bolton, it'll be dismantled and depolluted.

In return, as well as a big fat pay out in your bank, you also get a certificate of destruction which is legal evidence you have scrapped your car responsibly and to government standards. 

Only Authorised Treatment Facilities like The Scrappers are monitored by the Environment Agency to guarantee rules and regulations are being followed. 

Call The Scrappers today on (01204) 388488. Or fill out online form right here. 

Local Scrap Yards

PULL UP TO THE BUMPER (STICKER)

You don't see them as often as you used to, but during our 35 years of being in the scrap car business we've seen some funny bumper stickers on cars coming into our Bolton scrap yard.

And we've been having a think about which car bumper stickers were our favourites.

Here's a few we can still remember from bumpers off cars that have been in our Bolton breakers yard and given us a good chuckle:

“NO BABY ON BOARD! - DUREX” 

"NATURAL LEADER AHEAD, YOU'RE FOLLOWING ONE NOW" 

"DON'T TOUCH ME, I'M NOT THAT KIND OF CAR"

"I'M ONLY SPEEDING 'COS I NEED THE LOO."

"BE NICE TO YOUR KIDS, THEY'LL CHOOSE YOUR NURSING HOME."

"I BET GOD WOULD USE HIS INDICATORS." 

“WATCH OUT FOR THE IDIOT BEHIND ME.”

“I’VE GOT THE PERFECT BODY - BUT IT’S IN THE TRUNK & STARTING TO SMELL”

“SORRY FOR DRIVING SO CLOSE IN FRONT OF YOU.”

“ADULTS ON BOARD - WE WANNA LIVE TOO.”

Yes you do see some funny things come in the yard. 

The state of some vehicles for scrap that are brought in on our tow trucks from all across the UK can be eye-opening too.

Our collection agents are diligent and very responsive and you can arrange to scrap your car 24/7 with The Scrappers. 

So if you’ve been searching for local scrap yards no matter where you are in the country don’t be surprised if we are your first port of call. 

Because when you want to find the nearest scrap yard, The Scrappers are here. We are everyone's local scrap yard.

And that can really mean for you if it is a scrap my car Scotland request, or a scrap car Macclesfield mission. We’ve had calls from people asking, ‘how do I scrap my car Halifax, I’m based there?’ and we explain how our system works.

Even car scrap yards can sparkle

We have agents dotted all around including Halifax who can come and collect you scrap car for free, you see. Alternatively it maybe a customer requiring a collect scrap van for free, collect scrap truck for free, even. 

You can do it all online too. You can literally find out any burning car scrap question, which may be, ‘I want to scrap my car Blackburn way, what do I do?” 

Or perhaps you’re looking for ‘used car parts from a  breakers yard near me’  or ‘scrap metal near me’, yard even, we deal in all things scrap. Call us to find out because we are your nearest scrap yard, no matter where you’re based. 

We are the nation’s local scrap yards serving the UK, we are local scrap dealers to you. Whether that’s Scotland scrap car dealers , Sheffield scrap car dealers , Scunthorpe scrap car dealers, or Somerset scrap car dealers.

Contact The Scrappers and get the most generous pay out for your scrap car with free vehicle collection and taken to a reputable car scrap yard which is WAMITAB accredited meaning we have been approved by the Waste Management Industry Training Advisory Board and that we have a certificate of technical competency - deeming us one of the safest salvage yard sites in the country. 

We may be a scrap yard in Bolton - but we are here to serve the nation.

Call (01204) 388488 or reach us online.