ScrapCarMonkey Blogs and Articles

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Scrapping your car with the Monkey

The importance of licensed scrapcar dealers like ScrapCar Monkey, and how we make it easier for you.

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The basics of vehicle scrapping

All about when and how to scrap your vehicle, including information on payment.

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Getting your car ready for the winter

How to maintain your vehicle's breaks, engine, and more during the cold winter months.

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The DVLA

Information about what the DVLA do, and how you can contact them.

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Renew driving licence GOV UK

Everything you need to know about renewing your licence and how to do it, including information on renewing your licence if you're 70 and over.

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What is SORN?

Statutory off road Notification (SORN). A vehicle you have no intention of driving must be declared to the DVLA. Read more to find out how.

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What is V5C?

The importance of your vehicle's V5C or "log book", which is documentation issued by the DVLA about the vehicle's registered user.

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Reasons to get an electric car

Details on the electric car movement in relation to fuel and pollution.

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How are vehicles scrapped?

Information on the vehicle scrappig process.

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5 Driving Myths you may not know

Do you know if eating behind the wheel is classed as illegal? Find out that and more.