Terms and Conditions

1. Definitions

In these Terms:

“SCRAP CAR JUNCTION”, “we”, “us” or “our” means the Company and/ or Website trading as SCRAP CAR JUNCTION.

“Website” specifically means or refers to the SCRAP CAR JUNCTION website and any related online forms or services.

“Customer”, “you” or “your” means the person, business or organisation using the Website or requesting a vehicle valuation.

“Vehicle” means any car, van or other vehicle submitted for valuation, including an end-of-life vehicle.

“Quote” or “Valuation” means an estimated price for the Vehicle based on the information you provide.

“Offer” means the final amount offered for the Vehicle by the Website or by a Collection Partner, either before or after the Vehicle has been reviewed or inspected.

“Collection Partner” means a third-party business, vehicle collector, salvage buyer, recycling centre or Authorised Treatment Facility that may collect, purchase, salvage, recycle or dispose of a Vehicle.

“Authorised Treatment Facility” or “ATF” means a facility authorised to treat end-of-life vehicles in accordance with applicable UK law.

“Complete Vehicle” means a Vehicle that contains all major parts normally expected to be present, including wheels, inflated tyres, engine, gearbox, body panels, battery and catalytic converter, where originally fitted.

2. About Our Service

SCRAP CAR JUNCTION provides a service that helps customers obtain a valuation for scrap, salvage, damaged, unwanted or end-of-life vehicles.

We may provide a Quote directly or on behalf of one or more Collection Partners.

SCRAP CAR JUNCTION does not collect, salvage, recycle or dispose of vehicles directly. Any such arrangement is made between you and the relevant Collection Partner.

Where a Collection Partner is involved, SCRAP CAR JUNCTION may receive a fee or commission for introducing you to that Collection Partner or arranging the transaction.

3. Vehicle Quotes and Valuations

To request a Quote, you must provide accurate details about the Vehicle, including where requested:

- registration number;
- make and model;
- location;
- mileage;
- condition;
- whether the Vehicle starts and drives;
- whether key parts are missing;
- whether the Vehicle has accident, fire, flood, theft or vandalism damage;
- whether the Vehicle has outstanding finance;
- whether the Vehicle contains additional waste or personal belongings.

The Quote/ Offer and underlying valuation is based almost entirely on the information you provide. If the information is inaccurate, incomplete or misleading, the Quote may be withdrawn or reduced.

A Quote/ Offer is not a binding contract to purchase the Vehicle unless and until it has been confirmed and accepted by one of our third party ELV licensed collection partners.

4. Inspection and Final Offer

The final Offer may depend on inspection of the Vehicle at the point of collection.

If the Vehicle does not match the description provided, the Offer may be revised or withdrawn. This may include, but is not limited to, circumstances where:

- parts are missing;
- the Vehicle has additional damage;
- the mileage is incorrect;
- the Vehicle has no keys;
- the Vehicle is not accessible;
- the Vehicle contains waste or hazardous items;
- the Vehicle has outstanding finance;
- you cannot prove ownership;
- the Vehicle is not complete;
- the catalytic converter is missing or not original, where originally fitted.

You are free to reject any revised Offer before collection or handover.

5. Your Responsibilities

By using our service, you confirm that:

1. you are at least 18 years old;
2. you are legally entitled to sell or dispose of the Vehicle;
3. you are the legal owner of the Vehicle or have authority from the legal owner;
4. the Vehicle is free from finance, liens or third-party ownership claims, unless you have disclosed this to us in advance;
5. all information you provide is true, accurate and complete;
6. you will provide proof of identity and proof of address if requested;
7. you will provide the V5C log book where available;
8. you will remove all personal belongings before collection;
9. you will ensure the Vehicle is free from rubbish, waste, hazardous materials or dangerous items;
10. you will make the Vehicle accessible for safe collection.

If you fail to meet these responsibilities, the Quote or Offer may be withdrawn, reduced or cancelled.

6. Vehicle Collection

Where collection is arranged, you must ensure that the Vehicle is located somewhere safe, lawful and accessible.

The Vehicle should be on solid ground and capable of being reached by a recovery vehicle. If the Vehicle cannot be safely accessed, collection may be cancelled or rearranged, and the Quote/ Offer be withdrawn or reduced in accordance.

Collection hours - collections usually take place Monday to Fridays - excluding public holidays. In some cases our collection partners may collect at the weekend but this will usually be pre agreed.

Collection times are pre agreed between you and our third party licensed partners. Collection times are estimates only. We and our partners are not responsible for delays caused by traffic, weather, mechanical breakdown, access issues, incorrect information, or circumstances outside our reasonable control.

7. Payment

Payment will usually be made immediately after the Vehicle has been inspected at point of collection and the Offer has been accepted.

Payments will be made by bank transfer - this will be agreed between you and the agreed third party, ELV-licensed collection partner. SCRAP CAR JUNCTION are in no way responsible for vehicle or any other payments to you or the seller/s of the scrap vehicle being purchased/ collected.

Payment may be withheld, delayed, reduced or cancelled if:

- the Vehicle does not match the information provided;
- ownership cannot be verified;
- identification is not provided;
- the Vehicle has outstanding finance;
- the Vehicle is inaccessible;
- the Vehicle contains waste or hazardous materials;
- there is a dispute about ownership or condition.

SCRAP CAR JUNCTION cannot be held responsible for payment delays caused by incorrect bank details or third-party banking systems.

8. Cancellations

You may cancel your request at any time before the Vehicle is collected or handed over.

SCRAP CAR JUNCTION's relevant Collection Partner may cancel a Quote, Offer or collection if:

- the Vehicle details are inaccurate;
- the Vehicle cannot be safely collected;
- you fail to provide required documents;
- there is a dispute about ownership;
- the Vehicle has outstanding finance;
- collection is prevented by circumstances outside our control;
- the transaction appears fraudulent or unlawful.

9. End-of-Life Vehicles and Legal Compliance

Where a Vehicle is treated as an end-of-life vehicle, it must be handled in accordance with applicable UK laws and regulations.

All of our Third party partners that collect vehicles are ELV licensed and will deal with all paperwork and legal compliance for you. SCRAP CAR JUNCTION are in no way responsible for any certificates of destruction, vehicle documentation or transfer of ownership.

You remain responsible for notifying the DVLA that the Vehicle has been sold, transferred, scrapped or otherwise disposed of, unless we expressly confirm otherwise in writing.

10. No Guarantee of Sale

Submitting a Quote request does not guarantee that your Vehicle will be purchased, collected or disposed of.

SCRAP CAR JUNCTION and our partner network reserve the right to refuse any Vehicle at our discretion, especially where information is inaccurate, documentation is missing, access is unsafe, or the transaction may breach applicable law.

11. Website Use

You may use the Website only for lawful purposes.

You must not:

- misuse the Website;
- submit false or misleading information;
- use automated systems to access the Website without permission;
- copy, scrape or reproduce Website content;
- attempt to interfere with the security or operation of the Website;
- upload viruses, malware or harmful code;
- use the Website for fraudulent purposes.

We may suspend or block access to the Website if we believe these Terms have been breached.

12. Intellectual Property

All content, branding, text, images, logos, design, layout and materials on the Website belong to SCRAP CAR JUNCTION or our licensors.

You may view and print our website pages for personal use only.

You must not copy, reproduce, modify, distribute, sell or commercially exploit any Website content without our prior written permission.

13. Data Protection and Privacy

We will handle personal information in accordance with applicable UK data protection law.

Please read our Privacy Policy at www.scrapcarjunction.co.uk/privacy for details of how we may collect, use, store and share personal information.

By using our Website, you acknowledge that we may share relevant Vehicle and contact details with third party Collection Partners where necessary to provide Quotes, arrange collection, and for our partners to ultimately purchase your vehicle.

14. Third-Party Collection Partners

Where your Vehicle is collected, purchased, salvaged, recycled or disposed of by a third party Collection Partner, that Collection Partner is solely responsible for the collection, inspection, payment and legal processing of the Vehicle.

SCRAP CAR JUNCTION is not responsible for any act, omission, delay, negligence or failure by a third party Collection Partner.

15. Limitation of Liability

Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits liability for death or personal injury caused by negligence, fraud, fraudulent misrepresentation, or any liability that cannot legally be excluded.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, SCRAP CAR JUNCTION will not be liable for:

- loss of profit;
- loss of business;
- loss of revenue;
- loss of opportunity;
- loss of goodwill;
- indirect or consequential loss;
- losses caused by inaccurate information supplied by you;
- losses caused by third-party Collection Partners;
- delays caused by events outside our reasonable control.

If you are a consumer, nothing in these Terms affects your statutory rights.

16. Indemnity

You agree to indemnify SCRAP CAR JUNCTION against any losses, costs, claims, damages or expenses we suffer as a result of:

- inaccurate or misleading information provided by you;
- your breach of these Terms;
- your lack of legal ownership or authority to sell the Vehicle;
- undisclosed finance or third-party claims;
- waste, hazardous materials or illegal items left in the Vehicle;
- your unlawful or fraudulent use of the Website.

17. Force Majeure

We will not be responsible for any delay or failure caused by events outside our reasonable control, including severe weather, strikes, transport disruption, technical failures, accidents, fire, flood, war, civil unrest, government action, breakdown of vehicles or equipment, or failure of third-party services.

18. Third-Party Websites

The Website may contain links to third-party websites. These links are provided for information only.

We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, practices, products or services of third-party websites.

19. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time.

The latest version will be published on our Website.

By continuing to use the Website after changes are published, you agree to the updated Terms.

20. Severance

If any part of these Terms is found to be invalid, unlawful or unenforceable, the remaining parts will continue in full force and effect.

21. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

These Terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales.

If you are a consumer, you may have the right to bring proceedings in your local UK court.

If you are a business, the courts of England and Wales will have exclusive jurisdiction over any dispute arising from these Terms.

22. Contact

If you have any questions about these Terms or the SCRAP CAR JUNCTION service, please contact us using the contact details shown on our Website.

Thank you for using SCRAP CAR JUNCTION.