Joshua Searle

Drivers who sell or scrap a vehicle must promptly notify the DVLA, or they could face fines of up to £1,000 and remain liable for tax, traffic offences and enforcement correspondence. Sellers should obtain a Certificate of Destruction when scrapping a car, use lawful payment methods, verify identification, retain transaction records and remove personalised registrations before destruction. Vehicles and removed parts must also be handled in accordance with environmental and authorised-treatment rules.