How to Scrap Cars with Spinny? A Detailed Guide

Every car comes with a certain life span. When your car is not functional, it is better to scrap it than abandon or sell it. Scrapping commercial cars that are 15 years or older and personal cars that are over 20 years old is a legal requirement in India. However, this move also makes sense from an environmental point of view. 

At Spinny, we make the entire car scrapping process easy, transparent, and stress-free for you. Let’s see how to scrap cars and the vehicle scrapping process in detail now. 

What is Car Scrapping?

Car scrapping refers to the process of getting rid of an old vehicle that’s no longer safe to drive. Before the rust sets in, the car is scrapped, i.e., taken apart. 

Registered facilities and scrapping centres are available to scrap cars. After scrapping it, the materials are either recycled or reused. The metal parts are either landfilled or used for other purposes, like construction. 

When Should You Scrap a Car?

You can take the car scrap decision due to the following reasons: 

• Your car is 15-20 years old.
• The condition of the engine or chassis is very bad.
• RTO denies the fitness certificate.
• Maintenance costs have increased a lot.
• You can no longer use the car due to an accident or gradual wear and tear. 
• Excessive exhaust fumes lead to pollution.

Government Rules and Regulations on Vehicle Scrapping

In 2021, the Government of India introduced the “Vehicle Scrappage Policy”. According to this policy, private vehicles older than 20 years and commercial vehicles older than 15 years must undergo a fitness test. If the vehicle fails this test, it must be scrapped at a registered RVSF. 

It is mandatory to have a certified recycling center for scrapping. Also, the vehicle’s Deregistration and Scrapping Certificate is required.

If you follow the rules, the government offers an exemption from registration fees on new cars by the vehicle manufacturer, along with some tax concessions.

Benefits of Scrapping Your Car with Spinny

Sometimes, scrapping your car can turn into a hassle and take way longer than it should. With our expertise, we transform the car scrap process into a clear, straightforward, and customer-centric procedure. Some benefits of choosing Spinny to scrap cars are listed below: 

1. Instant and Fair Price for Your Vehicle

We quote a fair and reasonable price for car scrapping at Spinny. We take into account your car’s exact condition, model, age, and current scrap market rate. While local car scrap dealers often quote estimates or rough prices, Spinny rates your car through a scientific evaluation process.

Suppose your 15-year-old hatchback is not usable anymore. Spinny not only calculates the actual value of its metal and parts, but also gives you transparent pricing details.

2. Assistance in RTO De-Registration and Paperwork

Visiting RTOs is a test of both time and patience for a typical customer. At Spinny, we assist in these matters as well:

• Deregistration of the vehicle
• Hypothecation Removal (if on loan)
• Obtaining Scrapping Certificate

You only need to provide the required documents. Our professionals will give an exact quote of the car’s value. They will also assist you in the remaining procedures, such as documentation and generating a scrapping certificate. 

3. Safe Disposal

At Spinny, we collaborate with scrapping partners that are certified by GOI and authorised by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). The engine parts, oils and coolants, battery, and other parts are removed carefully. Then, they are disposed of in a way that doesn’t harm the environment in any way. 

By doing so, we achieve these things 

• The release of poisonous gases is almost nullified
• Recycling protects natural resources 
• Unauthorised car scrapping also leads to environmental pollution, and the government-approved process prevents it. 

4. Doorstep Convenience and Pickup Service

With Spinny, you don’t have to tow the vehicle or drive it to the scrap yard by yourself. We offer pickup service from your doorstep to make the entire process quick and hassle-free for you. You also end up saving toll taxes due to our free pick-up service. 

Contact us via call or online when you are ready to scrap the car. We shall take care of everything from vehicle inspection, the documentation process, the price proposal, and vehicle pickup. 

5. Transparent Pricing with No-hidden charges

At Spinny, we follow a transparent system that doesn’t involve any middlemen or hidden commissions. Also, we don’t reduce the quoted price at the last minute. This allows us to deliver customer satisfaction every time, which ultimately helps us earn their trust. 

6. Scrapping Certificate and Government Benefits

After legally scrapping your car,  we provide you with an official Vehicle Scrapping Certificate. This certificate can be beneficial in many ways in the future:

• Tax or registration fee waiver on the purchase of a new car
• Insurance concessions
• Benefits from government schemes based on the scrapping certificate (such as Green Tax waiver)

This helps us in delivering customer satisfaction and makes us one of the best RVSFs in the country. 

7. Peace of Mind and Assurance

When you start the process with Spinny, you get the assurance that your car will be scrapped legally. No fraud, no stress. Putting customer experience first is what makes Spinny unique.

8. Service Available Across India

Spinny has a presence in many major cities in the country. Therefore, you can easily avail this service if you live in or near Delhi, Mumbai, Pune, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Lucknow, or Chandigarh.

Step-By-Step Guide to Scrapping Your Old Car with Spinny

To scrap a car with Spinny, follow these steps carefully:

Step 1: Evaluating & Inspecting The Vehicles

The condition of your car is assessed. The assessment factors include model, age, running condition, and current market value. All this is done by Spinny’s experts on-site or online.

Step 2: Documentation and Ownership Verification

At Spinny, we check the validity of all your vehicle documents, including registration certificate (RC), identity card, and insurance. This helps prevent ambiguity in ownership and makes the car scrap process legally foolproof. 

Step 3: Transparent & Fair Scrap Value

After inspection and verification of documents, you are offered a fair and transparent scrap value. If you agree, we can fast-forward the process to settle the deal as soon as possible. 

Step 4: Car Pickup and De-Registration

You don’t need to come anywhere. Spinny picks up your old car from your doorstep and gets it deregistered from the RTO. Once that is done, it becomes easy to carry out the scrapping process without any legal issues. 

Step 5: Issuance of Scrapping Certificate

In the final step, you get a valid “Vehicle Scrapping Certificate”. This certificate is required for future tax exemptions and other government benefits. 

You can download this certificate from the official website of Parivahan. The digital certificate is also sent directly to your email ID once the scraping process is completed. 

Step 6: Get The Value Credited To Your Account

Once the scrapping is done, the agreed settlement value will be transferred to your account directly. This ensures that the entire process becomes smooth and convenient for car owners. 

Documents Required for Car Scrapping with Spinny

After choosing a professional company like Spinny to scrap the car, you must keep certain documents ready. This not only makes the process faster but also avoids any legal hassles.

1. Mandatory Documents

Here are some mandatory documents that you’ll require to scrap a car: 

• Registration Certificate (RC): This is the most important document for the ownership of the vehicle. It comprises the details such as the vehicle’s chassis number, the car owner’s name, the engine number, and the registration date. You must submit the original copy of the RC. If the RC is lost, a complaint has to be lodged with the police, and a copy of it has to be made.
• ID Proof: A valid ID card is required to identify the vehicle owner while starting the process at Spinny. Any one of these can be accepted:

1. Aadhaar Card
2. PAN Card
3. Passport
4. Driving License

• Vehicle Insurance Certificate: If the car’s insurance is still valid, submit its copy. While this may not be mandatory for all vehicles, having it makes more sense. It allows us to determine your vehicle’s current status and validity.
• Bank NOC (if the vehicle is on loan): Bank No Objection Certificate (NOC) is a must if your car was taken on a loan from a bank and still has a hypothecation attached to it. Approach the bank and ask for an NOC. This document proves that the bank no longer has any rights over the vehicle.

2. Additional Supporting Documents

You shall also require some additional supporting documents to scrap the car without any hassle. These documents include: 

• Pollution Under Control Certificate (PUC): A PUC certificate reveals whether or not the pollution levels of your car are under the stipulated requirements. This is not a mandatory document for car scrapping, but a recent PUC makes the process easier.
• Fitness Certificate (Especially for Commercial Vehicles): A fitness certificate from the RTO is a must for commercial vehicles. It states whether the vehicle is safe and fit to be on the road. If this certificate has expired, the need for the scrapping process becomes more relevant.
• Fastag Account Details: If you have a Fastag activated on your car, the vehicle registration details are required to de-link it and the account. This helps prevent unnecessary charges from your bank account.
• Service Records and Manuals (If Available): Though these are not mandatory, if you have the car’s service records and user manuals, it adds transparency to the assessment. Also, it helps you get a better idea of your vehicle’s condition.

3. Other Tips Related to Documents

These are some important document-related tips for car scrapping: 

• Keep a photocopy of all documents ready.
• Where possible, keep a digital scan along with the original document.
• If any document is lost, its FIR copy or alternate proof can be submitted (eg, Duplicate RC if RC is lost).
• There should be no discrepancy in name, vehicle number, and dates in the documents – this will speed up the process.

Things to Remember Before Scrapping Your Car

It is your responsibility to keep a few things in mind before scrapping an old car. These not only make the process easier but also save you from any hassle in the future.

1. Remove Your Personal Belongings from the Car

The car is your personal space, and so, important things are often left in the dashboard, trunk, and door pockets. Check the car thoroughly once before scrapping.

2. De-Link FASTag and Insurance

FASTag is linked to the account, and money can be deducted if it is active. So, get FASTag deactivated before scrapping. Also, inform the insurance company so that the policy can be terminated or a claim can be made.

3. Settle Outstanding Loans or Challans

If there is any loan or traffic challan pending on the car, it is important to settle it. A clear title is necessary for scrapping, so that there are no legal hassles in the future.

4. Save the Deregistration Acknowledgement

After vehicle deregistration, you shall receive a written acknowledgement for the same. Save it for future reference. 

Conclusion

Scraping old cars is not a mere formality. It also shows your concern towards the environment and road safety, and compliance with legal norms. At Spinny, we strive to make the entire procedure simple, transparent, and reliable.

If your car is no longer roadworthy or is not getting a fitness certificate from the RTO, it’s time to give it a proper send-off. Trust Spinny, where your old car will get a respectable end, and you will get a chance for a new beginning. 

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