My car is old and I want to scrap it, what do I do?
It is important to remember that in order to "scrap" a car, you MUST cancel the car documentation with the Traffic Authorities.
If you use a garage to help you, PLEASE ENSURE that this garage is qualified and knows the procedure to follow - you can, if you wish, use a local "Gestoria" which will process all the paperwork for you with the Police to obtain the official "BAJA" (Cancellation) document.
You may wish to deal with person in charge of the Scrap Yard itself, if you do PLEASE ENSURE THAT THE BAJA IS CARRIED OUT!! before you close your file on the matter!
If you engage someone to take your car away and the documentation too, in order to process the cancellation and then scrap the car, PLEASE MAKE SURE that this person gives you a receipt for the items they take!
Remember as owner, YOU are responsible for this car and the documentation. If someone unscrupulous takes your car and documentation away, promising to sort it out, and does not do it … … YOU are liable … . . if the house is mended, sold or given to another person, and put on the road again … . and if the car is not insured and has an accident, and YOUR name still figures on the Traffic A_uthorities records, YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE!!!
Car Tax will be applicable every year too, until the car has received the official BAJA from the Traffic Police.
So DO BE CAREFUL - Deal with the matter correctly!!!
If you need further help from me, then do send me an email - be warned and do not ever release your car or paperwork to someone without ensuring that you receive a receipt AND you make sure the BAJA is carried out correctly!!!
