Scrap vehicle means any vehicle which has been wrecked, destroyed or damaged to the extent that it cannot be economically repaired, rebuilt, or made operable or roadworthy.
How Much Does It Cost To Scrap A Car In South Africa?
Based on salvageable parts, the estimated value is going to be between R15 000 and R30 000, utilizing the range of 12 to 20 % of the retail price.
Deregister a motor vehicle
About deregistering your motor vehicle
You must apply to deregister your motor vehicle if it:
has been declared permanently unfit to be on a public road
has been stolen
has been permanently demolished
becomes exempt from registration.
The registering authority will then issue a deregistration certificate. A motor vehicle that has not been licensed for four years will be deregistered automatically.
What you should do
Go to your nearest registering authority and submit the following:
a certified copy of your identity document
a certified copy of proof of ownership of the motor vehicle (title holder)
supporting documentation if required
the vehicle’s registration certificate.
Complete the Application for deregistration of vehicle (ADV) form.
How long does it take
The application will be processed on the same day.
How do I scrap my car in South Africa?
What you should do
Go to your nearest registering authority and submit the following: a certified copy of your identity document. a certified copy of proof of ownership of the motor vehicle (title holder) supporting documentation if required.
Complete the Application for deregistration of vehicle (ADV) form.
documents are required to scrap a car?
What documents do you need to scrap a car?
V5C registration certificate (or logbook)
Owner manual and book pack.
Full or part service history.