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If your car has been sitting unused for months, a few hidden issues may have developed. Here’s what to look out for and what it could mean.
The government is due to publish its new road safety strategy in the next few months. It includes a range of measures to improve road safety; including one that affects those over 70.
If you’re asking yourself, ‘What happens when I scrap my car?’, you’re not alone. More and more drivers are starting to seriously think about what happens to their vehicles at the end of their lives – and it makes sense why.
Deciding to recycle your car is usually a practical decision. It often comes after repairs start to pile up, an MOT failure, or the car simply no longer feels reliable. At this point, the aim is not just to get rid of the vehicle, but to do it properly and with as little stress as possible.
Have you ever wondered what will happen to your car’s battery when you send it off to be scrapped? Let’s explore why safe disposal is so important, and discuss what problems can be caused by improper battery handling.
The festive season puts extra pressure on ageing vehicles. Here’s how winter demand leads people to deciding it's time to wave goodbye to their old car.
When a car starts to show its age, most people hope for one more MOT pass, one more year of reliability, and one more lucky escape from an expensive repair bill.
Headlight glare is a major problem on our roads. Here’s how it can affect driver health and safety, and how you can mitigate the risks!
Winter is - without question - the most dangerous season to be a driver, but it can be easy to underestimate how risky autumn can be too, with its slippery roads and low, bright sunlight. Here's how to keep yourself, and others, safe.
Your cambelt is one of those lesser-known but crucial components in your car, one that’s work can be easy to under appreciate. But you’ll certainly notice if it fails!
The average age of the UK national fleet has gradually risen over the course of the last few years – so should drivers be worried?
The government is serious about its mission to transition the UK’s national fleet to electric cars – but are its new measures working?
Your tyres are one of the most safety-critical elements of any car – so why is it that so many of them are now failing MOT tests?
With summer in full swing, many drivers in the UK are hitting the road for holidays. But before setting off, it's important to make sure your vehicle is road-trip ready. The last thing you want is to be stuck on the side of the motorway waiting for roadside assistance.
We all have to face the fact that electric vehicles (EV) will soon become the norm – but is now the right time for you to jump in and plug in?
When your old vehicle reaches the end of its operational life, one of the first questions on your mind will probably be: how much can I get for my scrap car?
Planning on a summer road trip across Europe? Whether you're heading to the French countryside, the Spanish coast or the Italian lakes, it pays to be properly prepared. We’ve got you covered here at EMR Vehicle Recycling!
Most of us drive so much that it becomes easy to forget how many laws we’re obeying every day. Until, of course, it turns out we’ve broken one!
It can be really tempting to remove parts from your car before you send it to be recycled — but it’s not really a good idea.
Before you arrange for collection or drop-off of your car for recycling, it helps to already have all the paperwork in order. Here, we give you the lowdown on exactly what you need.
