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Be “Deer Aware” when the clocks change at the end of October
With the clocks due to go back one hour at 2am on Sunday 31st October 2021 (BST to GMT), it means that the twilight rush-hour traffic peaks an hour earlier than before (from an animal's point of view anyway). Also, it's the time of year that seasonal migrations occur...
Cadillac Ranch – Scrap Car Heaven
In case you're wondering, and, despite the lead image above being a collection of scrap cars, it's nothing to do with the Ace Car Breakers scrap yard. This is "Cadillac Ranch", an art installation located in Amarillo, Texas, USA. It's fair to say that we don't see...
We’re Hiring! – General Yard Operative Job Vacancy
We're a busy scrap yard based in Swanscombe, Kent and are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our team. Your day-to-day duties will cover various aspects of dismantling vehicles and the ideal candidate should be hardworking, reliable and conscientious....
We no longer sell part-worn tyres
This is just a brief post today to inform all of our customers that we've recently stopped selling and fitting second-hand car and van tyres. We know many of you have been repeat visitors to our tyre bay over the years and we'd like to thank you all for using this...
How Can I Prolong The Life Of My Tyres?
Saving money is a top priority for many motorists – after all, the cost of driving has gone up considerably over the last few years. One way that you can slash the expense of running your car is to know how to prolong the lifespan of your tyres. Brand new tyres can be...
Driver Wanted For 7.5 Tonne Recovery Vehicle
Job summary: 7.5 tonne recovery driver Must have CPC Salary - £11 per hour Full-time - Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm & Saturday mornings 7am to 12pm Good customer skills and MUST be reliable Details We're a busy scrap car yard based in Swanscombe near Dartford and...
Should there be a “scrap your hybrid for a diesel” scheme?
Over the past few years there's been an ongoing debate as to whether electric cars and hybrids are cleaner and greener than their petrol/diesel counterparts. Obviously, fuel economy still plays a large part and it seems that the science still isn't entirely settled....
How to prevent your catalytic converter from being stolen
As the price of precious metals (and metal in general) continues to rise, there's been another recent surge in catalytic converter thefts in the UK. According to car insurance company Admiral, it equates to a rise of 44% in claims for catalytic converter theft/damage...
The benefits of using a breakers yard for spare car parts
Running a vehicle is fairly essential in the modern world, but that doesn’t mean it’s a cheap venture. Modern technology has meant that the latest car models may be advanced and offer an amazing driving experience but the cost of maintaining and repairing them has...
Environmental benefits of scrapping your car with an Authorised Treatment Facility
If you’re getting rid of your car because it’s reached the end of its life cycle, you might not give too much thought about where it ends up. Having someone whisk it away and deal with the paperwork to terminate your legal ownership is a huge relief for most. However,...
A Week In The Scrapyard – Check Out Our YouTube Channel
Follow our YouTube Channel and learn about the day to day workings of life at the scrapyard. In the 'Week in the Scrapyard' episodes, Henry discusses the exact process your car goes through once it enters our yard to the workings of the...
Can I scrap my car without a V5 (log book)?
It's one of the questions we're most commonly asked and is the reason why it appears at the top of our FAQs page. So, if you're wondering if you can still scrap your old, unwanted vehicle without its V5C (more commonly know as the logbook or V5), the simple answer is...