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Supporting our local community – £20 extra for your scrap car now
It's tough for all of us right now so we've decided to do what we can to support our local community during these difficult times. Our free, online quote generator will automatically add £20 to each vehicle lookup so go and check what you...
Ace Car Crush Competition – Watch your old car getting crushed
As many clients have mentioned to us how great it would be if they could watch a video of their old vehicle being crushed and recycled, we've decided to step up to the plate and make it a reality. As such, we're now running a monthly...
Driving at night – Be “deer aware”
Three important factors have prompted the British Deer Society and the AA to warn UK drivers of the hidden dangers they may encounter when driving on our roads, especially at night. Firstly, recent lockdown measures have resulted in a lower number of cars on the roads...
Ferrous And Non-Ferrous Metal – What’s The Difference?
Although we're well known for being one of Kent and SE London's leading scrap car collection companies, we're perhaps less well-known for our role as one of the South East of England's leading scrap metal merchants too. So in today's post, we thought we'd turn the...
What Are Fuel Saving Tyres And Are They Worth It?
In case you were previously unaware, fuel-saving tyres really do exist. Although many are aware that different types of car tyres are already available for varying conditions, e.g. winter/summer tyres, the notion of fitting a 'new set of boots' to lower fuel...
What’s a Graduated Licence and could it affect you?
Once again, MPs are looking to improve road safety by discussing 'graduated licences' for those who have recently passed their driving test. More specifically, this move will have a far-reaching impact on young drivers who are under the age of 25 who will longer be...
Driver Wanted For 7.5 Tonne Recovery Vehicle
**THIS POSITION HAS NOW BEEN FILLED** Job summary: 7.5 tonne recovery driver Must have CPC Salary negotiable Full-time - Mon-Fri and Sat morning Good customer skills and MUST be reliable Details We're a busy scrap car yard based in Swanscombe near Dartford and are...
How to check a car’s MOT history and mileage online for free
As many of us can't afford to buy a new car outright or don't have a sufficiently high income to be able to afford the monthly repayments on a leased vehicle, we're left with the prospect of buying our next vehicle on the secondhand market. Although there are many...
Ace Price Pledge – We’ll try and beat any quote
If you're looking to scrap your car and have already scoured the internet in search of the best price, there's no shortage of comparison sites for you to choose from. Many of these companies don't scrap the vehicles themselves, they merely pass them on to scrap metal...
Our Latest Coronavirus Update – Operational Changes
Due to all the uncertainty in the current climate, we thought we'd let our customers know about a few changes to the way we're currently working. Please take a moment to find out how any of these changes may affect you. 1. Scrap cars We're operating normally for scrap...
Fuel Economy – What’s The Most Economical Car In The UK?
The squeeze on the UK economy is having a serious impact on the amount of money in the average Joe's pocket. As such, many of us are looking for ways to save money wherever we can. The price of fuel together with additional costs like road tax, insurance and...
Ace Breakers Special Promotion
It's good news for local car owners using our scrap vehicle price calculator. We're currently offering free collection of your scrap car or van if you live within approximately 5 miles of our car recycling facility in Swanscombe, Kent. Aside from already offering the...