What is the safeguard certificate for when a car is taken to the scrap yard?
The release certificate shows that a vehicle's registration number is no longer in your name. If you have sold your car, you can use the indemnity certificate to show that you no longer have to meet vehicle obligations. Are you having the car scrapped? Even then you will receive a release certificate. We tell you what a release certificate is for when scrapping a car and how to get one.
Have your car scrapped at an RDW approved company
If you want to scrap your car, you can only do so at a so-called RDW authorized dismantling company. You can recognize an RDW authorized dismantling company by a white and orange logo that reads 'RDW authorized vehicle dismantling. On the RDW website you will also find an overview of all authorized companies. After dismantling, the dismantling company ensures that your registration in the RDW vehicle registration register is terminated, so that the license plate of the car is no longer in your name.
Why is a warrant important when scrapping a car?
As soon as the car is scrapped and the license plate is suspended, you obviously no longer have to meet the vehicle obligations, such as the MOT, road tax and taking out car insurance. This is because the car is then scrapped. However, you will need the indemnity certificate to prove this. Therefore, a certificate of indemnity is also important when you have your car scrapped.
How does scrapping a car go?
If you want to have your car scrapped, follow these steps:
- Make an appointment at an RDW authorized dismantling company
- Bring the complete registration certificate or the registration card with the registration code to the scrapyard
- The employee reports your license plate to the RDW and also gives you the release certificate
- Your registration in the RDW vehicle registration register is now terminated. Please note that you stop the car insurance yourself. The motor vehicle tax stops automatically. The MOT obligation also expires.
How can I terminate my car insurance after scrapping?
If the car is scrapped, you can terminate the car insurance. If you have taken out insurance through Alpina.nl , you can terminate it here. If you have bought a new car, you can also take out a new car insurance policy with us. Through our online comparison tool you can first compare different insurers. This way you can be sure that you will not pay too much for your new car insurance.
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