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Is your old vehicle repeatedly failing its Warrant of Fitness (WOF)? You may be dealing with an End-of-Life Vehicle (ELV), and you’re not alone. In New Zealand, around 150,000 vehicles are taken off the road per year. In this article, we will examine what an ELV is, why vehicles reach this stage, and what happens after you hand your vehicle over to a professional car wreckers. We will also explore how recycling ELVs helps protect the environment and how you can get the best payment for your unwanted vehicle.
An end-of-life vehicle is a car that is no longer roadworthy, not safe to drive, or not repairable. These vehicles are often too old, heavily damaged, have serious faults that mechanics cannot resolve, or the cost of repairs exceeds the vehicle’s original value.
Common types of end-of-life (ELV) include:
Multiple factors can contribute to a vehicle reaching the end of its life:
When a vehicle has these signs, keeping it can be expensive, unsafe, and environmentally harmful.
When a vehicle is in the end-of-life category, here’s what typically happens:
Properly disposing of ELVs prevents hazardous chemicals from contaminating the soil or waterways. It also:
By choosing to sell your ELV to a certified recycler, you’re helping protect New Zealand’s environment.
