RTO Rules for Car Scrapping and Deregistration

You are in the right place if you wish to learn more about the RTO rules for scrapping a vehicle. We will be detailing how to scrap a car for your benefit so that if you need to get your vehicle scrapped, you will know what needs to be done.

The RTO procedure for scrapping a vehicle is:

• Before the scrap is transferred for recycling, the car's chassis numbers are removed during scrapping.

• The vehicle owner is supposed to contact a licensed scrap dealer to have the vehicle scrapped. The dealer must guarantee that the car is disposed of safely and without harming the environment.

• The vehicle owner must also contact the RTO and let them know the car will be scrapped. Deregistering the vehicle is also a possibility.

• The scrap dealer will physically inspect the car and then estimate the cost of scrapping it depending on its weight. Then, when a sale is agreed upon, the scrap broker will dismantle the vehicle parts and sort them into iron, rubber, steel, etc.

• The cost of various automotive parts, including batteries, tyres, and other items, is subject to negotiation by the vehicle owner. This also heavily depends on how well-maintained these components are. For example, if the car has CNG installed, that will be looked at separately.

• Make sure the scrap merchant has scrapped the car well as one of your protections. The scrap dealer might not scrap the vehicle in some cases, and after that, it might fall into the wrong hands and be used for unlawful purposes. Given that the vehicle is registered in your name, this could cause problems for you.

• The original RC need not be given to the scrap merchant. Giving them a photocopy of the RC is enough.

• After the car has been scrapped, you should take photos of the same. You must submit the photos to the RTO for a vehicle scrapping certificate.

The RTO rules for scrapping vehicles do not end here. There are a few more steps as part of the RTO scrap policy.

• The car owner must notify the authorised RTO in writing that the vehicle will be scrapped.

• The car's owner will then turn over the vehicle's original RC and chassis number. The RTO will record this.

• A letterhead certification from the scrap merchant with their full address is also necessary. At this point, the scrap images can be shared with the RTO authorities to get a vehicle scrapping certificate.

• Along with the request for scrap and de-registration, the car owner must also provide an affidavit. According to the declaration, the car will not be subject to any loans, insurance claims, or legal proceedings. The document will also attest that the car hasn't been involved in any thefts.

• Once the RTO has received the verification findings from traffic police and National Crime Records Bureau, it will examine the documents supplied and move on to the following steps. First, the records kept at the RTO office concerning the selling or repurchasing the vehicle are also verified. Next, the RTO will deregister the car if all records are acceptable. Finally, you will receive a vehicle scrapping certificate from the RTO if everything is clear.

The government has been advised by the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) to offer benefits to vehicle owners who choose to scrap vehicles over 15 years old. The US government has a programme that rewards owners of these vehicles with tax breaks and other incentives. SIAM proposes that such a regulation be implemented in our nation to motivate owners to offer their vehicles for scrap.

There are many advantages to the RTO scrap policy. Firstly, the ongoing monitoring of vehicles will increase road safety by ensuring that any vehicle that poses a risk to traffic safety is taken off the road. As a result, the number of cars with cutting-edge safety measures on the road will increase significantly. Secondly, with effective tracking of the stated life-cycle of every vehicle, there would be a rise in sales as used vehicles are removed, which will benefit the automotive sector.

Finally, the cost of processing and manufacturing a vehicle will reduce significantly due to the increased availability of replacement parts and metal processing. Also, remember that while you are thinking about the pros and cons of the RTO procedure for scrapping vehicles, you should not forget about getting or renewing your car policy online from Tata AIG!