Motor Salvage Operators
We have a statutory duty under the Motor Salvage Regulations 2002 and the Vehicles (Crime) Act 2001 to administer the provisions of the Act.
What is a Motor salvage operator?
A motor salvage operator is anyone who carries on a business
- Wholly or partly in the recovery for reuse or sale of salvageable parts from motor vehicles and the subsequent sale or other disposal of scrap of the remainder of the vehicle concerned
- Wholly or mainly in the purchase of written-off vehicles and their subsequent repair and release
- Wholly or mainly in the sale or purchase of motor vehicles which are to be the subject (whether immediately or on a subsequent re-sale) of any of the activities mentioned in paragraphs 1 or 2, or
- Wholly or mainly in activities falling within paragraphs 2 and 3
How do I register?
You need to complete the application form, available as a downloadable document at the bottom of the page, and send it with a payment of £75.00 to the Licensing General section.
A copy of all applications for motor salvage operators is sent to South Yorkshire Police for their comments.
Generally all applications will be dealt with within 28 days of the date of application. However there may be occasions where an application has to be placed before the Licensing Board which is likely to result in a delay in determining an application.
How long does the registration last?
Each registration will be valid for a period of three years from the date on which the entry is made in the register.
You can renew the registration after this three year period on payment of a further fee of £75.00.
Downloads
Application form to register or re-register as a motor salvage operator (27 KB)