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Licence summary

To carry on the business of a motor salvage operator, you need to register with the Licensing Authority.

Eligibility criteria

A person is a motor salvage operator if he/she:

• recover for reuse or sale, in whole or in part, salvageable parts from motor vehicles and sell or otherwise dispose of the rest of the vehicle
• mainly or wholly buy written-off vehicles and repair and resale the same vehicle
• mainly or wholly sell or buy motor vehicles that are to be subject to any of the two activities above
• carry out activities that fall under the latter two points above

Fees

The fee for a 3 year motor salvage operator registration or renewal is £85.

Regulation summary

The Vehicles (Crime) Act 2001 and The Motor Salvage Operators Regulations 2002 require salvage operators to register with the local authority, identify purchasers and vendors, keep records, and gives the police the right to enter premises without a warrant.

Grounds for refusal to register an applicant

Applications will be refused if we are not satisfied that the applicant is a fit and proper person to carry on business as a motor salvage operator.

We will take into account any relevant previous convictions. If an application or an application for a renewal is refused we do not have to consider any other applications by the person for three years from the date of refusal.

Will Tacit Consent Apply?

No. It is in the public interest that the authority must process your application before it can be granted. If you have not heard from us within 30 days, please contact us as detailed below.

Failed application redress

Please contact your Local Authority in the first instance.

Licence holder redress

Please contact your Local Authority in the first instance.

Consumer Complaint

We would always advise that in the event of a complaint the first contact is made with the trader by you - preferably in the form a letter (with proof of delivery). If that has not worked, if you are located in the UK, Consumer Direct will give you advice. From outside the UK contact the UK European Consumer Centre.