Licence Summary
You must register as a motor salvage operator if your business is involved wholly or partly in the recovery for re-use or sale of salvagable parts from motor vehicles and the subsequent sale or other disposal for scrap of the remainder of the vehicles and/or wholly or mainly in the purchase of written-off vehicles and their subsequent repair re-sale, or wholly or mainly in the purchase of sale of vehicles in connection with these activities.
Application Evaluation Process
Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council will need to be satisfied that the applicant can pass a test of being a fit and proper person. Registration of a motor salvage operation is valid for three years. If you wish to continue the uninterrupted functioning of motor salvage activities you must submit a valid application for the renewal of your registration to the Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council before your existing registration period ends.
Fees
To apply for a registration a fee of £90.00 is payable.
Will Tacit Consent Apply?
Yes. This means that you will be able to act as though your application is granted if you have not heard from us within 28 days.
How to Apply
We aim to acknowledge your application within three working days. If you have applied online we will acknowledge your application via email.
You have the option of applying online or by downloading an application form.
Apply Online
Apply for a motor salvage operator registration†
Apply to renew a motor salvage operator registration †
Apply to surrender a motor salvage operator registration †
Apply to change the registration of a motor salvage operator†
Download an Application Form
If you prefer to download an application form, please download the document below and return it to us using the contact details at the bottom of the page.
Failed Application Redress
Please contact us in the first instance using the contact details below.
Licence Holder Redress
Please contact us in the first instance using the contact details below.
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.†
Registers
Licensing registers are available to view, by prior arrangement, at the Council Offices. Please click here for further details.
Contact Details
Address:
Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council
Area Management Directorate
Regulatory Services
Licensing Team
Belmont House
Rectory Lane
Guisborough
TS14 7FD
Tel: (01287) 612375 / 612432
Email: licensing_admin@redcar-cleveland.gov.uk
01642 774774
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