1. Category A or B (burnt-out or irreparably damaged) vehicles are only stored in the disposal yard which has a sealed drainage system, an impermeable concreted surface and a water treatment system. This prevents any leaked waste fluids from entering the local drainage systems.

2. The vehicles are securely stored in this area while checks are carried out with the police, DVLA, councils and insurance companies.

3. The first stage is to move the vehicle onto a fixed stand where the oil tank, fuel tank and gearbox are drilled to allow the waste fluids to drain out.

4. Antifreeze, windscreen washer and break fluid are individually removed.

5. Whilst the tanks are draining the wheels are removed. The lead weights are taken off the rims and then the wheel is compressed to separate the tyre from the hub.

6. When all the draining is completed the vehicle is removed from the stand and the battery is disconnected, taken out and stored in a special acid-resistant container.

7. If in place, we remove the catalytic converter with specialised cutting equipment.

8. We also have specialised equipment to remove the refrigerants from air conditioning systems, if present.

9. Finally the rest of the car is put into the bailer where it is crushed and stored until removed from site.