Motor Salvage Operator Licence
Any person in the district of Solihull, who carries on a business that involves the recovery of salvageable parts from motor vehicles and the subsequent sale or disposal for scrap of the remainder of the vehicle, or the purchase of 'written off' vehicles for repair or resale, or other related activities needs to register that business with Solihull Council
Salvage Operators must maintain appropriate records of all vehicle purchases and disposals, in order that the Police, who have a right of entry to the premises (without a warrant), can make proper enquiries in respect of the business.
Full details of the legislation governing Motor Salvage Operators can be found in the Motor Salvage Operators Regulations 2002 and Vehicle (Crime) Act 2001.
A register of Motor Salvage Operators is available upon request.
How to apply for a licence
Apply online
You can apply for this licence online. Click on the link below and you will be taken to the Business Link website where you can apply for the licence online.
Contact Details
Licensing
PO Box 1833
Council House
Solihull B91 9DZ
Telephone 0121 704 8003
Fax: 0121 704 6888
Email: connectcc@solihull.gov.uk