LTA appointed scrap yard: what the appointment covers and what it does not
An LTA appointed scrap yard is a facility LTA names on its own page, and that list went from five operators to three in six years. Dealers are not on it.
- list dated and sourced
- appointment by booking
- match registered name
By Carscrap TeamFigures checked against primary sourcesUpdated
| Appointed scrapyards | Appointed EPZs |
|---|---|
| Esun International Pte Ltd | Boeki Auto & Marine Pte Ltd |
| Kheng Keng Auto Pte Ltd | Cogent Automotive Logistics Pte Ltd |
| Kiat Lee Machinery Pte Ltd | EPZ@Carros (ATM EPZ Pte. Ltd.) |
Carscrap is not on this list and is not a scrapyard. Open LTA's current list
The short answer
Which scrap yards are LTA-appointed, and are dealers on the list
LTA does not approve dealers; its Deregister a Vehicle page lists three LTA appointed scrap yards (Esun International, Kheng Keng Auto and Kiat Lee Machinery) as of 5 September 2026. A dealer can take your car there but is not listed. Proof is due within 1 month.
| List | Named | What happens there |
|---|---|---|
| Appointed scrapyards | 3 | Car scrapped as proper disposal, by appointment |
| Appointed EPZs | 3 | Deregistered car stored up to 12 months for export |
| Dealers and scrap car companies | 0 | May arrange disposal; the owner stays responsible |
People search for an LTA approved scrap yard, but LTA's word is appointed.[1] Carscrap arranges scrapping through a partner scrapyard and holds no appointment itself.
LTA authorised scrap yard
How to check a facility against LTA’s own list in three steps
Open LTA's page yourself, match the registered company name on your quote to a name on the list, and confirm the address. An LTA appointed scrap yard check needs no login.
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Open the live page
Use OneMotoring's Deregister a Vehicle page and note its Last updated date. -
Match the registered name
Compare the Pte Ltd name on the quote, not a brand or listing. -
Confirm address and slot
Scrapping is by appointment only, so ask where and when.
A scrap car company can trade under a name that appears nowhere on LTA's page.[1] Only the Pte Ltd name and the delivery address tie your car to a listed facility.
Stale lists
Why a 2020 PDF or a directory listing is not proof today
The scrapyard list has changed, so date the one you rely on
LTA circular VAC/02/2020 (22 May 2020) went to Chuan Machinery, Hup Lee Leong Hardware, Kheng Keng Auto, Kiat Lee Machinery and Sky Metal. The page updated 5 September 2026 names Esun International, Kheng Keng Auto and Kiat Lee Machinery.
Read the 2020 LTA circular as history, and re-open LTA's page when you book.[1] The circular cites a VS147 contract; LTA does not publish current appointment terms.
Scrapyard operators named by LTA, 2020 and 2026
Scope
What the appointment proves for you, and what it does not
Appointment proves the facility is a disposal route LTA recognises; it does not set your price, your rebate or finish your own paperwork. Proof of disposal is still due within 1 month of deregistration.
- [ ] COPY 1 · OneMotoring
Proves: a recognised route
A PARF car is deregistered on arrival at a listed facility.
- [ ] COPY 2 · OneMotoring
Not: a price or rebate
Body value is negotiated; rebates need matching engine and chassis numbers.
- [ ] COPY 3 · OneMotoring
Not: your duty done
Missing proof: up to $2,000 or 3 months; repeat, $5,000 or 6 months.
These are current law.[1] See what LTA expects after deregistration.
Dealers
A dealer quoting you is not a scrapyard: what to ask where the car goes
A dealer can arrange disposal, but LTA says proper disposal stays your responsibility, so ask in writing which appointed facility the car goes to. A motor dealer / scrap car dealer should answer with a registered name and a date.
LTA's wording: owners may engage a motor dealer, "however, it is your responsibility to ensure that your vehicle has been properly disposed of".[1]
- Which appointed scrapyard or EPZ, by registered name?
- Who deregisters, and on what date?
- Who submits the disposal documents?
- When will LTA's record change?
Two registers
CaseTrust-SVTA is a dealer accreditation, not an LTA appointment
CaseTrust-SVTA accredits motoring businesses for fair trading, with a bond capped at S$50,000, while LTA appointment lists disposal facilities. A business can hold one, both or neither.
| Question | LTA appointment | CaseTrust-SVTA |
|---|---|---|
| Who holds it | Scrapyards and EPZs | Motoring businesses |
| Money behind it | None stated | Bond capped at S$50,000 |
| Disputes | Not a dispute scheme | MIDReC adjudication |
| Checked on | OneMotoring | CASE |
CaseTrust created the scheme with the Singapore Vehicle Traders Association in 2008; the bond repays fees and deposit when MIDReC rules for the consumer.[3, 4]
Car scrap yard in Singapore
What an ordinary recycler or parts buyer is not
A metal recycler or parts buyer is not a place to scrap a Singapore car for disposal unless it appears on LTA's list. A scrap metal yard / parts buyer cannot give LTA the disposal record due within 1 month.
Selling doors or rims to a car scrap yard spare parts buyer leaves the shell to dispose of.[1]
Export Processing Zones
Appointed EPZs are a second list, and a waiting room rather than an exit
An appointed EPZ stores a deregistered car for up to 12 months pending export; it does not scrap it. LTA names Boeki Auto & Marine, Cogent Automotive Logistics and EPZ@Carros.
EPZs check chassis and engine or motor numbers against LTA records on entry, by appointment only. Export documents are due within 14 calendar days of the car leaving.[1] Compare when export beats scrapping.
Arrival
What happens at the yard gate for PARF and non-PARF cars
A PARF car is deregistered on arrival; a non-PARF vehicle is deregistered first, then delivered within 8 calendar days.
Three arrival sequences at an appointed scrapyard
A photo of an NRIC or pass is not accepted, and outstanding road tax must be paid.[1] Most bikes follow the non-PARF lane; see scrapping a motorcycle in Singapore.
Timing
Can I scrap my car before the COE expires in Singapore
Yes; you can deregister and scrap before COE expiry, and a COE rebate is possible only while the COE has not expired. The yard does not change the rebate; the date does.[2]
Who pays what
How much do you get for scrapping a car in Singapore
You receive two separate sums: any PARF and COE rebates from LTA after proper disposal, and whatever body, parts or export value a buyer agrees to pay. No price is published here.
Keep government value, commercial value and deductions on separate lines.[2] A OneMotoring scrap value calculator estimates rebates only; see what a scrap quote is actually paying.
- PARF rebate GOV LTA
- COE rebate GOV LTA
- Body or export value BUYER ask
- Loan, towing, fees ask
Across the Causeway
Can a Singapore car be scrapped in a Johor yard instead
A Malaysian yard is not on LTA's list, so taking the car there is an export by land that needs LTA's export documents, not a Singapore scrapping route.
LTA wants a Cargo Clearance Permit, the Malaysian Customs import declaration and foreign registration documents.[1] Malaysian scrapping rules are not covered here.
Law, then proposal
Appointed scrapyard today, LTA-Authorised Exporter only if the Bill passes (E11)
A proposed exporter status is not an appointment that exists today
The Bill read on 8 September 2026 would route exports through exporters under a new LTA scheme, cut the disposal period from 1 month to 14 days, and add up to $500 a day after conviction for missing proof. [6]
LTA promises at least one year's transition. A quote treating 14 days as current misstates today's law. Proposed, not yet in force as of 2026-09-14.
| Item | Current law | Proposed |
|---|---|---|
| Disposal documents | Within 1 month | Within 14 days |
| Exporters | No LTA scheme | New LTA exporter scheme |
| Missing proof after conviction | No daily fine | Up to $500 a day |
When the handover goes wrong
If the car never reaches a scrapyard: stolen or CBT cars wait 3 months or 1 year (E25)
A car handed to the wrong buyer cannot be deregistered for months
Under rule 34(3) of the Registration and Licensing Rules, a stolen car can be deregistered only 3 months after the police report, and a criminal breach of trust case after 1 year.[5] Rebates are then claimed with letters of undertaking.
That wait is the cost of skipping the facility check.
How long each clock around a handover runs
Approval first
Vintage, disabled-owner, bankrupt and deceased owners' cars need approval before any yard (E32)
Some cars need a third party’s approval before any quote can be accepted
Rule 31A requires the Registrar's approval before disposing of a vintage vehicle or one registered to a disabled person with ministerial approval.[5] LTA also asks for Official Assignee consent for a bankrupt owner, and probate or letters of administration for a deceased owner.
- [ ] COPY 1 · SSO
Vintage or disabled-person car
Registrar's approval, rule 31A.
- [ ] COPY 2 · OneMotoring
Bankrupt owner
Official Assignee consent.
- [ ] COPY 3 · OneMotoring
Deceased owner
Probate or letters of administration.
Method
How this page was checked, and when to re-check it
LTA's page was fetched 14 September 2026 (updated 5 September 2026). It cannot show appointment terms, prices or slots; re-check when its date moves.
| Land Transport Authority (LTA) / OneMotoring | Publishes both lists, dated |
|---|---|
| 2020 LTA circular VAC/02/2020 | The older five-operator list |
| Non-PARF 8-calendar-day delivery window | Deregister, then deliver |
| Stolen or CBT vehicle deregistration | 3 months or 1 year wait |
| Registrar approval, Official Assignee, probate | Needed before some disposals |
Our guides to leaving car ownership name statuses as LTA prints them.
Answers first
Frequently asked questions
Is LTA's proposed exporter scheme the same as an LTA-appointed scrapyard?
No. The exporter scheme is in a Bill read on 8 September 2026. Proposed, not yet in force as of 14 September 2026.
My car was taken by a 'buyer' who never scrapped it. When can I deregister it?
3 months after the police report for a stolen car, or 1 year for criminal breach of trust.
Can a scrapyard accept my late father's car on a normal quote?
Not until the estate holds a grant of probate or letters of administration.
Why does an old LTA PDF list different scrapyards?
Circular VAC/02/2020 named five operators in 2020; LTA's page updated 5 September 2026 names three.
Is a CaseTrust-SVTA dealer an LTA-appointed scrapyard?
No. CaseTrust-SVTA covers fair trading, with a bond capped at S$50,000; appointment covers disposal facilities.
If a dealer handles my scrapping, am I still responsible?
Yes. Proper disposal stays your responsibility, with documents due within 1 month.
If the yard is on LTA's list, is my PARF rebate safe?
Not by itself. Rebates need engine and chassis numbers matching LTA records.
Is the brand name on my quote enough to check a scrapyard?
No. LTA lists registered Pte Ltd names. Match that name and the delivery address, not a trading brand.
Can I take my car to a metal recycler to scrap it?
Not unless it is on LTA's list; the shell must still reach an appointed scrapyard.
Where do I scrap a motorcycle in Singapore?
At an appointed scrapyard: deregister first, then deliver within 8 calendar days.
Next step
Get an itemised quote that names the facility
Our partner scrapyard replies line by line; ask for the facility's registered name. Get an itemised quote
Carscrap arranges vehicle scrapping, deregistration and export in Singapore through a partner scrapyard. Carscrap itself does not hold an LTA scrapyard appointment; our partner's name and status will be published on our About page. We do not handle rebates or LTA submissions for you.
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