Professional Vehicle Recovery for Scrapping and CSDD De-registration

Abandoned, accident-damaged, or non-functional vehicles left in residential courtyards, garages, or private property pose more than just an eyesore; they represent a significant financial and legal burden. Under Latvian law, any vehicle not officially removed from the CSDD register or scrapped continues to accumulate annual road tax. Furthermore, owners face the risk of administrative fines from municipal police for storing an eyesore on public or private land. RS Pro Auto provides a professional, full-cycle solution: we offer rapid, careful collection of your scrap or damaged vehicle across Riga, the Riga region, and throughout Latvia. We manage the handover to a licensed recycling facility and secure an official CSDD Certificate of Destruction, permanently removing the vehicle from the national register.

Why Legal Scrapping Is the Only Responsible Path

Many owners believe that leaving an old car on a rural property, selling it to an unlicensed scrap yard, or stripping it for parts is acceptable. However, these actions lead to serious legal and financial consequences that can be easily avoided through professional disposal:

• Tax Exemption: As long as a vehicle is registered with the CSDD, you are liable for annual road taxes. Once a vehicle is officially scrapped and the Certificate of Destruction is issued, all future tax obligations cease immediately.
• Avoid Administrative Penalties: Municipal police actively monitor public and residential areas for vehicles without valid technical inspections. If flagged, you risk forced towing to a costly impound lot, with all associated recovery and storage fees falling on you.
• Environmental Compliance: Vehicles contain hazardous substances including engine oil, transmission fluid, brake fluid, coolant, and lead-acid batteries. Professional, licensed recycling ensures these materials are drained and disposed of in strict accordance with EU environmental directives, protecting the soil and groundwater.
• Legal Security: Once the destruction certificate is registered, the vehicle is legally terminated. This prevents the identity of your vehicle (VIN number or plates) from being misused in fraudulent activities.

When Should You Use Our Scrapping Service?

Our fleet and professional team are equipped to handle any situation. We frequently assist clients in the following scenarios:

1. Severe Traffic Accidents: When a vehicle sustains frame damage or total loss, rendering it economically unfeasible to repair.
2. Critical Corrosion: Older vehicles that fail CSDD technical inspections due to structural rust or chassis damage where repair costs exceed the vehicle’s market value.
3. Abandoned Projects: Incomplete repairs, missing engines, or non-running vehicles that have been sitting in garages or yards for years.
4. Fleet Disposal: Efficient removal and documentation for commercial, corporate, or municipal fleet liquidations.

Need assistance? Contact us 24/7 for a quote or to schedule a pickup.

Dispatch: +371 28989070
WhatsApp: +371 20050803
Pricing: From €100 within Riga city limits; €1.25/km outside the city.
Estimated Arrival: 15–25 minutes in Riga; 20–40 minutes on major highways.