Frequently Asked Questions – FAQ

Before bringing your car to the Auto-Tomi scrapyard, the vehicle must be deregistered. You will need a copy of the owner’s ID or the current owner’s sales agreement, as well as the vehicle registration certificate and logbook, to allow proper verification of the information in accordance with the regulations and standards of the Republic of Croatia for handling hazardous waste.

Hazardous waste is removed from the car:

•  Engine oil
•  Gearbox oil
•  Coolant
• Shock absorber oil

The vehicle is placed on a waterproof surface. After placement, parts suitable for reuse are removed, and the vehicle is then properly recycled by
the company CE-ZA-R.

The vehicle compensation depends on the year, condition, and model of the vehicle. It can amount to €0.14/kg or more. The vehicle weight can be found in the vehicle registration document under field G (Unladen vehicle weight).

Auto-Tomi scrapyard holds a permit from the Ministry of Environmental Protection, Spatial Planning, and Construction for the temporary storage and recycling of motor vehicles, class UP/I 351-02/07-12/137 dated 28.12.2007, as well as a sub-concession from the company C.I.O.S.!

A deregistered vehicle entered into the system and designated for recycling cannot be purchased, only its parts. Vehicles intended for sale are available through our office, and further information can be obtained by calling +385 1 33 11 600.

Vehicle documentation cannot be purchased, as it is illegal.

Since these are used goods, there is always a possibility of defects. Warranty is provided only upon presentation of the purchase receipt. Installed engines: 90 days; Overhauled engines: 180 days; Batteries: 7 days; Gearboxes: 90 days; Starter and mechanical engine parts: 7 days. Other items: inspected at the time of purchase.

Auto-Tomi offers payment by cash or via bank transfer.

Since these are used goods, there is always a possibility of defects. Warranty is provided only upon presentation of the purchase receipt. Installed engines: 90 days; Overhauled engines: 180 days; Batteries: 7 days; Gearboxes: 90 days; Starter and mechanical engine parts: 7 days. Other items: inspected at the time of purchase.

Since these are used goods, purchased items can be exchanged for the same item if it is in stock, or for a different item by agreement. A refund is possible if our item is defective and we have no replacement available, or a compensation can be arranged by agreement.

Auto-Tomi scrapyard’s policy is not to sell parts that are integral components of another part, such as ventilation adjustment knobs, bonnet badges, instrument panel bulbs, starter solenoids, and similar items. Generally, only parts that form the smallest functional unit of the vehicle are sold as a set.

See a mechanic to identify the exact fault in your car.

uto-Tomi Car Scrap Yard offers the sale of used original car parts, purchase advice, towing services,
servicing, recycling, and disposal of vehicle components, with additional services
available upon request.

No. Auto-Tomi scrapyard holds a work permit issued in 2007 by the Ministry of Environmental Protection, Spatial Planning, and Construction (MZOPUG), so hazardous waste such as batteries, used oil, catalytic converters, aluminum, and similar materials must, by law, be recycled and handed over to an authorized hazardous waste collector.

You first call to check the availability of the desired part and arrange its removal from your vehicle. Our staff then verify the condition of the part from the Auto-Tomi scrapyard vehicle and remove the requested part. The verified part is handed over to the customer, who then makes the payment.

If the vehicle is not registered in Croatia, a lower fee is charged upon purchase, as Auto-Tomi pays an additional fee to the Environmental Protection Fund. When handing over a vehicle with foreign license plates, Auto-Tomi issues a receipt confirming vehicle acceptance, which can be used to deregister the vehicle abroad. At the time of handover, it is also necessary to present an identity card or passport and the vehicle’s documentation for inspection.