VEP De-Registration: The Final Step for Scrapped Cars

The End of a Car's Journey

So, the day has come to say goodbye to your trusty car. Whether you're scrapping it or exporting it after its COE has run its course, you've got a checklist of things to do for the LTA. But there's one final step many drivers forget: telling Malaysia's JPJ that your car is officially off the road by de-registering its Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP).

Think of it as the final piece of housekeeping to close the book on your car's cross-border travels. Here at MyMechanic, we handle the entire VEP lifecycle, and that includes taking care of this final de-registration step for your complete peace of mind.

Why De-Registering Your VEP is a Smart Move

Okay, so is it *mandatory*? Not really, there's no penalty if you don't. But is it a smart thing to do? Absolutely. Leaving an old VEP record active is like leaving an old social media account open—it can cause weird problems later on.

• You avoid any mix-ups. Car plate numbers can get recycled or, in rare cases, cloned. De-registering ensures your name is no longer tied to that number.
• You won't get blamed for someone else's fines. Imagine getting a notice for a speeding ticket for a car you scrapped years ago. It can happen!
• You get a clean slate. It officially closes the chapter on your old car, which just makes things cleaner and simpler if you get a new car and apply for a new VEP.

The VEP De-Registration Process

So, how do you actually do it? The whole process is pretty straightforward, and it's something we at MyMechanic can handle from start to finish for you:

First, destroy the evidence.

Before your car gets towed away, make sure you peel that VEP RFID tag off the windscreen and destroy it. You don't want it falling into the wrong hands.

Second, get your paperwork.

You'll need the official de-registration document from LTA. This is your proof that the car is no longer yours.

Third, send the email.

You'll need to send an official request to the JPJ VEP support team. It should have your personal details, your car's plate number, and a copy of that LTA proof.

Let MyMechanic Handle the Final Goodbye

Honestly, who has time to draft official-sounding emails and chase government agencies? Let our team at MyMechanic handle the final goodbye for you. We'll take care of the entire de-registration process.

• We’ll draft and send the formal request to JPJ, attach all the right documents, and then we'll follow up to make sure they've closed your record properly.
• Once it's all done, we'll even send you the confirmation. Easy.

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