Short answer: Depollution means draining and safely disposing of fluids such as oil, fuel, coolant and brake fluid, removing the battery, tyres and other hazardous components and recovering refrigerant from the air conditioning, which matters because untreated fluids and parts can contaminate soil and water, and a dealer who skips it is cutting corners that can harm the environment and expose you to complaints.
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Engine oil, fuel, coolant and brake fluid must be drained and handled as regulated waste.
Hazardous components
Batteries, airbag units and some other parts need specific handling before the shell is processed.
Refrigerant
Air conditioning gas has to be recovered by someone licensed to do so, and not vented.
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