/scrap-yards/ Page Redesign Plan

Target Keyword: “scrap yards near me” Page: https://www.enginefinder.co.za/scrap-yards/

Phase 1 — Quick Wins (SEO + Trust)

1.1 Fix Title / Meta / H1

Title: “Scrap Yards Near Me | Find Local Vehicle Breakers in South Africa”
Meta Description: “Find trusted scrap yards near you. Compare prices from 25+ verified vehicle breakers across South Africa. Free quotes, no middleman fees.”
H1: “Scrap Yards Near Me” (shorter, keyword-focused)
Subheading: Keep descriptive text below H1

1.2 Replace Hardcoded Recent Requests with Real Data

Remove the 5 fake hardcoded entries (lines 34-40 of index.astro)
Use existing RecentQueries or MakeRecentQueries pattern to fetch real leads from DB
Filter to scrap-yard related leads where possible
Show customer name, make, city, timestamp, message preview
Add “Load More” functionality
Match homepage formatting (avatars, tags, live badge)

1.3 Add FAQ Section with Real PAA Questions

Fetch real “People Also Ask” questions from Google using SerpAPI
Add 6-8 FAQ items with proper FAQPage schema markup
Style consistently with rest of site (accordion or open format)

1.4 Add Schema Markup

BreadcrumbList — Home > Scrap Yards
ItemList — Wrap supplier listings
FAQPage — For FAQ section
AggregateRating — For directory aggregate rating

Add scrap yard fallback image for suppliers without banners
Use generic-scrap-yard-hero.webp or similar

1.6 Add Sticky Mobile CTA Bar

Fixed bottom bar on mobile with “Get Quotes” button
Only shows when scrolled past hero section

Phase 2 — UX Improvements

2.1 Location Search Bar in Hero

Autocomplete for city/suburb/postal code
“Use my location” geolocation button
Prominent placement in hero section

2.2 “How It Works” 3-Step Section

Below hero, above listings
Steps: 1) Submit Request → 2) Get Multiple Quotes → 3) Compare & Choose
Icon + title + description per step

2.3 Province/City Filter Bar

Above supplier listings
Filter by province (Gauteng, Western Cape, KZN, etc.)
Sort options: by rating, alphabetical

2.4 Pagination

Show 10 suppliers initially
“Load More” button to reveal next batch
Improves page speed and CWV scores

2.5 Services Grid Section

Icon grid: Engine Parts, Gearboxes, Body Panels, Electrical, Towing, Cash for Cars
Links to relevant pages where applicable

2.6 Featured Suppliers

Top 2-3 suppliers with distinct card style
Slightly larger, highlighted border or badge

Phase 3 — Content & Local SEO

3.1 Location Hub Section

Links to top 8 cities: Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Pretoria, Port Elizabeth, Bloemfontein, East London, Pietermaritzburg
Card grid with city name + supplier count

3.2 Educational Content Block (1,500+ words)

“About Scrap Yards in South Africa”
What to expect, pricing guide, tips for buyers
Include location entities and NLP-optimized content

3.3 Customer Testimonials

Real customer quotes with name, city, make
“Saved RX,XXX finding a [make] engine through Engine Finder”

3.4 Map Integration

Google Maps with supplier location pins
Side-by-side with listings on desktop
Collapsed/expandable on mobile

Phase 4 — Advanced Features

4.1 Geolocation Auto-Sort

“Use my location” → sort suppliers by proximity
Show distance badges on cards

4.2 Comparison View

Select 2-3 suppliers to compare side-by-side
Rating, location, makes, response time

4.3 Price Guide Section

“Average scrap car prices in South Africa 2026”
Table by make/condition

Design Continuity Notes

Match homepage section patterns: icon in red-50 circle + bold H2
Alternate section backgrounds: white / gray-50
Use existing SupplierCard.astro pattern (no redesign needed)
Orange CTAs (#FF8C00) for primary actions
Red (#E41F29) for secondary actions
Inter Variable font throughout
Card hover: translateY(-3px) + shadow increase