Scrap and junk car removal, Vancouver
Scrap Car Removal in Vancouver: Free Towing, Same Day Pickup
Got a scrap car in the driveway, the laneway or a strata parking stall? Cash My Car Today BC offers scrap car removal across Vancouver with free towing, same day pickup in most cases, and payment before the car leaves. It doesn’t need to run, and it doesn’t need to be complete.
- Free scrap car towing
- Runs or not
- Paid before it’s loaded
- Open 7 days, 7 am to 11 pm
Get Your Free Cash Offer
Tell us about your vehicle and get one firm number. No obligation.
Prefer to talk? Call 236 506 5190, 7 am to 11 pm, 7 days a week.
How it works
Free Scrap Car Removal in Vancouver, Start to Finish
Most scrap cars we collect haven’t moved in weeks or months. That’s fine, because the car never has to drive anywhere. Here is what a pickup looks like:
- Describe the car. Tell us the year, make and model, whether it starts, and what’s missing. A photo of each side helps us price it right the first time.
- Get one number. We quote a firm price, not a range. If the car matches what you described, that’s what you’re paid.
- Book the pickup. Same day scrap car pickup is available in most cases. Tell us about tight access, flat tires or a dead battery so the right truck comes.
- Sign, get paid, done. The driver checks the VIN and your ID, you sign the ICBC transfer form, and you’re paid before the car is loaded. No towing fee comes off your payment.
The full process, including our price promise, is on the how it works page.
Junk Car Removal for Cars at the End of the Road
“Scrap” and “junk” mean the same thing to us: a car that costs more to fix than it’s worth. Junk car removal covers more situations than people expect:
- A car that failed after a breakdown and was never repaired
- High mileage cars with a seized engine, a blown head gasket or a failed transmission
- Rust damaged cars that no longer pass a mechanic’s inspection
- A second car that sat unused until its Autoplan coverage lapsed
- A car inherited from a family member, sitting in a garage or carport
If your car was in a collision or written off, our damaged and non running car removal page explains how we price accident damage.
Pricing
How Much Cash for Scrap Cars in Vancouver?
There’s no fixed price per car, and anyone quoting one before seeing details is guessing. These are the factors that set what we pay:
- Curb weight. This is the weight of the empty vehicle, and it drives most of a scrap car’s value. A full size truck or SUV is worth more than a compact.
- The metal market. Scrap metal prices move up and down, so a quote reflects today’s market, not last month’s.
- Completeness. A car with its engine, transmission, catalytic converter and wheels is worth more than one with parts removed.
- Year, make and model. Some vehicles are still in demand as used cars even when they don’t run.
- Condition. Fire, flood or heavy collision damage affects the offer.
For the full breakdown, read how much is my scrap car worth in Vancouver. If your car still runs well, it may be worth far more as a used car. Get a cash for cars Vancouver offer instead, and we’ll tell you which price is higher.
Scrap Car Pickup With No Keys, Flat Tires or Tight Access
Scrap cars are rarely easy to move. Tell us about any of these when you book, and we’ll plan for it:
- No keys. Tell us when you book. The car doesn’t need to start, but the registered owner still signs the ICBC transfer form and shows photo ID.
- Flat tires, locked wheels or no wheels. Tell us so the driver brings the right equipment.
- Dead battery or no fuel. The car doesn’t need to start or drive.
- Underground parkades. Common in the West End, Downtown and Kitsilano. Give us the clearance height.
- Laneways and tight driveways. Tell us the access width so we can bring the right truck.
Old Car Removal From Driveways, Laneways and Strata Parking
A car that hasn’t moved in months takes up parking you’re paying for.
Old car removal is the same free pickup as any other scrap car. You don’t need to clean the car out first, but do take your personal items, garage remotes, parking passes and transit or toll tags. Unpair your phone from the stereo too.
What You Need to Scrap a Car in BC
To scrap a car in BC, the registered owner signs the vehicle registration and the ICBC Transfer/Tax Form (APV9T) and shows photo ID. Take your licence plates off before the car leaves, because in BC the plates stay with you. Once the car is gone, cancel or transfer your Autoplan coverage at a broker.
Missing registration, an estate sale, or a car with more than one owner? Our BC car selling paperwork guide walks through each case. ICBC’s official steps are on its selling a used vehicle page.
Not sure?
Scrap It or Sell It?
Not every old car belongs in the scrap pile. Here is a quick way to decide:
| Your car | Best option |
|---|---|
| Runs and drives, just not needed | Sell it as a used car. See our used car dealer page |
| Damaged in a collision or written off | Damaged car removal |
| Won’t start, worn out, rusted or incomplete | Scrap car removal (this page) |
| Forklift, trailer or job site machinery | Heavy equipment removal |
Not sure? Call 236 506 5190, and we’ll quote whichever option pays you more.
Scrap Car Removal Across Vancouver, Burnaby and the North Shore
We collect scrap cars from every Vancouver neighbourhood, from Marpole and Killarney to Kitsilano, Hastings Sunrise and the West End. Towing is free everywhere we go.
- Burnaby: Metrotown, Willingdon Heights and beyond. See scrap car removal in Burnaby
- North Vancouver and West Vancouver: Lonsdale, Ambleside, Dundarave. See scrap car removal on the North Shore
- Every neighbourhood: areas we serve
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you buy junk cars in Vancouver that are missing parts?
Yes. Cash for junk cars in Vancouver doesn’t require a complete car, but the offer reflects what’s left. A missing engine, transmission or catalytic converter lowers the price, because those parts carry much of a scrap car’s value. Tell Cash My Car Today BC exactly what’s missing when you call, so the number we quote is the number you receive at pickup.
Is junk car removal different from scrap car removal?
No. Junk car removal and scrap car removal are the same service at Cash My Car Today BC. Both mean we collect a car that’s no longer worth repairing, tow it away free and pay you at pickup. People in Vancouver search for both terms, and either way you get one firm quote and same day pickup in most cases.
Will you take a car that can’t roll or has flat tires?
Yes. A car doesn’t need to drive or roll for Cash My Car Today BC to pick it up. Flat tires, a dead battery and a seized engine are normal for scrap cars in Vancouver. Tell us about locked wheels, missing wheels or tight access when you book, so we send a truck with the right equipment for the job.
Can I scrap a car without keys?
A missing key doesn’t always stop a scrap car pickup, because the car doesn’t need to start. Cash My Car Today BC still needs the registered owner’s signature on the ICBC Transfer/Tax Form and photo ID. Mention the missing key when you book your Vancouver pickup so the driver comes prepared.
What happens to my licence plates when I scrap my car?
They stay with you. In BC, licence plates belong to ICBC and remain with the owner, not the vehicle, so take them off before the Cash My Car Today BC driver leaves Vancouver with your car. You can move them to another vehicle, or ask an Autoplan broker what to do with them when you cancel your coverage.
Do I have to clean out my car before scrap car pickup?
No cleaning is needed, but take out anything personal before the pickup. Check the glovebox, door pockets, trunk and under the seats, and remove garage door openers, parking passes and transit or toll tags. Unpair your phone and clear saved addresses from the stereo. Once Cash My Car Today BC tows a car from a Vancouver address, items left inside can’t be guaranteed.
Can you remove a car that has been sitting for years?
Yes. A car that has sat for years in a garage, carport or driveway is no problem for Cash My Car Today BC in Vancouver. Rust, seized brakes and flat tires don’t stop the pickup, but tell us how the car is parked and how wide the access is. Lapsed Autoplan coverage doesn’t stop a sale, but you still need the registration to sign the transfer.
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Every pickup happens wherever your car is parked, so you never need to bring it to us.
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Address
1555 Robson St unit #1, Vancouver, BC V6G 1C3
Hours
Open 7 days, 7 am to 11 pm
Pickup area
Vancouver, Burnaby, North Vancouver and West Vancouver
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