Free junk car removal across Canada with cash paid on pickup — whether your vehicle runs, is broken, written off, abandoned, or simply unwanted.
Cash For Cars buys junk cars across Canada — running or not, with cash paid when the vehicle is picked up. The service is for owners of broken, written-off, abandoned, inherited, or aging vehicles in any province who want the vehicle gone without paying for towing or repairs. You get a free estimate, free pickup, and cash on collection — typically same-day in major metros.
A junk car in Canada is a vehicle whose owner no longer considers it worth driving or repairing — but which may still have intact parts, a running engine, or resale-grade components that affect what it is worth. The label is about the owner’s relationship with the vehicle, not the metal beneath it. A 12-year-old sedan that runs but fails inspection is a junk car. A written-off SUV the owner cannot legally re-register is a junk car. Both still have value beyond their scrap weight if the right parts are intact.
Typical conditions covered under junk car removal in Canada:
For a deeper definition, see what is a junk car. For a side-by-side breakdown, see junk car vs scrap car.
The terms “junk car” and “scrap car” describe two different intents, and they are paid differently. A junk car emphasises condition — the vehicle may still run, may still have its catalytic converter, alloy wheels, transmission, or electronics intact. Its value comes from both reusable parts and recyclable metal. A scrap car emphasises end-of-life recyclable status — typically non-running, often stripped, and valued primarily by metal weight plus whatever components remain.
| Junk car | Scrap car | |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle state | Often still running; parts intact | Usually non-running; end-of-life |
| Value driver | Parts demand + metal weight | Metal weight + remaining components |
| Typical payout | $500 to $5,000 | $150 to $800 for sedans |
The pricing implication is direct: a running junk car with intact components is typically worth $500 to $5,000, while a non-running scrap-only vehicle averages $150 to $800. The gap tracks what is still working on the vehicle. A running engine, an intact catalytic converter, undamaged alloy wheels, and functioning electronics each pull the offer up.
Both ends of the spectrum are served. If you are not sure where your vehicle sits, the scrap and junk car value calculator handles both — describe the vehicle’s condition honestly and the estimate reflects the intent that actually applies. For pickup framed around metal recycling rather than parts value, see scrap car removal.
Be honest about condition: running or not, parts intact or missing, body damage, mileage, catalytic converter present. Accurate input gives an accurate estimate — there is no benefit to overstating, and underselling costs you money.
Estimate your junk car value in a few clicks. The calculator returns a price range based on condition, parts, vehicle class, province, and current metal markets. No signup required.
Once you accept the estimate, the partner network arranges removal at your location at no charge. Pickup is free whether the vehicle runs, sits behind a fence, or has not moved in five years.
Payment is delivered when the vehicle leaves — typically cash or e-transfer, depending on the partner. For a deeper walk-through, see how scrap car removal works — the same process applies to junk cars.
Junk car payouts in Canada range from $150 to $800 for non-running vehicles valued as scrap, to $500 to $5,000 for running junk cars with intact engines, catalytic converters, and high-demand parts. The condition of your specific vehicle determines where in this range your offer lands.
Running junk cars with intact parts — engines, transmissions, catalytic converters, alloy wheels — are worth several times more than non-running scrap-only vehicles because those reusable components carry resale value beyond what the metal weight alone would yield. The pricing table below tracks both ends of the spectrum.
| Condition | Sedan | SUV / Crossover | Pickup truck |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junk car — running, intact parts | $500–$3,500 | $1,000–$4,500 | $1,500–$5,000 |
| Junk car — non-running, scrap-only | $150–$800 | $300–$1,500 | $500–$2,500 |
Four things move a junk-car offer toward the higher end: a running engine, an intact catalytic converter, alloy wheels or undamaged body panels for high-demand models, and functioning electronics or interior trim.
For the precise drivers of where in this range your offer lands, run the scrap and junk car value calculator with your specific vehicle.
A deeper breakdown of pricing variables sits in the factors that affect scrap car value guide.
Cash For Cars removes a wide range of vehicle types as part of junk car pickup. Coverage spans:
Specific situations the service handles include written-off ICBC vehicles in BC, fleet retirements, estate vehicles with proper documentation, and abandoned vehicles where the registered owner can sign over title. Vehicles without ownership documentation may have limited eligibility because provincial rules vary.
For a deeper breakdown of accepted vehicles, see what we buy.
Junk car removal runs nationwide, with partner-network density highest in British Columbia, Ontario, and Alberta. If you typed “junk car removal near me,” start with your province below — the calculator routes the pickup to a local partner from there.
Junk car removal in British Columbia covers Vancouver, Surrey, Burnaby, Richmond, and the Fraser Valley. ICBC write-offs are a common reason for pickup — the partner network handles the documentation that comes with a salvage-branded vehicle.
Junk car removal in British Columbia →Junk car removal in Ontario covers the GTA, Hamilton, Ottawa, London, and surrounding regions. Fleet retirements out of GTA logistics operators are a regular pickup source in addition to private owners.
Junk car removal in Ontario →Junk car removal in Alberta covers Calgary, Edmonton, Red Deer, and outlying communities. End-of-duty oil-industry pickups and high-mileage work trucks make up a significant share of junk car pickups in this province.
Junk car removal in Alberta →Manitoba, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick are served through partner referrals as coverage expands. Enter your city in the calculator to confirm availability and timing.
Service eligibility does not depend on whether the vehicle starts. The condition affects the offer, not whether the offer exists.
No charge for towing, regardless of whether the car starts or where it is sitting. Driveways, side streets, rural properties, and storage lots are all worked through the partner network.
Payment is delivered when the vehicle leaves the pickup location. You are not paid weeks later after the car is graded, dismantled, and resold.
No signup, no phone-trapping, no obligation. You see the range, decide whether to proceed, and only then schedule pickup.
Cash For Cars is based in Surrey BC, with a vetted partner network across the country.
Eight common questions, answered directly — covering payouts, paperwork, pickup timing, and what happens after collection.
Running or not, parts intact or stripped, sitting in a driveway or behind a fence — Cash For Cars buys it. Get a free estimate in under a minute and have the vehicle removed at no charge with cash on collection.
