Cash for Cars in Burlington – Free Towing From Our Home Base
We're based in Burlington, so a truck is rarely far from your driveway in Aldershot, Millcroft or Shoreacres. Get up to $10,000 for your car with cash on the spot, free towing and same-day pickup in most cases.
- Based in Burlington
- Free towing
- Same-day pickup in most cases
- Cash on the spot
- Any condition
Get your offer in 3 minutes
Free quote. No obligation. We call you back in minutes.
Why Burlington drivers sell to Top Cash 4 Cars
Burlington is our home town, and that makes a real difference on pickup day. Our trucks start and finish most days here, so the drive to your door is short and arrival times are easier to keep.
This is also a commuter city. With the QEW, Highway 403, Highway 407 and three GO stations, many households end up with a high-kilometre car they no longer need. North of Dundas Street, the countryside around Kilbride and Lowville adds older pickups and farm trucks to the mix. A minivan that died in Alton Village, a rusty truck behind a barn off Guelph Line, a sedan parked since its owner switched to the Appleby GO: we buy all of them.
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Firm cash offers
The number we quote is the number you're paid. Our driver won't renegotiate in your Headon Forest driveway, and nothing comes off for towing, fuel or paperwork. If the car matches your description, the price holds.
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Free towing anywhere in Burlington
From a lakeside condo garage to a farm lane near Mount Nemo, towing is included in every offer. Mention tight spaces, gates or gravel when you book, and we'll send a truck that fits.
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Same-day pickup
Our trucks are based in Burlington, so same-day pickup is usually possible when you call before noon. Evening slots are often open as well, which means you don't have to take time off work to sell.
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Any make, model or condition
Seized engine, lost keys, crash damage, flat tires or a body eaten through by rust. Sedans, minivans, SUVs, pickups and work vans are all welcome, whether they run or not.
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Best offer guaranteed
Got a higher written quote from another buyer in Halton? Send it over. Our promise is simple: we’ll beat any written offer. You never have to wonder whether you left money on the table.
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Eco-friendly recycling
Cars we don't resell go to licensed Ontario recyclers. Fluids are drained first, usable parts are pulled for reuse, and the remaining metal is shredded and sent back to steel mills.
How to sell your car for cash in Burlington in 3 steps
Most Burlington sales take one short phone call and about 20 minutes at the curb.
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Step 1: Tell us about the car
Call (289) 349-2006 or fill in the form with the year, make, model, kilometres and condition, plus your neighbourhood or postal code. You'll get a firm cash offer in about 3 minutes, and you're under no obligation to accept it.
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Step 2: Choose a pickup time
Pick the slot that suits you. Because we're based in Burlington, same-day pickup is usually available if you call before noon, and next-day is easy to arrange. We'll confirm the time and call when the driver is on the way.
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Step 3: Sign, get paid and watch it go
The driver checks that the car matches what you described, you sign the bill of sale, and you're paid in cash on the spot. Then the car is hooked up and gone, usually within 20–30 minutes of the truck arriving.
What vehicles we buy in Burlington
If it has a VIN, we'll make an offer. Commuter sedans, family minivans and north-end farm trucks are all welcome, in any condition.
- Cars that won't start Dead batteries, seized engines, blown head gaskets and failed transmissions are all fine with us.
- Accident damage and write-offs Anything from a crumpled bumper after a QEW rear-ender to a total loss your insurer won't repair.
- Flood and water damage Cars that sat in a flooded underpass or a wet basement garage still have metal and parts value.
- Fire and smoke damage Even a burned-out shell is worth something, and we'll load it safely.
- No keys Lost keys don't stop a sale as long as you can show the car is yours.
- Stripped or missing parts Missing wheels, a pulled engine or a half-finished project car still gets an offer.
- Failed safety You don't need a safety certificate to sell to us, so a failed inspection isn't a dead end.
- High-kilometre commuters Cars that have logged years of 403 and QEW driving and aren't worth another big repair.
- Rusted-out vehicles Rotted rocker panels, frames and brake lines after many winters on salted roads.
- Running used cars Clean, newer or well-kept cars are valued as used vehicles and can bring up to $10,000.
- Trucks, SUVs and vans Pickups, minivans, cargo vans and older farm trucks from rural north Burlington.
- Commercial and fleet vehicles Work vans and service trucks from Burlington businesses, one at a time or several together.
How much is my scrap car worth in Burlington?
Most scrap and junk cars in Burlington bring $300 to $2,000, and running used cars can be worth up to $10,000. Where yours lands depends on weight, parts and condition. Prices depend on current scrap metal rates, so we quote on the day you call.
What sets the price
- Weight
- Heavier vehicles carry more steel, so a full-size SUV or pickup usually beats a compact.
- Metal prices this month
- Steel and aluminum prices move with the market, and our offers follow them.
- Valuable parts
- A working engine or transmission, the catalytic converter, alloy wheels and a newer battery all add value.
- Parts demand
- Popular models have buyers waiting for their parts, which lifts the offer above plain scrap.
- Completeness
- Missing parts lower the price, but they rarely bring it to zero.
- Whether it runs
- A car that drives well is priced as a used car, not by the tonne.
- Sedan, coupe or hatchback
- from $300
- SUV or minivan
- from $500
- Pickup truck
- from $500
- Running used car
- up to $10,000
Prices depend on current scrap metal rates and change from month to month.
How to get the most for your car
- Leave the catalytic converter, battery and wheels on the car.
- Have your ownership (vehicle permit) ready before the driver arrives.
- Describe damage honestly so the price doesn't need to change at pickup.
- Hand over every key and fob you have, even if the car doesn't start.
Documents you need to scrap a car in Burlington
Paperwork holds up more sales than anything else. Here's what to sort out before our driver arrives.
What to have ready
You need three things: the ownership (vehicle permit) in your name, valid government photo ID that matches it, and any keys you have. Many people still call the ownership the green slip. That's all most Burlington sales require, and if anything is missing, call us before pickup day.
Lost your ownership?
It happens, especially with a car that has sat in a garage for years. You can order a replacement through ServiceOntario. Call us first, though, because we'll tell you exactly what you need, and our guide to selling a car without ownership explains the options.
Still owe money on it?
A car with a loan or lien has to be paid off, or the lien disclosed, before it can be sold. Call us with the lender's name and roughly what's owing, and we'll explain how it can work. See selling a car with a lien for more.
Selling for a family member, an estate or a business?
If the owner has passed away, the person handling the estate usually signs, with papers showing they have that authority. A company car needs a signed letter from the business. Every case is a little different, so call ahead and we'll tell you what fits your situation.
Do I need to be home?
Yes. Someone named on the ownership, or someone with written permission, has to meet the driver to sign and take payment. It takes about 15–20 minutes. If you work in Oakville or Toronto during the day, an evening pickup usually solves it.
What do I do with my licence plates?
Remove your licence plates before we tow the car. In Ontario, plates belong to you, not the vehicle, so you can keep them for your next car or return them to ServiceOntario. There's no refund for returning them. Read more on what to do with your plates.
Do I need a safety certificate?
No. You don't need a safety certificate to sell a car to us or to scrap it. In fact, a failed safety inspection is often the moment people decide to sell rather than pour more money into repairs.
Burlington neighbourhoods we serve
We cover every part of Burlington, from the lakeshore up to the escarpment and from Aldershot to the Oakville border. Towing is free in all of these areas:
- Downtown Burlington
- Aldershot
- Tyandaga
- Brant Hills
- Mountainside
- Headon Forest
- Tansley Woods
- Millcroft
- The Orchard
- Alton Village
- Roseland
- Shoreacres
- Elizabeth Gardens
- Kilbride
- Lowville
If your postal code starts with L7L, L7M, L7N, L7P, L7R, L7S or L7T, you're inside our free towing zone.
Getting to you: roads, landmarks and access
We use the QEW and Highway 403 for the south and central city, Highway 407 and Dundas Street for Alton Village and the north end, and Plains Road for Aldershot. Brant Street, Guelph Line and Appleby Line carry us north and south across town.
A nearby landmark helps the driver, such as Spencer Smith Park, Burlington Mall, Mapleview Shopping Centre, Joseph Brant Hospital or Burlington GO Station. Above the 407, tell us if the lane is gravel or gated. Near the lake, let us know the clearance of any underground garage so we bring the right truck.
Don't see your street? Call us. If it's in Burlington or close by, we'll come to you. (289) 349-2006
Free towing anywhere in Burlington. Based in Burlington.
Same-day pickup in Burlington: what to expect
Being based in Burlington helps with speed. Here's how timing works in practice.
How timing works
Call before noon and a same-day pickup in Burlington is usually possible. We'll give you an arrival window when you book and call when the driver is about 20 minutes away. We pick up Monday to Saturday, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., so an after-work slot is easy to set up.
What speeds it up
Have the ownership and your ID on the table, keys in hand, and the car reachable from the street or driveway. An exact address helps, especially on newer streets or rural roads in north Burlington, where map pins can land in the wrong spot.
What can slow it down
Heavy snow on unplowed rural roads, a car boxed in behind another vehicle, or missing paperwork can push a pickup to the next day. If anything changes on our end, we'll call you right away instead of leaving you waiting.
Cash for cars in Burlington: how we compare
Here's how selling to us stacks up against the other usual routes.
| Feature | Top Cash 4 Cars | Private sale (Kijiji / Marketplace) | Dealer trade-in | Driving it to a scrapyard |
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| Free towing | Yes, always | No | Rarely | You get it there |
| Buys non-running cars | Yes | Rarely | Almost never | Yes |
| Paid on the spot | Yes, cash | Depends on the buyer | Credit toward a new car | Yes |
| Time to sell | Same day in most areas | Weeks | 1–3 days | Your schedule |
| Paperwork handled | Yes | You do it | Yes | Partly |
| Beat-any-offer guarantee | Yes | No | No | No |
| Risk of no-shows or scams | None | High | Low | None |
A private sale can make sense for a clean, newer car, but most private buyers want a safety certificate and a test drive. For a car that doesn't run or needs costly repairs, a cash buyer with free towing is usually the quickest way out.
Eco-friendly car recycling in Burlington
When a car is at the end of its life, we send it to a licensed Ontario recycler. Here's what happens there:
- Fluids come out first: oil, coolant, brake fluid, fuel and air-conditioning refrigerant are drained and captured.
- The battery and catalytic converter are removed and handled separately.
- Engines, transmissions and body panels that still have life are pulled for reuse.
- The shell is crushed and shredded, and the metal is sorted and sent to mills to become new steel.
Around 75–80% of a typical vehicle by weight can be recycled. For you, it means no oil stain on the driveway and no chance of the car resurfacing somewhere else. Burlington's storm drains feed local creeks that run into Lake Ontario, so keeping old fluids off the pavement matters here. Learn more about how car recycling works.
What Burlington customers say
Reviews from people who've sold us their cars.
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“I called after work around 7 p.m. I had a car I needed to get rid of and 30 minutes after I made the first call, he showed up and gave me a very fair deal on the car. Car was gone, money in my wallet and I was very happy. He was extremely pleasant, polite, fair and explained things to me the right way.”
Ernesto Vlasic via Customer review
Cash for cars Burlington FAQs
Still have a question? Call (289) 349-2006 and ask a real person.
How much cash can I get for my car in Burlington?
Most scrap and junk cars in Burlington bring $300 to $2,000, and running used cars can reach $10,000. Heavier SUVs and pickups usually land higher because of their steel weight. Prices depend on current scrap metal rates. Call (289) 349-2006 with the year, make, model and condition for a firm number in about 3 minutes.
How quickly can you pick up a car in Burlington?
Usually the same day, as long as you call before noon. We're based in Burlington, so a driver is rarely far from Aldershot, Brant Hills or The Orchard. Next-day pickups are easy to book, and we'll call when the driver is about 20 minutes out.
Is towing free everywhere in Burlington, even rural areas?
Yes. Towing is free across Burlington, including rural addresses north of Dundas Street around Kilbride and Lowville, and it never comes off your offer. Tell us about gates, gravel lanes or long driveways when you book so we bring the right truck.
Can you get a car out of a condo garage near downtown Burlington?
Usually, yes. Many buildings near Lakeshore Road and Brant Street have low underground clearances, so tell us the building, parking level and ceiling height if it's posted. We'll bring a suitable truck or arrange to have the car moved up to the surface first.
I take the GO train now. Will you buy my spare car?
Yes, and selling sooner usually gets you more, because a parked car loses value as the battery dies and the brakes seize. Running or not, high kilometres or low, we'll make an offer. We can also book an evening pickup so you don't miss work.
Do you buy old farm trucks in north Burlington?
We do. Older pickups and farm trucks sitting on rural properties near Mount Nemo and Kilbride are welcome, even if they haven't moved in years. Heavier trucks often fetch more because of their steel weight. Tell us how far the truck sits from the road and what the ground is like.
Will the price change when your driver arrives?
No, not if the car matches what you told us. The quote is firm. It only changes if something major was left out, such as a missing engine or catalytic converter, and the driver will explain any difference before you sign anything.
Do you beat other offers?
Yes. Our Best Offer Guaranteed promise is simple: we’ll beat any written offer. Send us the other buyer's written quote before you book, and we'll put a higher number in front of you. There's no catch and no obligation to accept.
Should I take the battery or catalytic converter out first?
No. Pulling them lowers your offer by more than they're usually worth on their own, and it makes the car harder to move. Leave everything on, wheels included, and tell us about anything that's already missing so your quote is accurate.
Do you serve areas near Burlington?
Yes. We pay the same way in nearby towns, including cash for cars in Oakville and cash for cars in Hamilton, plus Waterdown and Milton. Since Burlington is our base, these are some of our shortest drives too.
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Get cash for your car in Burlington today
That car in your driveway is worth real money, and our trucks are only minutes away. Call (289) 349-2006 for a firm offer in about 3 minutes, or fill in the form and we'll call you back.
Open Monday to Saturday, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.