Junk Car Removal in Burlington – We Tow It, You Get Paid
That dead car in your driveway, garage or back field is taking up space you could use. We'll tow it from anywhere in Burlington for free and pay you cash for it, usually the same day you call.
- Free towing
- No keys needed
- Same-day in most cases
- Cash on the spot
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Free quote. No obligation. We call you back in minutes.
Clearing junk cars off Burlington properties
Junk cars tend to arrive slowly. It starts as a car you'll fix next spring, then the battery dies, a tire goes flat and the weeds grow up around it. Before long it's a sedan under a tarp in a Brant Hills side yard, a minivan hogging a townhouse spot in Tansley Woods, or an old truck sinking into the grass near Lowville.
We make getting rid of it simple. You don't need keys, working brakes or inflated tires, and you don't need to move the car an inch. We come from our Burlington base, load it, pay you and leave the spot clear.
It helps most when timing matters: a house about to be listed, a condo board asking for a parking spot back, or an estate that needs wrapping up.
Junk car situations we handle in Burlington
If any of these sound familiar, we can take the car off your hands.
- No keys We can tow a locked car with no keys as long as you have the ownership (vehicle permit) and ID.
- Flat or missing tires Our equipment lifts cars that can't roll, even ones sitting on rims or blocks.
- Seized brakes or wheels Cars that have sat for years often won't budge, and that's fine with us.
- Buried in snow Shovel a path to the car and our driver handles the rest.
- Stuck in park If it won't shift into neutral, we can use dollies or a winch to load it.
- Moving or downsizing You're selling a Burlington house and need the old car gone before closing day.
- Estate clean-outs You're clearing a parent's home and dealing with a car nobody plans to drive.
- Abandoned projects Half-finished restorations and parts cars stuck behind the garage.
- Condo and townhouse spots A car taking up a parking space and drawing notes from the condo board.
- Farm and rural properties Old trucks and cars sitting in fields or barns in north Burlington.
What a junk car in Burlington is still worth
A car that won't run still has value. Expect somewhere in the range of $300 to $2,000 for most non-running cars, depending on weight, the parts that can be reused and what's already missing. Prices depend on current scrap metal rates, so we quote on the day you call. The floor is $300 for a sedan and $500 for an SUV, minivan or pickup.
That's money you'd never see by letting the car sit. Every month on the driveway adds rust, flattens the tires further and gives mice a place to nest, and none of that helps the price. Our guide to what a scrap car is worth breaks the numbers down.
How we tow junk cars out of tight Burlington spots
Most junk cars aren't parked anywhere convenient. Here's how we handle the usual ones.
Driveways and garages
If the car sits nose-in at the back of a single garage, we can usually winch it straight onto a flatbed. Clear a path so the driver can reach it, and move any other vehicles out of the way. Long, narrow driveways on older south-end streets are routine for us.
Underground parking
Many downtown and lakeshore buildings have low ceilings that a standard tow truck can't fit under. Tell us the clearance if it's posted at the ramp, and let building management know we're coming. If a truck can't get down, we'll work out another way to bring the car up.
Rural lanes and fields
North of Dundas Street, cars sometimes sit well back from the road on gravel or grass. Tell us how far the car is from a hard surface and whether the ground is soft. During the spring thaw, we may suggest a dry day so the truck doesn't sink.
Townhouse complexes
Shared laneways and visitor lots can leave little room to turn a tow truck. Let us know about speed bumps, gates or tight corners, and give your property manager a quick heads-up. Most complexes are no problem once we know the layout.
Junk car removal in Burlington, step by step
Three steps from eyesore to empty driveway.
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Step 1: Describe the car and where it sits
Call (289) 349-2006 or use the form. Tell us the year, make and model, whether it rolls, if you have keys, and exactly where it's parked. Photos help. You'll hear back with a firm offer in about 3 minutes.
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Step 2: Set a time
Pick a pickup window that suits you. Same-day removal is usually possible if you call before noon, since our trucks are already in Burlington. For a house closing or condo deadline, book a few days ahead to lock in your date.
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Step 3: We load it and pay you
The driver checks the car, you sign the bill of sale and take your cash on the spot. Then we winch or lift the car onto the truck and leave. Most removals are finished in 20–30 minutes.
Junk car removal vs other ways to get rid of it
Here's what the alternatives look like for a car that doesn't run.
| Feature | Top Cash 4 Cars | Private sale (Kijiji / Marketplace) | Dealer trade-in | Driving it to a scrapyard |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Listing a dead car on Marketplace in Burlington often means weeks of messages and no-shows, and most dealers won't take a non-runner at all. With us, the tow is free and you're the one who gets paid.
Junk car removal FAQs for Burlington
Still have a question? Call (289) 349-2006 and ask a real person.
Can you remove a junk car with no keys in Burlington?
Yes. Lost keys don't stop a removal, as long as you can show the car is yours with the ownership (vehicle permit) and photo ID. Our trucks can winch a locked car onto the bed. Mention the missing keys when you call so the driver comes prepared.
Will you take a car that's been sitting for years?
Yes. Seized brakes, rotted tires, mice in the cabin and a dead battery are all normal for a car that's sat a long time. We'll still make an offer and tow it free. Just let us know roughly how long it's been parked.
Can you get a car out of my backyard?
Usually. If there's a clear route from the street, such as a side gate or a driveway that runs to the back, we can winch it out. Tell us the width of the gap and whether the ground is soft, and send a photo if you can.
Do you charge to haul away a junk car?
No. Junk car removal in Burlington is free, and you get paid for the car on top of that. The tow is built into the quote, so nothing is deducted at pickup. Special handling, like winching a car out of a backyard, is included too.
Can you remove the car before my house closes?
Yes. Book a few days before your closing date and we'll set a firm pickup time. Keep the ownership somewhere safe, since it's easy to misplace during a move. Clearing the driveway early also makes the home easier to show.
The car belonged to my late parent. Can I still sell it?
In most cases, yes. The person handling the estate usually signs, with documents showing they have that authority. Call us first so we can tell you what's needed. Our guide to selling a car of a deceased family member explains the usual paperwork.
What should I take out of the car before you tow it?
Remove personal items, garage door openers and your licence plates. If there's a Highway 407 transponder on the windshield, take it with you, since it belongs to your 407 ETR account. Check the trunk, glovebox and under the seats too.
Do you remove junk cars in winter?
Yes. We pick up Monday to Saturday, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. all year. In winter, shovel a path to the car and clear snow from around the wheels if you can. If a storm makes the roads unsafe, we'll call to move your pickup to the next clear day.
Can someone else meet the driver for me?
Yes, if they have your written permission to sign and accept payment for you, plus their own photo ID. Call ahead so we know who to expect. It's a simple fix when the owner works out of town or the car sits at a relative's home.
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Other ways we can help, in Burlington and next door.
Get that junk car out of your Burlington driveway
Call (289) 349-2006 or fill in the form for a firm offer in about 3 minutes. We'll tow it free, pay you on the spot and leave the space clear.
Open Monday to Saturday, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.