# Scrap car removal Caledon > Scrap car removal in Caledon with free towing and cash on the spot. At least $300 for sedans, more for trucks. Call for a firm quote in 3 minutes. Source: https://topcash4cars.ca/service-areas/caledon/scrap-car-removal # Scrap Car Removal Caledon: Paid by Weight, Towed for Free When a car or truck has reached the end in Caledon, we buy it for its steel and parts. **Scrap car removal is free**, the cash is paid on the spot, and the vehicle goes to a licensed Ontario recycler. ## When it's time to scrap a vehicle in Caledon In town, a dead car gets noticed fast. Out in the country it can sit for years. A pickup parked by the machine shed or a sedan left under a tarp behind the house slowly loses value as rust spreads and rodents move into the wiring. Scrapping makes sense when repairs cost more than the vehicle is worth, when the frame has rotted through, or when it hasn't moved in so long that nobody can say what's wrong. Hills around Belfountain and Caledon Village wear out brakes and transmissions, and gravel sideroads chip away at the paint until rust takes over. If you're unsure whether to scrap or sell, read [scrap vs sell vs trade-in](/guides/scrap-vs-sell-vs-trade-in). If it's past saving, our scrap car removal service in Caledon turns it into cash and a clear yard. > **Rodent damage is common** Vehicles parked in rural yards often get mice or squirrels in the engine bay and air intake. Chewed wiring can make a fixable car too costly to repair. **We still buy it at scrap value.** ## What your scrap car is worth in Caledon Most scrap vehicles in Caledon bring $300 to $2,000, depending mainly on weight and parts. Our minimums are $300 for a sedan and $500 for a pickup, and a heavy farm truck or full-size SUV can go well past that. - **Curb weight:** Steel is sold by weight, so a three-quarter-ton truck is worth more than a subcompact. - **This month's metal rates:** Scrap steel and aluminum prices rise and fall, and so do our offers. - **Catalytic converter:** It holds precious metals and is one of the most valuable single parts on any car. - **Engine and transmission:** Even if the car won't run, a solid engine or gearbox has resale value as a part. - **Aluminum wheels and battery:** Alloy rims and a battery add a little more to the total. - **Missing pieces:** Parts taken off before pickup reduce both the weight and the parts value. | Vehicle | Payout | | --- | --- | | 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 can change from month to month._ ## Scrap car removal in Caledon, step by step Four simple steps take you from a dead car to cash in your hand. ### Describe the vehicle Call (289) 349-2006 or use the form. Give us the year, make and model, roughly how long it's been sitting, and what's missing. Photos help if the car is out in a field, but they aren't required for a quote. ### Accept a firm scrap offer We quote based on weight, parts and this month's metal prices. You'll have a number in about 3 minutes. There's no obligation, and the offer doesn't shrink when our truck turns into your lane. ### Schedule the tow Pick a day and time. We cover all of Caledon, and calls before noon can usually be picked up the same day. Let us know about gates, gravel or soft ground so the right truck shows up. ### Sign and get paid The driver confirms the car, you sign the ownership and bill of sale, and you're paid in cash. Then we winch it on and take it to a licensed Ontario recycler for dismantling. ## Getting a scrap vehicle ready for pickup A few minutes of prep makes pickup day go faster. ### Clear out personal items Check the glovebox, under the seats, the trunk and any truck box. Garage door openers, sunglasses, old registration papers and farm receipts tend to hide in older vehicles. Once the car is shredded, anything left inside is gone for good. ### Take off the 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. Read more about [plates when you sell](/guides/licence-plates-when-selling). ### Gather the documents Have the ownership and your photo ID ready. If the vehicle belonged to a parent or an estate, call us first so we can tell you what extra papers you need. No safety certificate is required to scrap a car in Ontario. ### Make a path for the truck Our tow trucks need a firm surface close to the car. Move equipment, trailers or firewood out of the way, and open any farm gates. In winter, a shovelled path around the wheels saves time, especially on lanes up near Highway 9. ### Sort out insurance afterward Call your insurance company after the sale to cancel or move your coverage. Keep your copy of the bill of sale, since it shows the date the vehicle stopped being yours. ## What the recycler does with your Caledon scrap car Once your vehicle leaves Caledon, it goes to a licensed Ontario recycler. The work follows a set order: 1. Depollution: fuel, oil, coolant, brake fluid, washer fluid and refrigerant are drained into sealed containers. 2. Hazardous parts out: the battery, tires, catalytic converter and, on older cars, mercury switches are removed. 3. Parts harvest: usable engines, transmissions, doors and lights are pulled and sold for reuse. 4. Crush and shred: the shell is flattened, shredded and sorted into steel, aluminum and other materials for mills. Around 75–80% of a typical vehicle by weight can be recycled. On a farm near a creek or pond, **that first draining step is the big one**, because it stops the slow leaks that soak into soil around Caledon's headwater streams. See [how car recycling works](/guides/how-car-recycling-works) for more. ## Scrap car pickup across Caledon Our scrap trucks run all over the town, from the subdivisions at Mayfield Road up to the farms past Caledon Village. Bolton, Caledon East, Caledon Village, Mayfield West, Valleywood, Southfields Village, Inglewood, Cheltenham, Belfountain, Alton, Palgrave, Mono Mills, Terra Cotta. We tow for free from any Caledon address in L7C, L7E or L7K, and from L0N rural routes near Palgrave. ### Rural access tips Most pickups come in on Highway 10, Highway 50 or Airport Road, then along a concession road or sideroad. Gravel is no problem for our trucks. Soft spring fields and the narrow, winding Forks of the Credit Road need a little more planning, so tell us if the car is off the beaten track. If your property is on a back road we haven't listed, call us. Anywhere in Caledon is covered. ## Scrap car questions from Caledon owners ### What's the minimum you pay for a scrap car in Caledon? We pay at least $300 for a scrap sedan, coupe or hatchback, at least $500 for an SUV or minivan, and at least $500 for a pickup. Heavier trucks and vehicles with good parts often get more. Prices depend on current scrap metal rates. ### Can you scrap a car that's been sitting for 10 years? Yes. Age and time parked don't stop us. Long-stored vehicles often have flat tires, seized brakes and rodent nests, and our winch-equipped trucks deal with all of that. You just need the ownership and your photo ID. ### Is a rusted-through frame still worth anything? Yes. Even if the frame is too rotten to pass a safety or be repaired, the steel still has value, and so do parts like the engine and catalytic converter. We price rusted vehicles on weight and parts, not looks. ### Who can sign if the car is in a parent's name? The registered owner, someone with written authorization, or the estate trustee if the owner has died. The details depend on your situation, so call us and we'll explain what to bring. Our [estate vehicle guide](/guides/sell-car-of-deceased-family-member) covers the basics. ### What happens if my car is stuck in mud or snow? Tell us when you call. Our trucks can winch a car a fair distance, but deep mud or snow can make it unsafe for the driver and the truck. In that case, we'll book the first day the ground or lane allows. ### Do I get a receipt for my scrap car? Yes. You'll sign a bill of sale and keep a copy. Hold on to it with your records; it shows the date the vehicle left your hands, which is useful for your insurer and if anyone asks about the car later. ### How do I know my car is recycled properly? Scrap vehicles go to a licensed Ontario recycler, where they're drained, stripped of reusable parts and shredded. 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Call (289) 349-2006 or send the form. We'll quote in about 3 minutes, tow for free and pay you on the spot.