Scrap Car Removal Etobicoke: Free Tow, Cash Paid for the Metal
A finished car still has value in its steel and parts. We offer scrap car removal in Etobicoke with free towing from Alderwood to Thistletown, at least $300 for a sedan, and cash in your hand before the truck pulls away.
- Free towing
- Cash on the spot
- Licensed Ontario recyclers
- No safety certificate needed
Get your offer in 3 minutes
Free quote. No obligation. We call you back in minutes.
When is it time to scrap a car in Etobicoke?
Most cars don't die all at once. In Etobicoke, the usual story is slow: a few winters of salt on the Gardiner and the 427, a rusty subframe flagged at the last oil change, then a repair quote worth more than the car. At that point, the smart move is to stop pouring money in.
Some signs it's time:
- The repair bill is bigger than the car's value.
- Rust has reached the frame, brake lines or floor.
- It failed safety and the fix list keeps growing.
- It hasn't moved in months and the tires have gone flat.
An end-of-life car is still worth money. Its weight in steel, its catalytic converter and any good parts all count, which is why we pay you for scrap instead of charging you to haul it.
What your scrap car is worth in Etobicoke
Scrap cars in Etobicoke typically bring $300 to $2,000. We pay at least $300 for a sedan, $500 for an SUV or minivan and $500 for a pickup. Weight sets the base price, and parts and metal markets push it up or down. See how scrap value is worked out for more.
What sets the price
- Curb weight
- A full-size pickup or cargo van weighs far more than a compact, and scrap is paid by the tonne.
- Catalytic converter
- Converters hold precious metals, so a car with its original one is worth more.
- Engine and transmission
- If either still works, it can be pulled and resold, which adds to your price.
- Aluminum and alloy parts
- Alloy wheels, aluminum engine parts and radiators are worth more per kilo than plain steel.
- Market rates
- Steel prices rise and fall with global demand, so the same car can be worth more one month than the next.
- How complete it is
- A stripped shell is worth less than a whole car, but it still gets an offer.
- 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, which change from month to month.
How to get the most for your car
- Don't sell the battery or converter separately before calling us.
- Find the ownership now; it speeds up pickup.
- Mention any new parts, like recent tires or a new alternator.
- Get a scrap quote before you pay for any big repair.
How scrap car removal in Etobicoke works
Four steps take your car from the driveway to the recycler.
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Step 1: Get your scrap quote
Call (289) 349-2006 or fill in the form. We ask for the year, make, model, what's missing and where it's parked. You'll get a firm offer in about 3 minutes, based on weight and parts, with no pressure to say yes.
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Step 2: Get the car ready
Clear out personal items, take off your licence plates and find the ownership (vehicle permit). You don't need to drain fluids, pump up flat tires or wash it. If the car is buried at the back of a garage, just tell us.
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Step 3: We tow, you get paid
The driver confirms the car, you sign the bill of sale and you're paid in cash on the spot. The tow is free anywhere in Etobicoke, whether it's leaving a Kingsway driveway or a Rexdale parking lot.
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Step 4: The car is recycled
Your car goes to a licensed Ontario recycler. Fluids are drained, parts are recovered and the rest is shredded for steel. You don't have to arrange anything else or make any more calls.
Paperwork and prep for scrapping in Etobicoke
Five quick checks before pickup day.
Ownership and ID
Have the ownership and a photo ID that matches the name on it. You'll sign on the day, and the driver will show you where. If the ownership is missing, call us before you head to ServiceOntario. Our guide on selling without ownership covers the options.
Licence plates
Take your plates off before we arrive. In Ontario, plates belong to you, not the car, so keep them for your next vehicle or return them to ServiceOntario. Rusted bolts are common on older Etobicoke cars, so try them a day early. More on plates when you sell.
Toll transponders and passes
Pull out any 407 ETR transponder, condo parking fob or work parking pass. Once the car is shredded, those are gone for good, and a transponder account stays open until you deal with it. It's a two-minute job that saves a phone call later.
Personal items
Check the glove box, trunk, door pockets and under the seats. People leave garage remotes, car seats, sunglasses and old paperwork behind all the time. Once the car reaches the recycler, getting anything back is very unlikely.
Leave the parts on
Don't pull the battery, converter or wheels to sell separately. Those parts are built into your offer, so taking them off lowers it. You also don't need to drain fuel or fluids, and no safety certificate is needed to scrap a car in Ontario.
Inside the recycling yard: where your Etobicoke car goes
Once we've paid you, the car is towed to a licensed Ontario recycler, not left sitting in a field. There, it goes through a set order:
- Depollution first. Oil, coolant, brake fluid, washer fluid and refrigerant are drained before anything else, so nothing soaks into the ground.
- Hazardous parts out. The battery, any mercury switches and the catalytic converter are removed and sent to their own recycling streams.
- Parts recovery. Working engines, doors, lights and other usable parts are pulled and resold to repair shops and do-it-yourself drivers.
- Shredding. The remaining shell is crushed, shredded and sorted into steel, aluminum and other materials for the mills.
Around 75–80% of a typical vehicle by weight can be recycled. The process is the same whether the car came from a Long Branch driveway or a lot near Woodbine Racetrack.
Scrap car pickup across Etobicoke
Free scrap pickup covers every part of Etobicoke, including Markland Wood, Eringate, Humber Valley Village and Smithfield.
- Mimico
- New Toronto
- Long Branch
- Humber Bay Shores
- Alderwood
- The Kingsway
- Islington Village
- Markland Wood
- Eringate
- Richview
- Humber Valley Village
- Rexdale
- Thistletown
- Smithfield
- West Humber–Clairville
Postal codes M8V–M8Z, M9A–M9C, M9P, M9R, M9V and M9W are all inside our free towing area.
How our trucks reach Etobicoke
Scrap cars often can't roll, so we bring a flatbed or wheel-lift truck that suits the spot. South Etobicoke pickups usually come in along the QEW and The Queensway, and north-end jobs use Highway 427, then Dixon Road or Rexdale Boulevard. If the car is near a landmark like Centennial Park or Colonel Samuel Smith Park, tell us; it helps the driver find you on the first pass.
Outside these areas? Call anyway. We cover most of the GTA. (289) 349-2006
Free towing anywhere in Etobicoke. Based in Burlington.
Scrap car removal Etobicoke: common questions
Still have a question? Call (289) 349-2006 and ask a real person.
What's the least you'll pay to scrap my car in Etobicoke?
We pay at least $300 for a scrap sedan, coupe or hatchback, and at least $500 for an SUV or minivan. Pickups start at $500. Most Etobicoke scrap cars land somewhere in $300 to $2,000, depending on weight, parts and current metal prices.
Does a car have to be complete to be scrapped?
No. We take cars missing wheels, engines, doors or the catalytic converter. A stripped car is worth less because there's less to recover, but it still gets a real offer. Tell us what's gone when you call, so the price doesn't change at pickup.
Can you scrap a car with a rusted-through frame?
Yes. Frame rust is one of the most common reasons Etobicoke cars get scrapped, thanks to years on salted highways. A rotten frame won't stop the tow; if it isn't safe to pull on its wheels, we'll lift it onto a flatbed.
Will my car be crushed right away?
Not right away. The recycler first drains the fluids and removes the battery, converter and any reusable parts. Only then is the shell crushed and shredded. Parts from your car may end up keeping someone else's car on the road.
Do I get a receipt when I scrap my car?
Yes. You and the driver both sign a bill of sale, and you keep a copy. It shows the date, the vehicle and that it changed hands, which is handy for your records and for cancelling your insurance.
Should I cancel my insurance before or after the car is towed?
After. Keep the car insured until it's gone, then call your insurer with the date on the bill of sale. Cancelling too early can leave you exposed if something happens to the car before pickup.
Can I scrap a car that's sitting at a mechanic's shop in Etobicoke?
Yes. If your car is at a repair shop on The Queensway or anywhere else in Etobicoke, we can collect it from there. Let the shop know we're coming, settle any bill you owe them, and be there to sign the ownership.
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Book scrap car removal in Etobicoke
Call (289) 349-2006 or send the form for a firm scrap offer in about 3 minutes. The tow is free, and you're paid in cash before the car leaves.
Open Monday to Saturday, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.