Scrap Car Removal Kitchener – Paid by Weight and Parts, Towed Free
Done with a car that's no longer worth fixing? We pick up scrap cars anywhere in Kitchener, from Stanley Park to Laurentian Hills, pay you on the spot and deliver the car to a licensed Ontario recycler.
- Free towing
- Paid at pickup
- Licensed recycling
- Keys optional
Get your offer in 3 minutes
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When it's time for scrap car removal in Kitchener
Most cars we scrap in Kitchener reach that point slowly. Years of 401 commuting pile on the kilometres, Waterloo Region winters coat everything in salt, and one day the repair estimate is bigger than the car's value. That's the moment to stop paying for repairs and let the metal and parts pay you instead.
The scrap value of a car comes from two places. Weight is the base: steel, aluminum and copper are sold by the tonne. On top of that, parts like the catalytic converter, engine, transmission and alloy wheels can be recovered and resold.
If your car still runs reliably, check what it's worth as a used car first on our sell my car in Kitchener page. If it doesn't, scrapping is usually the right call, and our guide to damaged and written-off cars covers crash-damaged vehicles.
Three steps to scrap your car in Kitchener
From quote to cash in one short visit.
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Step 1: Request a quote
Call (289) 349-2006 or use the form with your car's details and condition. Let us know if it rolls, if it has keys and what's missing. We base the price on weight, parts and current metal rates, and you'll hear back in about 3 minutes.
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Step 2: Schedule the pickup
Pick any open slot, evenings and Saturdays included. If you call before noon, we can usually reach Kitchener the same day. We'll send a flatbed or wheel-lift truck that suits where the car is parked.
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Step 3: Sign, get paid, done
You sign the ownership over and the driver pays you on the spot. The car is loaded in about 20 minutes and heads straight to a licensed Ontario recycler for processing.
What the recycler does with your car
Here's what happens after your car leaves Kitchener.
Depollution
Every fluid is drained first: engine oil, gas, coolant, brake and transmission fluid, washer fluid and the air-conditioning refrigerant. These are stored for recycling or safe disposal so they can't leak into soil or water.
Hazardous parts out
The battery is removed for recycling, along with mercury switches found in some older cars. The catalytic converter is taken off so the platinum, palladium and rhodium inside it can be recovered.
Parts recovery
Engines, transmissions, alternators, doors, lights and wheels that still work are pulled, checked and resold. That keeps good parts in use and lowers repair costs for other drivers.
Shredding and metal recovery
The stripped shell is flattened and fed through a shredder. Magnets and other separators sort steel from aluminum, copper and other materials, which go back to mills. Around 75–80% of a typical vehicle by weight can be recycled. Read how car recycling works.
Kitchener scrap car prices: what to expect
Most scrap cars in Kitchener bring $300 to $2,000. We pay at least $300 for a sedan, coupe or hatchback, and at least $500 for SUVs, minivans and pickups. Scrap prices depend on current metal rates, so offers track the market from month to month.
What sets the price
- Weight and size
- Bigger vehicles hold more metal, so pickups and full-size SUVs top the list.
- Converter and precious metals
- The metals inside the catalytic converter make it one of the most valuable scrap parts.
- Resaleable parts
- A working engine, transmission or set of alloy wheels lifts the offer.
- Aluminum and copper
- Radiators, wiring and alloy parts are worth more per kilo than steel.
- What's still on the car
- Each missing part lowers the total a little, but never to zero.
- 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 month to month.
How to get the most for your car
- Leave the car whole, because parts sold separately rarely add up to more.
- Remove your plates and personal belongings before pickup.
- Tell us about missing parts so the offer doesn't change.
- Keep the ownership and photo ID ready for the driver.
Getting your car ready for scrap pickup
Ten minutes of prep keeps the visit short and the price where we quoted it.
Find the paperwork
Locate your ownership (vehicle permit) and a government photo ID with the same name. If the permit is missing, call us before you order a replacement, because we may still be able to help and can tell you exactly what's needed.
Plates and personal items
Remove the plates, since in Ontario they belong to you, not the vehicle. Then check the glovebox, trunk and under the seats for documents, parking passes and garage openers. Anything left inside goes to the recycler with the car.
Leave it whole
Don't pull the battery, catalytic converter or tires to sell on their own. Our offer already counts them, and a car missing parts is harder to load and worth less. If something is already gone, just tell us when you call.
Insurance timing
Keep the car insured until it's picked up, then call your insurer to cancel the policy. Hold on to your copy of the bill of sale, because it's your record of the date the car left your hands.
Scrap car pickup across Kitchener
We collect scrap cars in every Kitchener neighbourhood, plus rural addresses on the edge of the city.
- Downtown Kitchener
- Victoria Park
- Mount Hope
- Bridgeport
- Stanley Park
- Chicopee
- Grand River South
- Rockway
- Forest Heights
- Laurentian Hills
- Country Hills
- Huron Park
- Williamsburg
- Pioneer Park
- Doon
Pickup is free for postal codes N2A, N2B, N2C, N2E, N2G, N2H, N2M, N2N, N2P and N2R.
Before the truck arrives
Make sure the car can be reached. In a downtown condo, confirm the garage clearance and book the visit with building management if needed. In townhouse complexes around Doon and Pioneer Park, tell us where the car is and where the truck can stop. For older homes near Mount Hope or Rockway, mention a narrow driveway or a garage at the back of the lot.
Outside Kitchener? Call us, because we also serve Waterloo and Cambridge. (289) 349-2006
Free towing anywhere in Kitchener. Based in Burlington.
Scrap car removal questions in Kitchener
Still have a question? Call (289) 349-2006 and ask a real person.
What's the minimum scrap price in Kitchener?
Our minimums are $300 for sedans, coupes and hatchbacks, $500 for SUVs and minivans, and $500 for pickups. Most cars bring more than that, depending on weight and parts, and every price follows current scrap metal rates.
Does the car need all four wheels?
No. Missing wheels lower the offer slightly but don't stop the pickup. The driver will use a flatbed and winch to load the car, even if it's sitting on blocks in a garage or driveway.
Can I take parts off before you scrap it?
You can, but tell us first. Removing the battery, catalytic converter, wheels or engine changes the value, so the offer will reflect what's left. Most people end up with more money by leaving the car complete.
What happens to my ownership after the car is scrapped?
You sign the ownership over to us at pickup, which transfers the vehicle out of your name. Keep your copy of the bill of sale, remove your plates and cancel your insurance once the car is gone.
Can you scrap a car that still has a lien on it?
Only once the lien is dealt with. Any lien must be paid off or disclosed before the sale, so call us first and we'll explain the usual steps. Our lien guide has more detail.
How fast can you scrap my car in Kitchener?
Call before noon and we can usually be there the same day. The visit itself takes about 20 minutes, and you're paid before the car is loaded. Evening and Saturday times are available if weekdays don't work.
Do you scrap cars in winter if they're snowed in?
Yes, all winter long. Shovel around the car if you can and let us know if it's frozen down. The driver can usually winch it free, though a heavy snowfall may push the pickup to the next day.
Will my car be resold or crushed?
It depends on its condition. A car that can be safely repaired may be resold, while a finished car is stripped for parts and crushed by a licensed recycler. Either way, you've signed it over to us at pickup.
Can you scrap a car from a Conestoga College student lot or rental?
Yes, as long as the person on the ownership signs, or gives written authority to someone who will. Check that the lot allows a tow truck, and tell us exactly where the car is parked when you book.
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Schedule scrap car removal in Kitchener
Call (289) 349-2006 for a firm price based on today's metal rates. Free towing, payment on the spot and licensed recycling.
Open Monday to Saturday, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.