Scrap Car Removal in Richmond Hill That Pays You
When a car has nothing left to give, its steel and parts still do. We'll pay you for them, tow the car away free from anywhere in Richmond Hill, and send it to a licensed Ontario recycler. Minimums start at $300 for sedans and $500 for SUVs.
- Free scrap car towing
- Paid at pickup
- Licensed Ontario recyclers
- Running or not
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Is it time to scrap your car?
Most cars don't die in one dramatic moment. They wear out. In Richmond Hill, that often means a long run of Highway 404 commutes, a few hard winters on salted roads, and then one repair estimate too many. A transmission quote that's higher than the car's value. A frame so rusty it can't pass a safety. A second car that's sat in the garage since the kids moved out.
If fixing it costs more than it's worth, scrapping it is usually the smart move. You get paid for the metal and for the parts that still work, the car is gone within a day or two (often the same day), and you stop paying to insure or store something you don't drive.
Not sure if yours is scrap or still sellable? A car that runs and passes a safety may be worth more as a used car. Check our page on selling a used car in Richmond Hill, or call and we'll tell you honestly which way to go.
What your scrap car is worth in Richmond Hill
Scrap cars in Richmond Hill typically bring $300 to $2,000, depending mostly on weight and which parts still work. A compact hatchback usually sits near the low end, while a full-size pickup or van sits closer to the top. Prices depend on current scrap metal rates, which shift every month.
What sets the price
- Curb weight
- More steel means more money, which is why SUVs and minivans start at a $500 minimum.
- Engine and transmission
- A drivetrain that still works can be resold, so it adds to the offer even when the body is finished.
- Catalytic converter
- It contains precious metals and is one of the most valuable single parts on any scrap car.
- Wheels and tires
- Alloy rims and tires with tread left are worth more than bare steel wheels.
- How complete it is
- A car with all its panels, glass and seats is worth more than one that's been picked over.
- This month's metal market
- Steel and aluminum prices change, and our quotes follow the current rate.
- Sedan, coupe or hatchback
- from $300
- SUV or minivan
- from $500
- Pickup truck
- from $500
- Running used car
- up to $10,000
Scrap prices follow the metal market and are updated as rates change.
How to get the most for your car
- Give us the exact year, make, model and engine size, since trim levels can change the price.
- Don't pull the battery or converter to sell separately; the offer drops by more than you'd make.
- Tell us about missing parts up front so the price you're quoted is the price you're paid.
How scrap car removal in Richmond Hill works
Four steps, and you're only busy for two of them.
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Step 1: Get your scrap price
Call (289) 349-2006 or fill in the form. Tell us the year, make and model, whether it runs, and what's missing or broken. We'll give you a firm scrap price in about 3 minutes, and there's no pressure to say yes on the spot.
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Step 2: Choose a pickup slot
We pick up Monday to Saturday, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.. Calls before noon often get a same-day truck. Let us know if the car is in a garage, on a slope in Oak Ridges or blocked in by other vehicles, so the driver arrives with the right equipment.
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Step 3: Hand over the paperwork
Show the driver your ownership (vehicle permit) and photo ID, then sign the bill of sale together. Take your licence plates off before the car is hooked up. The whole visit usually wraps up in about 20–30 minutes.
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Step 4: Get paid, and it's gone
You're paid in cash before the truck pulls away, and the car heads to a licensed Ontario recycler. There's no tow bill, no trip to a scrapyard, and no waiting around for a buyer to call you back.
Preparing your car for pickup
A few minutes of prep before the truck arrives makes the visit quicker.
Clear out your belongings
Check the glovebox, the trunk, under the seats and the spare-tire well. People often leave behind sunglasses, garage door openers and old papers with their address on them. If you use Highway 407, peel the transponder off the windshield so you can move it to your next car.
Take the plates off
Your licence plates stay with you. In Ontario they belong to the owner, not the car, so unscrew them before we arrive and keep them for your next vehicle or return them to ServiceOntario. Our licence plate guide explains your options.
Leave the parts on
It's tempting to sell the battery, tires or catalytic converter yourself. It usually isn't worth it. Our offer already counts those parts, and a stripped car is worth less. If you've already removed something, just tell us when you call so the quote stays accurate.
Make room for the truck
Move other vehicles so the scrap car isn't boxed in, and clear snow from around it in winter. In a condo garage, book the loading area or let security know we're coming. Our pickup prep guide has a short checklist you can print.
What happens after we tow it
Your scrap car doesn't sit in a field. It goes to a licensed Ontario recycler, where the work starts with draining. Engine oil, coolant, brake fluid, fuel and refrigerant are captured so none of it ends up in the soil. Next, the battery, catalytic converter and any mercury switches are removed. Then parts with life left in them, like alternators, starters, doors and mirrors, are pulled and resold to repair shops and do-it-yourselfers.
What's left is flattened, shredded and sorted into steel, aluminum and other materials. Around 75–80% of a typical vehicle by weight can be recycled, and that steel heads back to mills to become new products. For the full story, read how car recycling works or see our auto recycling service.
Scrap car pickup across Richmond Hill
From the Langstaff condos to the larger lots up on the moraine, our free scrap pickup covers:
- Oak Ridges
- Lake Wilcox
- Jefferson
- Westbrook
- Mill Pond
- Crosby
- Bayview Hill
- Rouge Woods
- Observatory
- Doncrest
- Richvale
- North Richvale
- South Richvale
- Langstaff
Postal codes beginning with L4B, L4C, L4E and L4S all qualify for free towing.
Finding your address
Give us the closest major intersection, like Yonge and Elgin Mills or Bayview and 16th Avenue, plus any access notes. For rural properties around Oak Ridges, tell us if the lane is gravel or the car sits far from the road. For addresses right on Yonge Street, we'll plan to load from a side street or driveway rather than the curb lane.
Outside these areas? Give us a call and we'll tell you if we can reach you. (289) 349-2006
Free towing anywhere in Richmond Hill. Based in Burlington.
Scrap car questions from Richmond Hill owners
Still have a question? Call (289) 349-2006 and ask a real person.
What's the minimum you pay for a scrap car in Richmond Hill?
Our minimum is $300 for a complete scrap sedan, coupe or hatchback and $500 for an SUV or minivan. Pickup trucks start at $500. Heavier vehicles and cars with working parts often earn more, and every price follows current scrap metal rates.
Can you remove a scrap car that's been sitting for years?
Yes. Cars that have sat for years with flat tires, seized brakes or a dead battery are routine for us. The driver uses a winch to pull the car onto the truck. If it's in a garage or behind a fence in Richmond Hill, tell us how much room there is.
Should I take the catalytic converter off before scrap pickup?
No. The converter is already counted in our offer, and removing it lowers the price by more than you'd likely get selling it on its own. Cutting it off can also damage the exhaust and make the car harder to move. Leave it where it is.
Do I need to cancel my insurance after the car is scrapped?
Yes. Once the car is gone, call your insurer to cancel the policy or move it to another vehicle. Keep your copy of the bill of sale as proof of the date the car left your hands. Your plates stay with you, so they aren't part of the sale.
Will my scrap car be crushed right away?
Not right away. It goes to a licensed Ontario recycler, where fluids are drained and useful parts are removed first. Only then is the shell crushed and shredded for its metal. That order keeps oil and coolant off the ground and keeps good parts in use.
Do you pick up scrap cars from repair shops in Richmond Hill?
Yes. If your car is at a garage on Yonge Street or in an industrial unit near Highway 404 and you've decided not to fix it, we can collect it there. Let the shop know we're coming, settle any bill you owe them, and make sure someone can sign for the car.
Is there any charge for scrap car removal in Richmond Hill?
No. Towing, paperwork and the trip from Burlington are all on us. The offer we quote is the amount you receive, with nothing taken off at pickup. If anything about the car differs from what you described, the driver will talk it through with you before any money changes hands.
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Ready to scrap your car in Richmond Hill?
Call (289) 349-2006 for a firm scrap price, or send the form and we'll call you. The tow is free and you're paid before the car leaves.
Open Monday to Saturday, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.