Cash for Cars Scarborough – Same-Day Pickup, Free Towing
Get $300 to $10,000 for your car anywhere in Scarborough, from a West Hill bungalow to an Agincourt townhouse. Running, wrecked or rusted out, we pay cash on the spot and tow it free, usually the same day if you call before noon.
- Free towing
- Cash on the spot
- Same-day pickup available
- Any condition
- Best offer guaranteed
Get your offer in 3 minutes
Free quote. No obligation. We call you back in minutes.
Why Scarborough drivers choose Top Cash 4 Cars
Scarborough runs on cars. Outside the subway and the busiest bus routes, most families need at least one vehicle, and many keep a second for work or school runs. When one gets replaced, the old one often stays put, parked at the side of the driveway or in a townhouse visitor spot, losing value every winter. Highway 401 also crosses the whole district, and daily trips toward downtown or into Durham wear cars out fast.
A minivan with a failed transmission in Malvern, a rusted sedan beside a Cliffside bungalow, or a commuter car with a blown engine near Scarborough Town Centre: we buy them all, tow them free and pay on the spot.
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Firm cash offers
Tell us about the car and we'll give you a price that sticks. The driver doesn't renegotiate in your Scarborough driveway, and there are no hidden towing or admin charges.
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Free towing anywhere in Scarborough
From Birch Cliff in the southwest to Malvern and the Rouge in the northeast, every tow is free. Townhouse lot or underground garage? Let us know and we'll plan for it.
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Same-day pickup
Call before noon and we can usually reach you in Scarborough the same day. Saturday and evening times are open for people who work during the week.
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Any make, model or condition
Running or not, crashed or rusted, with or without keys. Sedans, minivans, SUVs, pickups and work vans all get an offer, no matter how old they are.
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Best offer guaranteed
Show us a written quote from another buyer and here's the deal: we’ll beat any written offer. It saves you calling around Scarborough to compare prices.
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Eco-friendly recycling
Cars that are past saving go to a licensed Ontario recycler, where fluids are captured, parts are reused and metal is recycled instead of rusting behind a house.
Cash for cars in Scarborough: how it works in 3 steps
Most Scarborough sales take one call and about 20–30 minutes on pickup day.
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Step 1: Call or fill in the form
Reach us at (289) 349-2006 or use the online form. Share the year, make, model, kilometres and condition, and tell us where the car is parked. Within about 3 minutes, you'll have a firm cash offer, and you're under no obligation to take it.
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Step 2: Book your pickup
Choose a time that suits you. Same-day pickup is usually available in Scarborough if you call before noon, and next-day is simple to set up. We'll confirm the booking and ring you when the driver is near.
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Step 3: Get paid and say goodbye
Our driver checks the car, you sign the bill of sale and you're handed your cash right there. The car is loaded and off your property in about 20–30 minutes, and that spot by the house is free again.
What vehicles we buy in Scarborough
If it has a VIN, it qualifies. Long winters of salted roads and daily highway driving mean we buy plenty of rusted and high-mileage cars in Scarborough, and they're always welcome.
- Cars that won't run Seized engines, dead transmissions, overheating problems or cars that just won't turn over.
- Collision damage Bent frames, crushed fronts and insurance write-offs, airbags deployed or not.
- Flooded cars Cars damaged in storms, flooded garages or deep standing water.
- Fire damage Engine fires, interior fires and lingering smoke damage.
- Missing keys No keys at all is fine, as long as you can prove you own the car.
- Failed safety Cars that didn't pass an Ontario safety and aren't worth the repairs.
- High-mileage commuters Cars with big kilometres from years of 401 driving.
- Rusted cars Holes in the floors, rocker panels or frame from road salt.
- Running used cars Good, running cars you're replacing, with offers up to $10,000.
- Minivans, SUVs and pickups Larger vehicles, which usually bring more because they weigh more.
- Commercial vehicles Cargo vans, work trucks and company cars from Scarborough businesses.
- Stripped or partly dismantled Cars missing parts or panels still have metal value.
How much is my scrap car worth in Scarborough?
Most scrap and junk cars in Scarborough sell for $300 to $2,000, and well-kept running cars can reach $10,000. The biggest drivers are weight and the parts still on the car, so a complete minivan normally beats a gutted sedan. Read our scrap car value guide for a deeper look.
What sets the price
- Weight of the vehicle
- Larger vehicles hold more steel, which raises scrap value.
- Scrap metal rates
- Steel and aluminum prices shift monthly, and our offers move with them.
- Major components
- A working engine, transmission or catalytic converter adds real value.
- Make and model
- Models with parts in demand earn better offers.
- What's still attached
- Missing wheels, panels or the converter lower the price.
- Running condition
- Cars that still drive are priced as used cars, not scrap.
- 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
- Don't remove the catalytic converter, battery or wheels before pickup.
- Locate your ownership (vehicle permit) before you call.
- Be upfront about damage and rust so the offer stays the same at pickup.
- Tell us when the car last ran, especially if it's been parked a while.
Documents you need to scrap a car in Scarborough
Getting the paperwork right is the quickest way to a smooth pickup.
What to bring
Have your ownership (vehicle permit), which some people call the green slip, and a valid government photo ID. Keys are helpful but not required. If the ownership lists an old address or a different name, mention it when you call and we'll explain your options.
No ownership?
If it's lost, you can apply for a replacement through ServiceOntario. It's worth calling us first, since we can tell you exactly what's needed for your situation before you make the trip. See our guide on selling without ownership.
Money still owing?
A car with a loan or lien can't be sold until the lien is paid off or disclosed. The details depend on your lender, so call us to walk through it. Our guide on selling a car with a lien covers the basics.
Selling for a relative or an estate
If the car belonged to a parent or another relative, you'll usually need the ownership plus estate documents or written authorization. Call ahead so we can confirm the paperwork. Our guide for estate cars explains the process step by step.
Being there at pickup
The owner or an authorized person needs to be at the car to sign the bill of sale and receive payment. In a townhouse complex or apartment building, they'll also guide the driver in. Expect the visit to take about 15–20 minutes.
Licence plates
Take your licence plates off before the tow. In Ontario, plates belong to you, not the car, so keep them for your next vehicle or return them to ServiceOntario. Returned plates aren't refunded. Our licence plate guide has more.
Safety certificate
You don't need one. No safety certificate is required to scrap a car or to sell it to us, so there's no reason to pay for an inspection on a car that's done.
Scarborough neighbourhoods we serve
We buy cars across all of Scarborough, from the lakeside streets of Birch Cliff to Milliken at the Markham border. Nearby, see cash for cars in North York, Pickering and Markham.
- Agincourt
- Malvern
- Scarborough Village
- Birch Cliff
- Cliffside
- Guildwood
- West Hill
- Highland Creek
- Morningside
- Wexford
- Dorset Park
- L'Amoreaux
- Milliken
- Port Union
- Woburn
Every M1 postal code, from M1B to M1X, gets free towing.
Roads, landmarks and access in Scarborough
From Burlington, Scarborough is about an hour away in normal traffic, and Highway 401 brings us straight across it. From there, Markham Road, McCowan Road and Victoria Park Avenue cover the north-south runs, while Kingston Road, Lawrence Avenue East and Eglinton Avenue East take us toward the lake. Scarborough Town Centre, the Toronto Zoo, the University of Toronto Scarborough and Guild Park and Gardens are all handy reference points.
Let us know about access before we arrive: a townhouse complex with a gate, an underground garage in a Kingston Road tower, a dead-end crescent near the Bluffs or a car parked behind a bungalow. We'll send a truck that can reach it.
Don't see your neighbourhood listed? Call us. If it's in Scarborough, we'll be there. (289) 349-2006
Free towing anywhere in Scarborough. Based in Burlington.
Same-day pickup in Scarborough: what to expect
How soon we can come
Call before noon and we can usually get to you in Scarborough the same day. You'll get an arrival window and a call when the driver is close. We pick up Monday to Saturday, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m..
Ways to speed things up
Keep the ownership, ID and keys together, move other cars out of the way and make sure the driver can reach the car. In a townhouse or condo, tell management a tow truck is coming.
What might slow us down
A snowstorm, a backup on the 401, a car blocked in by others or missing paperwork. If anything changes, we'll call you with a new time instead of leaving you guessing.
Top Cash 4 Cars vs your other options in Scarborough
Here's how selling to us compares with the usual alternatives.
| Feature | Top Cash 4 Cars | Private sale (Kijiji / Marketplace) | Dealer trade-in | Driving it to a scrapyard |
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| 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 |
Selling privately in Scarborough can mean weeks of messages and meeting strangers in a plaza parking lot, and a non-running car is even harder to move. We give you one firm price, come to you and pay before the car leaves.
Eco-friendly car recycling in Scarborough
Old cars don't just disappear when we tow them. Here's the path yours takes at a licensed Ontario recycler:
- Fluids are drained first: gas, oil, antifreeze, brake fluid and A/C refrigerant.
- The battery, any mercury switches and the catalytic converter are removed for special handling.
- Good parts, from engines to headlights, are taken off for reuse.
- The empty shell is flattened, shredded and sorted, and the metal heads to mills.
Around 75–80% of a typical vehicle by weight can be recycled. Highland Creek runs through Scarborough and the Rouge River forms its eastern edge, and keeping leaking oil out of storm drains helps protect them. Learn more in our guide to how car recycling works.
What Scarborough customers say
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“I called after work around 7 p.m. I had a car I needed to get rid of and 30 minutes after I made the first call, he showed up and gave me a very fair deal on the car. Car was gone, money in my wallet and I was very happy. He was extremely pleasant, polite, fair and explained things to me the right way.”
Ernesto Vlasic via Customer review
Cash for cars Scarborough FAQs
Still have a question? Call (289) 349-2006 and ask a real person.
How much cash can I get for my car in Scarborough?
Most scrap and junk cars in Scarborough bring $300 to $2,000, and running used cars can be worth up to $10,000. Heavier vehicles and cars with working parts earn more. Call (289) 349-2006 with the details for a firm offer in about 3 minutes.
Is towing really free everywhere in Scarborough?
Yes. Towing is free from Birch Cliff and Cliffside to Malvern, Milliken and Port Union, and it's never subtracted from your offer. Just tell us about gates, garages or tight spots when you book.
Can you pick up from a townhouse complex in Malvern or Agincourt?
Yes. Tell us the complex and where the car is parked, and check whether management needs notice before a tow truck comes in. The driver will follow the complex's parking rules and load the car quickly.
My second car hasn't moved in a year. Will you still buy it?
Yes. Cars that have sat for months usually have a dead battery, soft tires and sticky brakes, and none of that stops us. If the engine was fine when it was parked, tell us, since that can help the offer.
Do you offer same-day pickup in Scarborough?
In most cases, yes, if you call before noon. Scarborough is about an hour from our base, so early calls give us the most room. Traffic on the 401 can affect timing, and we'll keep you updated.
Do you buy cars near the Scarborough Bluffs?
Yes. We pick up in Cliffside, Birch Cliff, Scarborough Village and Guildwood, including the dead-end streets near the Bluffs. Some of those streets are narrow, so tell us if there's room to turn a truck around.
Will the offer change when the driver arrives?
No, not if the car matches what you told us. The driver checks the make, model and condition, then pays the agreed amount. Honest details on the phone mean no surprises at the curb.
Do you buy accident write-offs in Scarborough?
Yes. Collision damage, deployed airbags and insurance write-offs are all fine. The offer depends on weight and what can be salvaged, so describe the damage and tell us if the car still rolls.
Do I keep my licence plates?
Yes. Remove them before the car is towed. In Ontario, plates belong to you, not the vehicle, so you can use them on your next car or return them to ServiceOntario. No refund is paid for returning them.
Can I sell a car without the ownership?
Sometimes, depending on whether the car is registered to you and why the ownership is missing. Call us before you head to ServiceOntario, and we'll point you to the quickest option.
Do you serve areas near Scarborough?
Yes. We also cover Pickering, Ajax, Markham and North York, with the same free towing and cash paid on the spot.
More services and nearby service areas
Get cash for your car in Scarborough today
Your car is worth more on our truck than sitting at the side of the driveway. Call (289) 349-2006 for a firm offer in about 3 minutes, or fill in the form and we'll call you back.
Open Monday to Saturday, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.