Cash for Cars Toronto | Free Towing

Why Toronto drivers sell their cars to us

Selling a car in downtown Toronto is harder than selling one in the suburbs. Buyers want to see it, and in the core that often means a visitor pass, a buzzer code and a trip down to P2. A car that won't start can't be driven to a dealer, and a tow out of a condo garage needs a truck that clears the ceiling. Add permit parking, laneway garages and streetcar tracks, and a lot of owners just let the car sit.

We sort out the access for you. A dead Civic on P3 near Yonge and Eglinton, a rusted minivan in a Leslieville laneway or a crumpled hatchback outside a semi on the Danforth: we get each one out and pay on the spot.

Firm cash offers

The number you get on the phone is the number you're paid, as long as the car matches your description. No shrinking quotes at the curb, and no fuel or paperwork fees taken off at the end.
Free towing anywhere in Toronto

From the Beaches to Weston, towing is free. Underground garage, narrow lane or shared driveway? Mention it when you book and we'll send a truck that suits the spot.
Same-day pickup

Call before noon and a driver can usually reach downtown, the east end or the west end that same day. Evening and Saturday slots help if you work regular hours.
Any make, model or condition

Dead battery, seized engine, flood damage, missing keys or a smashed front end. Compacts, SUVs, minivans and work vans all qualify, no matter how old they are.
Best offer guaranteed

Have a written quote from another Toronto buyer? Send it over. Our promise is simple: we’ll beat any written offer, so there's no need to shop the car around.
Eco-friendly recycling

Cars that can't go back on the road go to a licensed Ontario recycler. Fluids come out first, good parts are reused and the metal is recycled rather than left to rust.

How cash for cars in Toronto works in 3 steps

Most sales in the core take one phone call and about 20–30 minutes on pickup day.

Step 1: Get a free offer

Call (289) 349-2006 or fill in the form with the year, make, model, kilometres and condition. Tell us where the car sits, whether that's P2 in a condo or a garage off a lane. You'll have a firm offer in about 3 minutes, with no obligation to accept.
Step 2: Choose a pickup time

Pick a time that works for you. Same-day pickup is usually possible if you call before noon, and next-day slots are easy to get. We confirm the booking and call when the driver is getting close.
Step 3: Get paid, then we tow

The driver checks the car against your description, you sign the bill of sale and you're paid cash on the spot. Then the car is loaded and gone, usually within about 20–30 minutes of arrival.

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What vehicles we buy in Toronto

If it has a VIN, we'll make an offer. In the core we see a lot of cars that simply sat too long, along with older models that picked up years of salt rust on city streets.

Won't start or won't move Dead batteries, seized engines, blown head gaskets and failed transmissions, including cars parked for years.
Accident damage From scraped bumpers to total losses your insurer won't repair, even if the airbags went off.
Flood damage Cars soaked in a flooded underground garage, a low underpass or a summer storm.
Fire and vandalism damage Burned interiors, smashed windows and parts taken in a break-in.
No keys Lost keys are common with inherited or long-parked cars, and we can still tow them away.
Failed safety inspection Cars that failed an Ontario safety check and need more repairs than they're worth.
High kilometres Older commuter cars where the next repair bill is bigger than the car's value.
Rusted bodies and frames Rocker panels, floors and frames worn through by years of road salt.
Running used cars Clean, running cars you no longer need, with offers up to $10,000.
SUVs, minivans and pickups Bigger family vehicles and trucks, which usually fetch more because they weigh more.
Work and fleet vehicles Cargo vans and small business vehicles, one at a time or several in a single visit.

How much is my scrap car worth in Toronto?

Most scrap and junk cars in Toronto sell for $300 to $2,000, and a good running car can bring up to $10,000. Weight and working parts matter most, so a heavy SUV or a car with a sound engine usually earns more than a stripped compact. Our guide on what a scrap car is worth explains the maths.

What sets the price

Vehicle weight: Heavier cars carry more steel, so pickups, SUVs and minivans usually earn more.
Metal prices: Steel and aluminum prices move every month, and our offers follow them.
Valuable parts: A working engine, transmission, catalytic converter and alloy wheels all add value.
Model demand: Popular models have parts that sell quickly, which lifts the price.
Completeness: Missing parts lower the offer, but a partly stripped car still has value.
Whether it runs: A running car is priced as a used car, often well above scrap value.

Payout ticket Top Cash 4 Cars

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.

See what my car is worth

How to get the most for your car

Leave the catalytic converter and battery in place; pulling them lowers your offer.
Have your ownership (vehicle permit) ready so the sale isn't held up.
Describe any damage honestly so the price holds when the driver arrives.
Keep the keys with the car if you still have them.

Documents you need to scrap a car in Toronto

Paperwork is where most sales stall, so here's what to have ready before the truck shows up.

What to have ready

Have your ownership (vehicle permit), which many people call the green slip, plus a valid government photo ID. If you have keys, leave them with the car. That covers most Toronto sellers. If the name on the ownership isn't yours, tell us when you book so we can explain the extra steps.

Lost your ownership?

It happens a lot with cars that have been parked in a garage for years. You can get a replacement at a ServiceOntario centre, and there are several in Toronto. Call us before you go, though, and we'll tell you exactly what's needed. Our guide on selling a car without ownership covers the options.

Car still has a loan or lien?

A lien has to be paid off or disclosed before the sale. How that works depends on the lender and the amount owing, so every case is a little different. Call us to talk it through, and read our guide to selling a car with a lien before you book.

Selling for a family member or an estate?

Many cars we buy in older Toronto neighbourhoods belonged to a parent or grandparent. You'll usually need the ownership plus papers showing you can act for the owner or the estate, such as a signed authorization or estate documents. Call first, and see our guide on selling a deceased family member's car.

Do I need to be there at pickup?

Yes, or someone you've authorized must be. That person signs the bill of sale and takes the payment. In a condo, they'll also need to let the driver into the garage. The whole visit usually takes about 15–20 minutes.

What happens to my licence 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. There's no refund for returned plates. Our guide on what to do with your plates has more detail.

Do I need a safety certificate?

No. You don't need a safety certificate to sell a car for scrap, or to sell it to us. That's handy if your car just failed its inspection at a Toronto garage and you'd rather not pay for the repairs.

Toronto neighbourhoods we serve

We pick up across the old City of Toronto, East York and York, from the lake up to the North York line. Separate pages cover cash for cars in North York, Scarborough and Etobicoke.

The Annex
Leslieville
Riverdale
The Beaches
The Danforth
Liberty Village
Parkdale
Roncesvalles
The Junction
Little Italy
Cabbagetown
Yonge and Eglinton
Leaside
East York
Weston

Towing is free for every M4, M5 and M6 postal code in the core, plus M9N in Weston.

Getting to you: roads, landmarks and access

From Burlington, our trucks reach downtown in about 50 minutes in normal traffic, using the QEW and the Gardiner Expressway. Lake Shore Boulevard gets us to Liberty Village and the waterfront, while the Don Valley Parkway is the quick way to Riverdale, Leaside and East York. A nearby landmark, like Exhibition Place, High Park, Casa Loma or St. Lawrence Market, helps the driver find you.

Tell us about the parking setup too: the garage height in your building, a laneway with no turnaround, a mutual drive you share with a neighbour, or a main street with rush-hour rules. With those details we send a truck that fits.

Don't see your street? Call us. If it's in Toronto, we'll come. (289) 349-2006

Free towing anywhere in Toronto. Based in Burlington.

Same-day pickup in Toronto: what to expect

Timing

Call before noon and we can usually pick up in the core the same day. We'll give you an arrival window and call when the driver is close. Pickups run Monday to Saturday, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., so evening and Saturday times are open too.

What speeds things up

Have the ownership and your photo ID ready, keep the keys handy and clear a path to the car. In a condo, tell the concierge or property manager that a tow truck is coming, and sort out visitor access ahead of time.

What can slow things down

Snowstorms, a jam on the Gardiner or the DVP, a car boxed in by other vehicles, or missing paperwork. If something changes, we call you rather than leave you waiting on the sidewalk.

Top Cash 4 Cars vs your other options in Toronto

Here's how a direct sale stacks up against listing the car, trading it in or hauling it to a scrapyard yourself.

Feature	Top Cash 4 Cars	Private sale (Kijiji / Marketplace)	Dealer trade-in	Driving it to a scrapyard
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

A private sale in Toronto usually means letting strangers into your building's garage or meeting them on your street, often more than once. If you want the car gone this week with cash in hand, selling to us is the shorter road.

Eco-friendly car recycling in Toronto

When a car can't safely go back on the road, it goes to a licensed Ontario recycler. Here's what happens there:

Oil, coolant, brake fluid, washer fluid and air-conditioning refrigerant are drained and handled safely.
The battery and catalytic converter are taken out and recycled separately.
Engines, alternators, doors, wheels and other good parts are pulled for reuse.
The shell is crushed and shredded, and the steel goes back to mills.

Around 75–80% of a typical vehicle by weight can be recycled. In a city this dense, that matters. Oil dripping in a laneway gets washed away by the next rain, and runoff in Toronto can end up in the Don, the Humber or Lake Ontario. Getting a leaking car off your property stops that. Our guide on how car recycling works goes into more detail.

What Toronto customers say

“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 Toronto FAQs

Still have a question? Call (289) 349-2006 and ask a real person.

How much cash can I get for my car in Toronto?

Most scrap and junk cars in Toronto bring $300 to $2,000, and running used cars can be worth up to $10,000. Heavier vehicles and cars with good parts get more. Call (289) 349-2006 with the year, make, model and condition, and you'll have a firm number in about 3 minutes.

Can you tow a car out of a condo garage in downtown Toronto?

Usually, yes. Many towers downtown, in Liberty Village and around Yonge and Eglinton have low ceilings, so tell us the building and the parking level. We'll send equipment that fits or arrange to bring the car up to the surface first. Let your concierge know we're coming.

Is towing free everywhere in Toronto?

Yes. Towing is free across the core, from the Beaches and Leslieville to the Junction, Weston and Leaside, and it's never taken off your offer. The same goes for North York, Scarborough and Etobicoke.

My car is in a Leslieville laneway garage. Can you reach it?

In most cases, yes. Many Leslieville, Riverdale and Annex garages open onto narrow lanes, so tell us how wide the lane is and whether there's room to turn. If the car can't be pulled straight onto the truck, the driver can winch it out or move it with dollies.

Will the price change when your driver arrives?

No, as long as the car matches what you described. The driver checks the basics, such as make, model and condition, and then pays the price we quoted. That's why we ask detailed questions on the phone.

Do you offer same-day pickup in Toronto?

Usually, yes. Call before noon and we can often reach downtown, the east end or the west end the same day. Traffic on the Gardiner or the DVP can push a pickup into the evening, and we'll keep you posted on timing.

Can you load my car from a Toronto street permit spot?

Yes. If the car is on your street, the driver loads it at the curb. On streets with streetcar tracks or rush-hour stopping rules, like Queen, King or College, we pick a time outside the restricted hours.

What should I do with my licence plates?

Take them off before the car leaves. In Ontario, plates stay with you, not the car, so keep them for your next vehicle or return them to ServiceOntario. There's no refund for returning them.

Do you buy flood-damaged cars in Toronto?

Yes. Toronto storms have flooded underground garages and low roads before, and water-damaged cars are welcome. They're usually priced close to scrap value, but heavier vehicles and those with good parts can bring more. Tell us how high the water reached.

Can I sell more than one car at once?

Yes. If you're clearing out a garage or a family estate in Toronto, we can price and tow several vehicles in one visit. Each one gets its own offer, and you're paid for all of them before they leave.

Do you beat other offers?

Yes. If another buyer has given you a written quote, send it to us. Our guarantee is that we’ll beat any written offer, so you don't have to drive around the city collecting prices.