Scrap car removal in Calgary starts with one question at our yard: is this car worth more in parts or in metal? We answer it on the phone, buy scrap cars for cash from $200 to $10,000, tow free and pay at pickup. Got a junk car taking up space in the driveway? Call us and we will tell you what it is worth.
Phone 403-614-2357, 7am to 9pm any day, and describe the car: year, manufacturer and condition, plus any accident damage. We tell you whether it is a parts car or a metal car and what we will pay. Choose a pickup time, remove the plate and your belongings, and have the ownership ready. Our tow truck comes to you, often the same day, and our towing services cost you nothing. You sign the bill of sale, get paid, and the car heads to our south-east Calgary yard.
Newer, complete cars have engines, transmissions, doors and electronics with reuse value. Those components are worth more than the steel around them, so a complete late-model car is priced well above its weight.
A very old, rusted-through, burned or stripped wreck has little left to reuse. Its value is mostly steel and other metal, so the offer follows the weight. We still collect it at no charge.
Every part still bolted on adds to what we pay. A car with its catalytic converter, battery, wheels and engine gives the yard more to recover. If parts have been pulled, tell us.
Alberta treats a write-off with water up to the dash, or fire in two or more compartments, as non-repairable: parts or metal only. Those usually go for metal, and the worst can be refused, so describe the condition honestly.
First, each car is made safe to process. Fuel, oil and coolant are drained, the battery comes out and the tires come off. Got leftover motor oil, antifreeze or an old lead-acid battery in the garage? The City of Calgary takes them free through its household hazardous waste drop-off program.
Alberta’s Vehicle Inspection Regulation requires anyone who buys a written-off salvage vehicle for scrap or parts to notify the Registrar within 6 days that it is non-repairable. After that the VIN cannot be registered again.
A yard that judges parts can pay more than metal weight for a complete car, because the parts carry their own value, which a buyer pricing only by the kilogram ignores. If your car still runs or is a recent used car, see cash for cars. See also our junk car removal in Calgary, the guide to eco-friendly scrap car disposal and how to prepare your car for scrapping.
The rest is auto recycling. Once the useful parts are recovered, the shell is crushed and the metal goes on for recycling.
Calgary Auto Salvage is the buyer, not a middleman, so your car comes straight to our yard. We buy whole cars and do not sell parts to the public. Our job is to judge each car for parts and metal, process it, and pay the owner at pickup. Buyers who only weigh the metal skip that first step. As a junk car removal company providing free junk vehicle removal services throughout Calgary, we are also serving Airdrie, Okotoks, Cochrane, Chestermere and other southern Alberta towns. We keep the process fast and reliable: one call, a firm price, and payment when the driver loads the car. If you are deciding whether to sell your car or donate an unwanted vehicle, call us for a number first and compare.
We are purchasing all styles: sedans, pickups, cargo vans, SUVs and minivans. A pickup or van carries more metal than a compact, and work trucks often have drivetrain parts that still hold value. Mention any box, rack or toolbox fitted so our offer covers it.
A car parked behind the garage for years is still worth a call; flat tires and seized brakes do not stop a tow. Calgary’s bylaws prohibit dilapidated vehicles on private property unless they are kept inside a building.
Empty the glovebox, trunk and the space under the seats. Take the plate, garage door opener and parking passes. Do not drain fluids yourself; that is done at the yard. Leave any keys in the car for the driver.
Get a quote for your vehicle quickly and easily by calling us right away. We provide same-day pick-up services and do not charge for towing services. Get instant value for your old or scrap car, van, sedan, truck, or SUV. Call CAS today for auto salvage and vehicle salvage with free towing.
Was pleased to have my car sold the same day I called. Super convenient and polite staff.
I was short on cash and needed to get rid of my vehicle. I got great value and didn’t have to pay for towing.
Very accommodating and punctual, would recommend to anyone.
Great experience, I’d definitely recommend to anyone looking to sell their scrap car.
Same day service, friendly and efficient.
I had a broken down Hummer H3, Calgary Auto Salvage was quick to remove the car and pay me top dollar.
4035 14th St. SE
Calgary, AB
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Phone: 403-614-2357
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Often, if it is complete. The engine, transmission, catalytic converter and body panels add value on top of the metal. A stripped, burned or rusted-out car is priced closer to its weight. Describe it and we will tell you which way it leans.
They come out before the car is crushed. Fluids are drained, and the battery and tires are removed and kept out of the metal stream. Do not drain anything at home; Calgary’s bylaws prohibit open storage of engine oil, brake fluid and antifreeze.
Not if it was a salvage write-off. Alberta requires a buyer who purchases one for scrap or parts to report it as non-repairable within 6 days, and from then on it can never be re-registered. Other cars we buy are dismantled and the shell is recycled.
You can, but tell us before we quote. Removing the battery, wheels or catalytic converter changes what the car is worth, and what we pay is based on what is there at pickup. Do not leave fuel or other fluids leaking onto your driveway.
Yes. Under Alberta rules a non-repairable automobile is only worth its parts and metal, so we pay for what can be recovered. You still need to show that you own it, and mention any fire or flood history when you call.
Yes. Once the car is gone, take the plate to a registry agent to cancel the registration. A $10 plus GST fee comes off any refund owed, and the cheque arrives in about 4 to 6 weeks. Then call your insurer or broker about the coverage.
Get a quote for your vehicle quickly and easily by calling us right away. We provide same-day pick-up services and do not charge for towing services. Get instant value for your old or scrap car, van, sedan, truck, or SUV. Call CAS today for auto salvage and vehicle salvage with free towing.
