Scrap Car Removal in Burnaby
Old car sitting in the driveway? We pay you cash and take it away.
- Paid on the spot
- Our own flatbed
- Quotes often same day
- ICBC paperwork help
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Get Your Free Cash Offer
Tell us about your vehicle. We reply with a clear price, often the same day.
Metropolis Auto offers scrap car removal in Burnaby for old, junk and unwanted cars. You tell us about the car, we give you a cash offer, and our driver picks it up from your home, parking stall or business. No ads to post, no strangers to meet and no haggling at the curb.
Why People Call Us for Junk Car Removal
A car that no longer runs still costs you. It takes up a parking spot, it can get you a notice from your strata or landlord, and it loses value every month it sits. Here are the most common reasons people in Burnaby call us:
- The car failed inspection or needs more work than it is worth.
- You are moving and can’t take the car with you.
- Your strata or landlord wants the car out of the parkade or visitor stall.
- It has not moved in years and the tires are flat.
- You bought a new car and the dealer offered almost nothing for the old one.
- A family member passed away and left a car you need to deal with.
Whatever the reason, one call to Metropolis Auto sorts it out.
How Our Scrap Car Pickup Works
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Send Us the Details
Call (236) 242 0416 or use the quote form. Tell us the year, make and model, whether it starts, whether it rolls, and where it is parked. Photos of all four sides help us give you the right price the first time.
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Accept Your Offer
We give you a clear cash offer. There is no pressure. If you say yes, we book a pickup time that suits you.
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Pickup and Payment
Our driver arrives, checks that the car matches your description, and checks your registration and photo ID. You sign the ICBC Transfer/Tax Form together, you are paid on the spot, and then we load the car.
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Remove Your Plates
Take your licence plates off before the truck leaves. Then visit an Autoplan broker to cancel or move your coverage. Our BC paperwork guide has the full checklist.
Sell My Car for Scrap: What Changes the Price?
People often ask us, “How much will I get if I sell my car for scrap?” The honest answer is that it depends on a few things:
- Weight. Most of a scrap car’s value comes from its metal, so heavier cars are usually worth more.
- Completeness. A car with its engine, transmission, catalytic converter and wheels is worth more than an empty shell.
- Model demand. Some models have parts that buyers always look for.
- Metal prices. Scrap metal prices go up and down every week.
- Access. A car on an open driveway is quicker to load than one in a tight underground parkade.
We explain all of this in our guide, how much is my scrap car worth.
Old Car Removal for Every Type of Vehicle
We buy and remove more than just sedans. Our scrap car removal service covers:
- Cars, sedans, hatchbacks and coupes
- SUVs and crossovers
- Pickup trucks
- Minivans and cargo vans
If the car was in a crash or has a major engine problem, see our page on damaged and non running cars. If you have old forklifts or machines to clear out, see heavy equipment removal.
Unwanted Car Removal From Tight Spaces
Burnaby has a lot of condo towers, townhouse complexes and narrow driveways. Many of the cars we pick up are not sitting in an easy spot. When you book, tell us:
- If the car is in an underground parkade, and the height of the entrance
- Which parking level it is on
- If the car rolls and steers
- If your building needs a booked time or a fob for the truck
With that information we send the right truck and tools, so the pickup is quick and does not block your neighbours.
Before We Arrive: A Quick Checklist
- Take out all your personal things. Check the glovebox, trunk, under the seats and the spare tire area.
- Remove your garage door opener and parking fob.
- Unpair your phone from the car’s screen if you can.
- Have your registration and photo ID ready.
- Make sure the car can be reached, or tell us if it is blocked in.
Our Price Promise
The price we quote is the price we pay. If your car matches what you told us, you get the full amount. If something is different, like a missing engine you did not mention, our driver explains it before anything is loaded, and you can still say no. Read more about how we work.
Scrap Car Removal Near Burnaby
We pick up all over Burnaby, from Metrotown and Brentwood to Edmonds, Capitol Hill and Lougheed. We also offer scrap car removal in Vancouver, New Westminster and Coquitlam. See all areas we serve.
Can you remove a scrap car from an underground parkade?
Yes, in most cases. Many Burnaby buildings have low parkade entrances, so we ask for the entrance height, the parking level and whether the car rolls. With those details Metropolis Auto sends the right truck and tools. Some buildings also need a booked time or a fob, so let us know about any building rules when you call.
My car has not moved in years. Can you still take it?
Yes. Flat tires, a dead battery and rusty brakes are normal for the cars we pick up. Our team uses tools that let us move a car with locked wheels or no air in the tires. Tell us how long the car has been sitting and send a few photos, so we can plan the pickup and give you an accurate offer.
Do you remove abandoned cars?
We can only buy a car from its registered owner, or from someone with the legal right to sell it, such as the executor of an estate. If an unknown car has been left on your property, you need to go through your property manager, strata or the City of Burnaby first. Once ownership is sorted out, Metropolis Auto can make an offer.
What should I take out of the car before pickup?
Remove everything you want to keep. People often forget items in the glovebox, under the seats, in the trunk and around the spare tire. Also take your garage door opener and parking fob. Once the car is on our truck in Burnaby, it is very hard to get anything back, so check twice before our driver arrives.
Do you buy trucks and vans for scrap too?
Yes. Our scrap car removal service in Burnaby covers pickup trucks, SUVs, minivans and cargo vans, not only small cars. Larger vehicles are often worth more because they weigh more. Tell us the year, make and model, and whether the vehicle still runs, and we will give you a cash offer the same way we do for cars.
Is it better to scrap my car or sell it myself?
If your car runs well and needs no work, a private sale may get you more money, but it takes time and you have to deal with strangers. If the car needs a lot of work or does not run, selling it for scrap is usually faster and simpler. Our scrap car value guide compares the options side by side.
Find Metropolis Auto in Burnaby
Metropolis Auto
Address
208 4820 Kingsway, Burnaby, BC V5H 4P1