Scrap Car Removal and Cash for Cars in Vancouver
Old car stuck in a Vancouver lane or parkade? We buy it and move it.
- Paid on the spot
- Our own flatbed
- Quotes often same day
- ICBC paperwork help
Real pickupsCars and machines we bought in Burnaby
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 and cash for cars in Vancouver, just across Boundary Road from our Burnaby base. We buy old, junk, damaged and non running cars from houses, apartments and businesses all over the city. Get a quote, pick a time, and get paid before we load the car.
Why Selling a Car in Vancouver Is Different
Vancouver has its own challenges when a car stops running:
- Limited parking. Many homes have one spot, and a dead car blocks it.
- Back lanes. In East Vancouver, many cars sit in garages or parking pads off the lane, often with tight turns.
- Permit parking zones. Some streets limit how long a car can stay parked, so a car that won’t move can quickly become a problem.
- Tower parkades. Downtown, the West End and Yaletown condos have underground parking with low entrances.
We plan every Vancouver pickup around these limits. Tell us where the car is, and we bring the right truck for the space.
Neighbourhoods We Cover in Vancouver
We buy cars all across the city, including:
- East Vancouver: Hastings Sunrise, Grandview, Commercial Drive, Renfrew, Collingwood, Killarney and Fraserview
- Central Vancouver: Mount Pleasant, Riley Park, Kensington, Fraser Street and Sunset
- West Side: Kitsilano, Point Grey, Dunbar, Kerrisdale, Oakridge and Marpole
- Downtown: the West End, Yaletown, Coal Harbour and False Creek
Cash for Cars in Vancouver: How It Works
- 01Call or send the form with the year, make, model and condition.
- 02Tell us where the car is parked: street, lane, driveway or parkade.
- 03Get your cash offer and choose a pickup time.
- 04Our driver arrives, checks the car and your papers, and fills out the ICBC Transfer/Tax Form with you.
- 05You are paid on the spot before the car is loaded.
Not sure about your papers? Read our BC paperwork guide.
What We Buy in Vancouver
Old and Junk Cars
Cars that are worn out or not worth fixing. Learn more about our scrap car removal service.
Damaged and Non Running Cars
Cars hit in a crash, flooded or stuck with engine problems. See how we buy damaged cars.
Business Equipment
Old forklifts and shop machines from Vancouver businesses and warehouses, including the industrial areas near the port and along Marine Drive. See heavy equipment removal.
Tips for a Smooth Pickup in Vancouver
- Lane pickups: Make sure garbage bins and other cars are not blocking the lane on pickup day.
- Street pickups: If the car is on a permit street, tell us so we can plan around parking rules.
- Parkades: Send the entrance height and parking level, and arrange a fob or gate code if needed.
- Strata buildings: Check if your strata needs notice before a tow truck comes in.
Nearby Areas We Serve
We also pick up in Burnaby, right next door, and in New Westminster. See all areas we serve.
Can you pick up a car from a Vancouver back lane?
Yes. Many of our Vancouver pickups happen in East Vancouver lanes, from garages and parking pads. Tell Metropolis Auto how wide the lane is, whether the car is inside a garage, and whether it rolls. On pickup day, please make sure bins and other vehicles are not blocking the way, so our truck can get in and out quickly.
Do you pick up from downtown Vancouver condo parkades?
Yes, in most cases. Downtown, West End and Yaletown parkades often have low entrances, so send us the entrance height and the parking level. If the building needs a booked time, a fob or a gate code, arrange it before pickup. With these details Metropolis Auto can plan a quick pickup that does not disturb your neighbours.
How fast can you get to Vancouver?
Vancouver is right next to our Burnaby base, just across Boundary Road. We often send your cash offer the same day you contact us, and then book the pickup at a time that suits you. The exact time depends on where the car is and how busy our trucks are, so call Metropolis Auto early in the day.
Do you pay the same in Vancouver as in Burnaby?
Metropolis Auto prices cars in Vancouver the same way as in Burnaby: the weight, the model, the condition and today’s metal prices. Location and access are part of every quote, so a very hard pickup can change the number. We always tell you the full offer before booking, never at your door.
Serving Vancouver From Burnaby
Metropolis Auto
Address
208 4820 Kingsway, Burnaby, BC V5H 4P1