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Edmonton vehicle buyers
Cash for Cars Edmonton: Sell Your Junk or Scrap Car Today
Firm offer in minutes. Free towing across Edmonton. Get paid when we pick it up.
- Junk, scrap, damaged or non-running
- No repairs or test drives
- Cash or e-transfer at pickup
Serving Edmonton & the Capital Region
A simpler way to sell
Your old car still has value.
If you have a car in Edmonton that won't start, failed an inspection, or has been parked in the driveway since last winter, Cash 4 Junk Vehicles will buy it as it is. You get a firm cash offer over the phone or online, we tow the vehicle away for free, and you get paid when we pick it up. There are no ads to post on Kijiji or Facebook Marketplace, no strangers asking to test-drive a car that doesn't drive, and no repair bills to pay first.
We pay cash for junk cars, scrap cars, wrecked trucks, old SUVs and worn-out vans in every corner of Edmonton and the Capital Region, from Mill Woods to Castle Downs and from Lewis Farms to Clareview.
Get your free quoteCall (780) 236-0089 or fill out our quote form. Most quotes take a few minutes.
Simple from start to finish
How Selling Your Car for Cash Works in Edmonton
Getting cash for cars in Edmonton should take one phone call, not a month of messages. Here is the whole process:
Get a firm offer
We price the car on the details you give us. If the vehicle matches your description at pickup, the price stays the same. No haggling in your driveway.
Book a pickup time
Choose a time that suits you. Same-day pickup is often available when you call in the morning.
Get paid and watch it go
Our driver checks the vehicle and your ownership, completes the bill of sale with you, pays you by cash or e-transfer, and tows the car away at no cost.
What we do
Our Services in Edmonton
Cash for Cars
We pay cash for junk cars, scrap cars, wrecked trucks, old SUVs and worn-out vans in every corner of Edmonton and the Capital Region, from Mill Woods to Castle Downs and from Lewis Farms to Clareview.
Get a quoteScrap Car Removal
When a car is stripped, burned, crushed or too far gone to fix, our scrap car removal service clears it out, often the same day you call. We pay you for the metal and any usable parts, then send the car for proper recycling.
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Junk Car Removal
Junk car removal is for the car that still looks fine but costs more to keep than it's worth: a dead engine, a failed transmission or a car that hasn't moved since the last cold snap.
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Cash for Hail Damaged Cars
Summer storms in central Alberta can cover a car in dents and crack its glass in minutes. If the repair quote is more than the car is worth, or your insurer wrote it off, we pay cash for hail damaged cars as they are.
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Cash for Trucks
We pay cash for trucks of every size, from half-tons like the Ford F-150, Ram 1500, Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra to heavy-duty diesels and work trucks from Nisku and Acheson job sites. Trucks weigh more and their parts stay in demand, so they usually earn higher offers than cars.
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Free Towing
Towing is free with every vehicle we buy, anywhere in Edmonton and the surrounding communities, and it's never deducted from your offer. Our trucks handle flat tires, missing keys and locked wheels, so you don't need to get the car running or move it first.
Get a quoteRunning or not
Junk Cars for Cash: What We Buy
You don't need a running car to get paid. If it's a car, truck, SUV or van, we will make you an offer, whatever its condition. We regularly buy:
Non-running cars with seized engines, blown head gaskets or failed transmissions
Accident-damaged vehicles and insurance write-offs, including vehicles with a salvage status
Cars that failed an Alberta out-of-province inspection or need repairs worth more than the car
Rusted vehicles with rotted rocker panels, brake lines or frames from years of road salt and gravel
Winter casualties: cracked engine blocks, dead electrical systems and cars that never started after a cold snap
Abandoned project cars and vehicles with missing parts
We see every make on Edmonton roads, from Honda Civics and Toyota Corollas to Ford F-150s, Chevrolet Silverados, Dodge Grand Caravans and long-discontinued brands like Pontiac and Saturn. Domestic, Japanese, Korean or European, old or newer, we buy it.
Built for the realities of Alberta
Why Cars in Edmonton Become Scrap Cars Sooner
Edmonton is hard on vehicles. Winter nights regularly drop below minus 30°C, and every cold start puts strain on the battery, starter and engine, even with a block heater plugged in. Spring brings pothole season, when a single hit on Whitemud Drive, the Yellowhead Trail or Anthony Henday Drive can bend a rim or break a suspension part. The salt and sand that keep roads safe all winter work their way into the underbody, and by year ten many cars have rust that no shop can fix at a reasonable price. Long commutes across the North Saskatchewan River valley add kilometres quickly, too.
Eventually the repair estimate costs more than the car is worth. A common rule of thumb: if a repair costs more than half of the car's market value, or it's the second major repair in a year, selling it for scrap usually makes more financial sense than fixing it.
A dead car also costs you money while it sits. You keep paying insurance and registration, it takes up a parking spot, and a vehicle left on blocks can draw a complaint under the City of Edmonton's Community Standards Bylaw. In a condo or apartment lot, management can have it towed to an impound lot, where storage fees add up every day. Selling it for cash ends all of that in one afternoon.
How offers work
What Decides How Much Cash You Get for a Junk Car
As junk car buyers, we base every offer on the vehicle in front of us, not a generic price list. These are the factors that move the number up or down:
Vehicle weight
Most scrap value comes from steel and aluminum sold by weight, so a full-size truck or SUV usually earns more than a compact car.
Year, make and model
Some models have parts that auto recyclers in the Edmonton area are always looking for, which raises the offer.
Reusable parts
A working engine, transmission, alternator, doors or good wheels can push the price above scrap weight.
Catalytic converter
It contains platinum, palladium and rhodium. A car with its original converter is worth more than one without.
Completeness
A car missing its engine, transmission or converter is worth less than a complete one.
Current scrap metal prices
Steel and aluminum prices change with the market, so we quote on today's prices.
One tip: describe the car accurately when you ask for a quote. An honest description gets you an offer that won't change when our driver arrives.
See the difference
Cash for Scrap Cars vs. Other Ways to Get Rid of an Old Car
Edmonton drivers usually weigh four options. Here is how they compare for a car that is old, damaged or not running:
| Option | How long it takes | Who handles towing | What to expect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private sale online | Weeks, sometimes months | The buyer, if they show up | Lowball offers, no-shows and meeting strangers at your home |
| Dealership trade-in | Only when you buy another car | You drive it in, if it runs | Little or no value for a non-running vehicle |
| Taking it to a scrapyard yourself | A day of your time | You pay for a tow truck | Towing costs come out of your payout |
| Cash 4 Junk Vehicles | Often the same day | We do, for free | One call, a firm price and payment at pickup |
Know before we arrive
Paperwork for Selling a Junk Car in Alberta
The paperwork is simple, and our driver brings what's needed. Have these ready:
- Your vehicle registration certificate, showing you as the registered owner
- Valid government-issued photo ID that matches the name on the registration, such as an Alberta driver's licence or Alberta ID card
- A bill of sale, which our driver fills out and signs with you. Keep your copy as proof that you no longer own the vehicle.
Keep your licence plate. In Alberta the plate stays with you, not the car. Take it off before pickup, then transfer it to your next vehicle or cancel the registration at any Alberta registry agent. Call your insurance company once the car is gone to cancel or move your coverage.
Lost your registration? Call us before booking. A registry agent can usually issue a copy, and we'll tell you exactly what we need. If there's still a loan on the car, let us know up front: a lien registered in Alberta's Personal Property Registry has to be cleared before ownership can change. Selling a vehicle for a family member or an estate is also possible with the right authorization or executor documents.
We come to you
Areas We Serve in Edmonton and the Capital Region
We offer free junk car removal everywhere in Edmonton, north and south of the river. That includes Downtown, Oliver, Garneau, Old Strathcona and the Whyte Avenue area, Mill Woods, Ellerslie, Summerside, Heritage Valley, Windermere, Terwillegar, Riverbend, Callingwood, Lewis Farms, the West Edmonton Mall area, Castle Downs, Clareview, Belvedere, Beverly and Londonderry, along with the city's industrial areas.
Outside city limits, we also pay cash for cars in Sherwood Park and Strathcona County, St. Albert, Spruce Grove, Stony Plain, Leduc, Nisku, Beaumont, Fort Saskatchewan, Devon, Morinville and Acheson. If you're not sure we cover your area, call us and ask.
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After the pickup
What Happens to Your Car After Pickup
Your car gets recycled properly. Fluids and A/C refrigerant are drained and recovered, the battery and tires are recycled, and working parts are resold. The rest is shredded so the steel can be reused, which keeps leaking fluids out of Edmonton's soil, storm drains and river valley.
More value recovered. Less left behind.
Straight answers
Frequently Asked Questions
Have a question about your vehicle? Call us anytime.
(780) 236-0089How much cash can I get for my junk car in Edmonton?
It depends on the vehicle's weight, its reusable parts, whether the catalytic converter is still on, and current scrap metal prices. Full-size trucks and SUVs usually earn more than compact cars. Call (780) 236-0089 or use our quote form for an exact number.
Do you buy cars that don't run?
Yes. Most of the vehicles we buy don't run. Dead engines, failed transmissions and electrical problems don't stop us from making an offer.
Can I sell my car without keys?
Yes. Our trucks can tow a car without keys. Just mention it when you request your quote.
Can I sell a car that isn't registered in my name?
The registered owner needs to sell it, or you need written authorization or estate documents showing you have the right to sell. Call us and we'll explain what works for your situation.
How fast can you pick up my car?
Often the same day, and usually within a day or two. Call earlier in the day for the best chance at same-day scrap car removal.
Do I need to be there at pickup?
In most cases, yes, so you can show your ID, sign the bill of sale and get paid. If you can't be there, ask us about other arrangements.
Ready when you are
Turn That Junk Car Into Cash Today
When you need cash for cars in Edmonton, skip the hassle. The car in your driveway is worth more as cash in your pocket than as a winter's worth of insurance, bylaw worries and lost parking. Call Cash 4 Junk Vehicles at (780) 236-0089 or request a quote online. You'll get a firm offer in minutes, free towing anywhere in Edmonton and payment the moment we pick it up.