Scrap Car Prices in Canada — Free Instant Estimate

Scrap car prices in Canada typically range from $150 to $850, but the spread is wider than most people expect. The biggest driver is vehicle weight — a full-size pickup truck like a Ford F-150 contains roughly 900 kg of steel, while a compact sedan averages 700 kg. At current Canadian scrap metal rates, that base metal value alone ranges from $140 to $180 before any other factors are applied.

The part most sellers overlook is the catalytic converter. An OEM cat from a half-ton truck adds $150–$220 to your offer. Aftermarket replacements are worth far less. A missing catalytic converter reduces your payout by $50–$80. Running condition matters too: a car that starts and drives is worth up to 60% more than one with major frame or engine damage, even at identical weights.

Local market conditions also affect what you get. Scrap yards in high-density cities like Toronto, Calgary, Vancouver, and Edmonton compete harder for vehicles, which tends to push offers above the provincial average. Rural areas typically see lower offers because towing costs eat into yard margins.

ScrapHub's free calculator accounts for all of these variables — your vehicle's actual curb weight, current scrap metal prices by province, catalytic converter type, mileage bracket, title status, and condition — and returns a real price range before you speak to any yard. That means when a yard calls you with an offer, you already know whether it's fair.