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What is a Scrap Car Worth in Toronto?
Scrap car prices in Toronto range from $200 to $900 for most vehicles — Canada's highest range due to the country's most competitive yard market. Dozens of licensed auto recyclers serve the 416, pushing offers above the provincial average. Same-day pickup is effectively standard. A running car in good condition can fetch $500–$900; major damage brings the lower end. Use the calculator above as your price floor before calling any yard.
Cash for cars Toronto offers are the highest in Canada — and that's because scrap car removal in Toronto draws from the country's most competitive market. Dozens of licensed yards and junk car removal services operate across the GTA, bidding for vehicles from Etobicoke to Scarborough. That competition works in your favour: Toronto car owners typically receive offers at or near the top of the market range. Same-day pickup is widely available, and most yards pay by e-transfer at the time of pickup.
Getting the best cash for cars in Toronto requires more preparation than in smaller cities — when dozens of yards are competing, the difference between a mediocre offer and a good one often comes down to whether you know your vehicle's floor value before the first call. Use the estimate above as your anchor. Most Toronto yards will meet or beat it for a vehicle in the condition described; if the first yard doesn't, call the second. Same-day pickup is effectively standard in the 416. Bring your vehicle ownership; if it's lost, ServiceOntario can reissue one. One tip often missed: the catalytic converter value is included in your estimate above — don't let a yard tell you it doesn't count.
Scrap Metal Prices in Toronto
Full price table →Steel (HMS #1)
$0.42–$0.59/kg
OEM Cat Converter
$85–$250 ea
Aluminum (cast)
$1.68–$1.94/kg
Updated 2026-09-28 · Prices in CAD
Areas Served in Toronto
How you get paid
Most Ontario yards pay by cash or e-transfer at the time of pickup.
Pickup timing
Same-day and next-day pickup is standard in most Ontario cities.
Ontario paperwork requirement
Ontario requires a vehicle ownership (permit) to transfer a scrap car. If yours is lost or misplaced, you can order a replacement online or in person at any ServiceOntario location before scrapping.
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