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What is a Scrap Car Worth in Vancouver?
Scrap car prices in Vancouver range from $200 to $800 for most vehicles, with ICBC write-offs and Pacific export access for non-ferrous metals pushing BC rates above the national average. The city's dense yard network across Metro Vancouver — Surrey, Burnaby, and Langley all service Vancouver requests — creates strong competition. Free towing is standard citywide. Bring your ICBC registration for a smooth transfer.
Cash for cars Vancouver is backed by one of the most active scrap car markets in Western Canada — and scrap car removal across Metro Vancouver is fast and competitive. ICBC write-off regulations and emissions requirements push thousands of older vehicles into the scrap market each year. The Lower Mainland's concentration of junk car removal operators — particularly in Surrey, Langley, and the Tri-Cities — means strong competition for your vehicle regardless of whether you're in East Van, Burnaby, or the North Shore.
Getting cash for cars in Vancouver requires knowing one thing: the ICBC write-off pipeline fills yards here with well-documented late-model vehicles at a predictable cadence — which means private owners need to price competitively. The city's multicultural vehicle mix (high proportions of Japanese imports, Korean vehicles, and well-maintained luxury cars) means Vancouver yards are experienced with a wider range of makes and models than most Canadian cities. Burnaby, Surrey, and Langley processors all service Vancouver pickup requests, so you're effectively shopping a Metro Vancouver pool of buyers. Free towing is standard citywide. Bring your BC vehicle registration — the ICBC transfer system handles the paperwork on the yard's end, but you still need to sign over the title.
Scrap Metal Prices in Vancouver
Full price table →Steel (HMS #1)
$0.43–$0.61/kg
OEM Cat Converter
$85–$260 ea
Aluminum (cast)
$1.71–$1.97/kg
Updated 2026-09-28 · Prices in CAD
Areas Served in Vancouver
How you get paid
BC yards typically pay by cash or e-transfer at the time of pickup.
Pickup timing
Same-day and next-day pickup is available in Metro Vancouver, Surrey, and surrounding communities.
British Columbia paperwork requirement
British Columbia requires a signed Transfer/Tax Form (APV9T) to transfer a vehicle to a scrap yard. You can download the form from ICBC or pick one up at any Autoplan broker before arranging pickup.
ICBC — vehicle transfer ↗·Step-by-step guide for British Columbia →Scrap Car Vancouver — Common Questions
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