Who pays cash for cars in Coquitlam?
Jay's Junk Car Towing, a family-run, owner-operated business that has been buying and towing vehicles since 2000. You deal with Jay directly for the quote, the questions and the scheduling.
Cash for Cars in Coquitlam
Jay's Junk Car Towing buys cars, SUVs, trucks and vans in Coquitlam, running or not. Call Jay at 604-889-4470 with the year, make, model and condition, get a cash number on the phone, and get paid before the vehicle is loaded. Towing is free on the vehicles Jay buys.
Owner-operated since 2000 · Serving Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and Port Moody
Free towing
Paid before loading
Owner-operated since 2000
Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody
Quick answers
How fast can it happen?
Most vehicles are picked up the same day or the next day, at a time that suits you, including evenings and weekends.
Do I pay for towing?
No. Towing is free on the vehicles Jay buys. Nothing is taken off your number for fuel, winching or distance.
What do I need?
Government photo ID and proof of ownership, normally your ICBC registration. Take your licence plates off before the vehicle leaves.
What Jay buys in Coquitlam
Cars, SUVs, minivans, pickups and work vans of any year, running or not. Around Coquitlam that usually means Civics, Accords, Santa Fes, Highlanders, Foresters and Edges, plus the odd truck or van that has finished its working life.
Flat tires, seized brakes, a dead battery, a blown engine or no keys are all normal. The flat deck has a winch, so the vehicle does not need to start, steer or roll.
Missing parts? Say so on the call. A missing engine, transmission, wheels or catalytic converter changes the number, but it does not end the conversation, and Jay would rather know before he quotes than find out in your driveway.
Blown engine? See who buys cars with a blown engine.
Why sell your car to Jay
One call, one number.
The price you hear on the phone is the cash in your hand. No inspection games and no revised price at the curb.
Free towing.
Nothing comes off your number for fuel, winching or distance.
Paid before it is loaded.
Payment is made before the vehicle goes on the deck.
No listing, no strangers.
No ads, no messages, no test drives. Jay answers his own phone and shows up when he says he will.
Done properly.
Plates off, transfer signed, and the vehicle goes to a licensed recycler with a paper trail, so you are not left wondering whether it is still in your name.
How much will you get?
Jay does not put a price range on the website. You will see other sites promising "up to" thousands of dollars. Ignore those numbers: nobody pays the top of those ranges for a typical old or damaged vehicle.
What moves the price:
- Year, make and model. What people around here still drive and need parts for.
- Condition and completeness. Rust, damage and missing parts come off the value. A vehicle that has been picked over is worth less than one that is still whole.
- Whether it runs. A complete running vehicle can be worth noticeably more, because it has options beyond recycling.
- Wanted parts. Some vehicles are worth more for what can be reused.
- Recycled metal value. This moves with the market.
- Access. Where it sits and what it takes to get it out.
You get one number on the phone. That number is what you are paid at pickup.
How it works
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Call Jay at 604-889-4470. Give the year, make, model, whether it runs, and where it is.
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Get your number. One price on that call, no inspection games and no revised price later.
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Pick a time. Same day and next day are normal, including evenings and weekends.
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Meet Jay with the flat deck at your home, workplace, dealership or repair shop.
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Paperwork and payment. ID and registration checked, ownership transfer signed, plates off, and you are paid before the vehicle is loaded.
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Loaded and gone. It is winched onto the deck and taken to a licensed recycler.
Paperwork for selling a vehicle in BC
Bring:
- Government photo ID
- The vehicle registration (proof of ownership). The name should match the person signing and being paid.
- The keys, if you have them
Plates. In BC the plates stay with you. Take them off before the vehicle leaves. ICBC says plates remain ICBC property, so if you do not need them for another vehicle, return them to an Autoplan broker or ICBC.
Insurance. Insurance does not go with the vehicle. Keep your copy of the signed paperwork as proof you sold it, then contact an Autoplan broker to cancel or transfer your insurance. Do this the same day if you can.
Ownership transfer. The transfer is signed together at pickup.
Everything specific to your situation is worth confirming with an ICBC Autoplan broker in Coquitlam.
If your situation is not straightforward
Lost registration. Common and usually fixable. An Autoplan broker can reprint it for the registered owner, often the same day. Call Jay anyway.
Vehicle belonged to a family member or estate. It depends on the estate paperwork. Tell Jay the situation and he will tell you what he needs.
No keys, flat tires, seized brakes. All routine. The vehicle gets winched, not dragged.
Pickup in Coquitlam: what Jay plans for
Where the vehicle sits decides how the pickup goes, so Jay asks before the truck leaves.
Burke Mountain and Westwood Plateau. Steep driveways and hillside streets. Jay asks about the slope and surface so the right equipment comes.
Town Centre, Coquitlam Centre, Lougheed and Burquitlam. Townhouse and condo parking, visitor stalls and underground parkades. Tell Jay the posted clearance height and ask your strata or building manager about loading rules.
Maillardville and Austin Heights. Older streets and tight lanes where a flat deck has to fit.
Parked on the street. The City of Coquitlam does not allow a vehicle to stay on a street more than 48 hours without moving, and you cannot block a sidewalk even from a driveway. If your vehicle has been sitting on the street, tell Jay how long. Source: City of Coquitlam, Parking
Not at home. Jay regularly meets people at a dealership, a repair shop or their workplace. Someone with ID and the ownership paperwork just needs to be there to sign and be paid.
Where Jay buys in Coquitlam
All of Coquitlam, including Burke Mountain, Westwood Plateau, Town Centre, Maillardville, Austin Heights, Burquitlam, Ranch Park, Mundy Park, Eagle Ridge, Hockaday, Como Lake, Cape Horn and Partington Creek. Same route covers Port Coquitlam and Port Moody.
Frequently asked questions
Who pays cash for cars in Coquitlam?
Jay's Junk Car Towing buys cars, SUVs, trucks and vans in Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and Port Moody. Jay has been buying and towing vehicles since 2000. You call, get a price, and are paid before the vehicle is loaded.
How much cash can I get for my car in Coquitlam?
It depends on the year, make and model, condition, whether it runs, what parts are still wanted, and the current recycled metal value. Jay gives you one firm number on the phone, and that number is what you are paid at pickup.
Do you buy cars that do not run?
Yes. The flat deck has a winch, so a vehicle with a dead battery, failed engine, flat tires or seized brakes can still be loaded. Tell Jay whether it rolls and steers so he brings the right equipment.
Is towing free?
Yes, on the vehicles Jay buys. There are no fuel, winching or distance charges taken off your quote.
When do I get paid?
Before the vehicle is loaded. Jay confirms the vehicle, the paperwork is signed, you are paid in cash, and then it goes on the deck.
What paperwork do I need to sell a car in BC?
Government photo ID and proof of ownership, normally the ICBC registration. The name on the registration should match the person signing. Take your licence plates off before the vehicle leaves.
What happens to my plates and insurance?
In BC the plates stay with you. Return them to an Autoplan broker or ICBC if you will not use them on another vehicle. Insurance does not transfer, so contact a broker to cancel or move your coverage once the sale is signed.
Can I sell without the registration or keys?
Missing keys are workable. A lost registration is usually fixable: an Autoplan broker can often reprint it for the registered owner. Call Jay before pickup so he can tell you what he needs.
Do you buy cars in Port Coquitlam and Port Moody?
Yes. Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and Port Moody are served on the same daily route. See the Port Coquitlam and Port Moody pages.
Can Jay meet me at a dealership or repair shop?
Yes, and it happens often. Someone with ID and the ownership paperwork needs to be there to sign and be paid, but it does not have to be your home.
Got a vehicle in Coquitlam?
Tell Jay the year, make, model and whether it runs. You will have a cash number in a couple of minutes and a pickup time today or tomorrow.
Jay's Junk Car Towing · 604-889-4470 · Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and Port Moody, BC
Sources: ICBC, Selling a used vehicle · City of Coquitlam, Parking