Scrap Car Removal FAQ

It does not cost you anything. You get paid. Jay quotes a cash amount on the phone based on the year, make, model and condition, and that is the amount handed to you at pickup.

No. Towing is free on every scrap vehicle in Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and Port Moody. There are no fuel charges, no winching fees and nothing deducted from your quote after the truck arrives.

Cash is in your hand before the vehicle goes on the deck, after the paperwork is signed.

No. The person who quoted the vehicle is the person driving the truck. As long as the vehicle is what was described on the phone, the number stays the same.

Most vehicles are picked up the same day or the next day. If you need a specific window, such as before school drop-off or after work, say so when you call and Jay will book that time.

Yes. The flat deck has a winch, so vehicles that will not start, will not steer or will not roll get pulled straight on. Flat tires, seized brakes, no keys and no battery are all normal.

Yes, and it happens often. Jay regularly meets people at a shop, a dealership or their workplace instead of at home.

Someone with photo ID and the ownership paperwork has to be there to sign and take the cash, but it does not have to be at your house.

Usually, yes. Mention the parkade on the call so Jay knows the clearance. If a vehicle cannot be winched out directly it gets moved to the ramp first.

Government photo ID and proof of ownership, normally the ICBC vehicle registration. The name on the registration should match the person signing and taking payment.

Call anyway. It is common and usually solvable. An ICBC Autoplan broker can reprint the registration for the registered owner, often the same day.

Plates stay with you in BC, not with the vehicle. Pull them before the truck leaves, then cancel or transfer the insurance so you stop paying on a recycled vehicle.

A blown engine is one of the most common reasons people call. Whether it's a failed Hyundai engine, a worn transmission or another major mechanical problem, the vehicle can still be picked up and recycled. In many cases, replacing the engine costs more than the vehicle is worth.

Cars, SUVs, minivans and light trucks of any year, running or not. Civics, Accords, Santa Fes, Highlanders, Foresters and Edges come up almost every week around the Tri Cities.

Yes. A blown engine is one of the most common reasons people call, and the quote is based on what can be salvaged and recycled rather than whether it drives.

Usually yes. Bring whatever ownership document the other province issued, along with your photo ID, and mention it on the call so Jay can confirm what the recycler needs.

If the repair estimate is close to or above what the vehicle is worth running, most people scrap it. Rust in the frame or strut towers is usually the point where repairs stop making sense.

Yes. As long as the person meeting Jay has the proper authority to sign for the vehicle. If you're unsure, call first and we'll explain what's needed.

Yes. Every estate is different, so call Jay before pickup and he'll explain exactly what paperwork you'll need.

Please empty it first. Once the vehicle is signed over it goes to the recycler and gets dismantled, so anything left inside is gone. Check the glovebox, under the seats, the trunk and the spare tire well.

Yes, as long as the registered owner has signed the paperwork and that person is comfortable handing over the keys and taking the cash. Tell Jay on the call who will be there so nothing gets held up.

Yes. Port Coquitlam is on the same daily route as Coquitlam, including Mary Hill, Riverwood and Citadel.

Yes. Heritage Mountain, Newport Village, Moody Centre and the streets near Rocky Point are all covered.

The vehicle is delivered to a licensed recycling facility where fluids are safely removed, reusable parts are salvaged and the remaining metal is recycled responsibly.