A major mechanical failure
A blown head gasket, a slipping or failed transmission, a timing chain or belt failure, or an engine that knocks or burns oil.
Junk car pickup in Edmonton
Junk Car Removal Edmonton: Turn the Car You Can't Fix Into Cash
Sell your broken or non-running car as it is. We make a firm offer, tow it for free, and pay you at pickup.
- No repairs or cleaning needed
- No keys? We can still tow it
- Cash or e-transfer at pickup
A Junk Car Rarely Looks Like Junk
It's the sedan with a transmission that slips, the minivan that hasn't started since January, or the SUV whose repair estimate came back higher than its Kijiji value. It still has four wheels and most of its parts, but it costs you money every month it stays parked.
Cash 4 Junk Vehicles makes junk car removal in Edmonton simple: we make you a cash offer based on the car's real condition, pick it up for free, and pay you before it leaves. You don't have to fix it, clean it, list it or answer messages from buyers who never show up. Call (780) 236-0089 or fill out our quote form to start.
When to sell
Signs Your Car Has Become a Junk Car
Most people don't decide a car is junk in one day. It happens over a few repair bills. If any of these sound familiar, it's probably time to sell:
Repairs that cost more than the car
A common rule of thumb is that if a repair costs more than half the car's market value, selling usually makes more sense.
Repeat breakdowns
A second major repair in a year, or a car you no longer trust on the Henday in January.
Electrical problems
Warning lights that never go off, a dead instrument cluster, or a car that drains its battery overnight.
Rust you can see
Bubbling rocker panels, rotted brake lines or holes in the floor from years of salt and sand.
A failed inspection
A long list of items on an Alberta out-of-province inspection report that would cost too much to fix.
The hidden expense
What a Junk Car Costs You While It Sits
A car that doesn't move still costs money and space. Before you leave it in the driveway for another season, add up what it's costing you:
- Insurance and registration if you haven't cancelled them yet.
- Parking space you could use for a working vehicle, or the garage you could use for storage.
- Value lost every month. Batteries die, tires flat-spot, seals dry out and rodents move in. A car that sat through two Edmonton winters is worth less than it was when it first broke down.
- Bylaw risk. Edmonton's Community Standards Bylaw lists damaged, dismantled or derelict vehicles on a property as a possible nuisance, whether they're registered or not. A neighbour's complaint can lead to an order to clean up the property.
- Towing and impound fees. In condo and apartment lots, management can tow an unregistered or abandoned vehicle, and impound storage charges add up daily. On the street, a car left in place during an Edmonton seasonal parking ban can be ticketed and towed.
Selling it for cash stops all of those costs on the day of pickup.
We come to the car
Junk Car Removal From Any Location
Junk cars are rarely parked somewhere convenient. Our drivers handle hard pickups every week, and our free towing covers all of them:
- Back alleys and tight driveways in older neighbourhoods like Bonnie Doon, Alberta Avenue, Westmount and Highlands
- Underground and covered parkades where height clearance matters. Tell us the clearance if you know it so we send the right equipment.
- Snowbanks and frozen ground. A car that's been sitting since the last storm can be frozen in place; we can still move it.
- Acreages and rural yards around Sturgeon County, Parkland County and Strathcona County
- Repair shops. If your car is at a garage and you've decided not to pay for the repair, we can pick it up there once you've settled any diagnostic fees.
No keys, flat tires, locked steering, a dead battery or a car in neutral that won't roll: none of these stop the pickup. Just tell us when you request your quote.
Simple from start to finish
How Junk Car Removal Works
Share the details
Year, make, model, rough kilometres, what's wrong with it, where it's parked, and whether you have the keys.
Get a firm cash offer
We price the car on its condition, weight and the parts that still have resale value.
Pick a time
Same-day junk car pickup is often available; otherwise we book a slot within a day or two.
Get paid on the spot
Our driver checks your registration and ID, completes the bill of sale with you, pays you by cash or e-transfer and tows the car away.
What goes into your offer
What Your Junk Car Is Worth
A junk car often earns more than its scrap weight, because it's usually complete. Here's what we look at:
| Factor | How it affects your offer |
|---|---|
| Make, model and year | Popular models have parts that sell quickly to Edmonton-area auto recyclers, so they earn more. |
| Nature of the problem | A car with a failed transmission but a good engine is worth more than one with both worn out. |
| Body and interior condition | Clean panels, glass and seats can be resold. |
| Catalytic converter | An original converter adds value because of the precious metals inside it. |
| Weight | Larger vehicles carry more metal value. |
| Kilometres | Lower kilometres can raise the value of the engine and transmission as used parts. |
If your car is missing major parts or is badly damaged, see our scrap car removal page for how those vehicles are priced.
One call, one clear offer
Selling a Junk Car Privately vs. Selling to Us
You can try selling a non-running car online, and some people do. Here's what usually happens. The listing draws lowball offers and questions about whether it runs. Buyers want to see it before committing, then arrange a tow that falls through. Some ask you to deliver it. The car can sit listed for weeks, and in the meantime it keeps losing value.
Dealerships aren't much better for a non-runner. A trade-in only works if you're buying another vehicle from them, and a car that needs a major repair often gets little or no credit.
Selling to a junk car buyer like us trades a slightly uncertain best-case price for a fixed, fast result: one call, a firm offer, free pickup and payment on the same visit.
Every make and model
Junk Cars We Buy Most Often in Edmonton
We buy every make and model, but some come up more than others because they were so common on Alberta roads. These include Honda Civic and Accord, Toyota Corolla and Camry, Mazda3, Hyundai Elantra, Chevrolet Cruze and Malibu, Ford Focus and Escape, Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town & Country minivans, Jeep Liberty and Grand Cherokee, and older Pontiac, Saturn and Buick models that are no longer made.
Imports, domestics, hybrids and older European cars are all welcome. If your car has an uncommon problem, such as a hybrid battery failure or a newer car with expensive electronics damage, we'll still make an offer. We also buy hail damaged cars.
Before pickup
Paperwork for Selling a Junk Car in Alberta
- Registration: The vehicle registration showing you as the owner.
- Photo ID: Government-issued, matching the name on the registration.
- Bill of sale: Our driver brings it and completes it with you. Keep your copy as proof the car is no longer yours.
Take off your licence plate before pickup, since Alberta plates stay with the owner. Visit a registry agent to cancel or transfer the registration, and call your insurer to cancel or move coverage.
Special situations
Lost registration: A registry agent can usually print a copy. Call us before booking and we'll confirm what we need.
Car still financed: A lien registered with Alberta's Personal Property Registry must be paid out or released before ownership can transfer. Tell us up front.
Selling for a parent or relative: We'll need written authorization from the registered owner.
Estate vehicles: The executor can sell the car with the right estate documents. We handle these regularly and are happy to walk families through it.
Before We Arrive
Check the glovebox, console, trunk, door pockets and under the seats.
Remove garage door openers, toll or parking passes, dash cams and child car seats.
Take off your licence plate.
Leave the keys where the driver can find them, if you have them.
Edmonton & beyond
Junk Car Removal Across Edmonton
We pick up junk cars in every part of Edmonton, from Downtown, Oliver and Garneau to Mill Woods, The Meadows, Summerside, Windermere, Lewis Farms, Castle Downs, Clareview and Beverly. We also serve St. Albert, Sherwood Park, Spruce Grove, Stony Plain, Leduc, Beaumont, Fort Saskatchewan, Devon, Morinville and the rural areas in between.
Edmonton and the Capital Region
Ask about your locationStraight answers
Junk Car Removal FAQs
Have a question about your vehicle? Call us any time.
(780) 236-0089Do you buy cars that don't run at all?
Yes. Most of the cars we remove don't run. A dead engine, failed transmission or electrical fault doesn't stop us from buying it.
What if I don't have the keys?
That's fine. Our trucks can tow a car without keys. Mention it when you ask for a quote.
How fast can you remove my junk car?
Often the same day if you call in the morning, and usually within one to two days.
Can you remove a car from an underground parkade?
In most cases, yes. Let us know the parkade clearance and where the car is parked so we send a suitable truck.
Does it cost anything to remove my junk car?
No. Junk car removal and towing are free, and we don't take the cost out of your offer.
Can I sell a car that isn't in my name?
Only with written authorization from the registered owner or estate documents. Call us and we'll explain what's needed.
Ready when you are
Get Your Junk Car Removed This Week
The car you've been meaning to deal with is still losing value. Call Cash 4 Junk Vehicles at (780) 236-0089 or request a quote through our form for a firm offer, free junk car pickup and payment at your door. Learn more about how we buy every type of vehicle on our cash for cars Edmonton page.