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Scrapping a car in Surrey: steps, paperwork and value

Thinking about scrapping a car in Surrey? Here is how it works from first call to empty driveway, what BC needs from you, and how to tell a fair buyer from a bad one.

  • Six steps, start to finish
  • BC paperwork explained
  • Red flags to watch for

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The short version

  • What you doShare the car's details, confirm you own it, and pick a pickup time.
  • What you getFree towing and payment on the spot when the car is loaded.
  • What you needThe registration, photo ID for each owner, and the plates off the car.

Step by step

  1. Get a quote. Share the year, make, model, condition and where in Surrey the car is parked.
  2. Book a time. Pickups are often the same day.
  3. Get ready. Take out your belongings, find the registration and take the plates off.
  4. The truck arrives. The driver checks the car matches the description and loads it. Towing is free.
  5. Get paid, then sign. You're paid on the spot, then each owner signs the ICBC Transfer/Tax Form (APV9T).
  6. Tidy up. Keep or return the plates and cancel the insurance at an Autoplan broker.

The full checklist, including liens and estates, is in our BC paperwork guide.

What decides the value

Most scrap car value comes from weight, so a pickup or SUV usually quotes higher than a compact. After that it comes down to how complete the car is (engine, transmission, catalytic converter and wheels), whether its parts are in demand, how easy it is to reach, and steel prices that week.

You'll see ads with big price ranges. Treat those as marketing, not a promise. A quote based on your actual car is the only number that matters.

Red flags when choosing a buyer

  • Towing fees that appear after you've agreed to a price.
  • A quote that drops at pickup without a clear reason.
  • Vague answers about when and how you get paid.
  • Being asked to sign the transfer form before you're paid.
  • Offers to buy a loose catalytic converter. Since 2022 those are regulated in BC, and a reputable buyer takes whole vehicles only.

How we do it

Free towing, payment on the spot, paperwork signed after you're paid, and whole vehicles only.

Questions we get asked

How long does scrapping a car in Surrey take?

Often a same-day pickup. The pickup itself is mostly loading and paperwork once the truck arrives.

Do I need to be home?

A registered owner needs to be there to sign and get paid.

What if I lost the registration?

Any Autoplan broker can print a replacement when you show ID.

Got a car you want gone?

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