Richmond BC
Damaged and Non Running Car Removal in Richmond BC
A car that will not start, a car bent out of shape after an accident, or a car that has not moved since last winter. Brighouse Commercial Scrap Auto and Equipment Removal buys them as they are. We send our own truck, winch the car on board, and pay you by cash or e-Transfer before we leave.
- No need to fix anything first
- Winch and dolly loading
- Free towing on most pickups
- Paid on the spot
Describe the Problem With Your Car
Send the details and photos. We reply with a clear offer.
Prefer to talk? Call 236 240 2138
You Do Not Have to Fix It to Sell It
When a car breaks down for good, the bills come fast. A tow to the shop, a diagnosis, then a quote that is higher than the car is worth. Many people in Richmond end up with a car sitting in the driveway because spending more money on it makes no sense, and selling it privately feels impossible.
That is exactly the kind of car we buy. You tell us what is wrong, we give you an honest offer for the car as it sits today, and our truck takes it away. The problem becomes ours, not yours.
Problems We Buy Every Week
| Problem | Do we buy it? |
|---|---|
| Engine will not start or turn over | Yes |
| Blown engine or head gasket | Yes |
| Failed or slipping transmission | Yes |
| Electrical faults and warning lights | Yes |
| Accident damage to the body or frame | Yes |
| Deployed airbags | Yes |
| ICBC write offs you have kept | Yes |
| Salvage branded vehicles | Yes |
| Cars parked for months or years | Yes |
| Flat tires, seized brakes or locked wheels | Yes |
| Missing keys | Yes |
If the car still runs well and you simply want to sell it, our cash for cars in Richmond page is the better place to start.
How We Move a Car That Will Not Move
A car that cannot drive, roll or steer needs the right equipment and a crew that has done it many times. We do every pickup ourselves with our own trucks.
Winch Loading
Our truck pulls non running cars up onto the deck with a winch. The car does not need to start, and you do not need to push it anywhere.
Wheel Dollies
When the wheels are locked, the brakes have seized or a tire is flat, dollies go under the wheels so the car can be rolled into position for the winch.
No Keys
If the keys are lost, we can still load the car. Let us know when you book so we plan for a locked steering wheel. You still need the registration to prove the car is yours.
Tight Spaces
Underground parkades, narrow lanes and long driveways are part of everyday work in Richmond. Tell us exactly where the car is parked, including the parkade height, and we bring the right setup the first time.
Accident Damaged Cars
After an accident, a car can sit at home for weeks while you decide what to do. If ICBC has written it off and you have kept the car, or you bought it back, we can make an offer on it as long as it is registered in your name.
Accident damage does lower an offer, but the car still has value. A crushed bumper, broken lights or a damaged door matter less than a bent frame or a damaged engine. Send clear photos of every side and of the damage itself, and we will tell you a number before you book.
How Damage Changes Your Offer
Offers for cars usually start at around $200, and every car is valued on its own details and on current metal prices. With a damaged or non running car, these are the questions that matter most.
What we look at
- Is it complete? A car with its engine, transmission, wheels and catalytic converter still in place is worth more than one with parts removed.
- What failed? A dead battery is very different from a seized engine.
- How big is it? Trucks, SUVs and vans carry more weight and value than small cars.
- Where is it? A car on a flat driveway is quicker to load than one deep in a parkade or on soft ground.
Tell us honestly
The more accurate your description, the more accurate the offer. Our quote promise means the price only changes if something major was not mentioned, so a clear description protects you.
Learn more on our what is my car worth page.
Richmond Bylaw and Long Parked Cars
A car that does not run, or is not licensed with a valid Autoplan policy, counts as a derelict vehicle under the City of Richmond’s Unsightly Premises Regulation Bylaw, and only one is allowed on a property. If a neighbour has complained, or your strata has asked for a car to be moved from visitor parking, selling it to us is usually the fastest way to sort it out.
The Pickup, Step by Step
Send the Details
Call 236 240 2138 or use the form. Share the year, make, model, what is wrong and where the car is parked. Photos help.
Get a Clear Offer
We review it and give you a number, along with anything that could change it.
Book a Time
Same day or next day, depending on your schedule, any time between 8 am and 11 pm.
We Load It and Pay You
Our driver checks the car, you show photo ID and the signed registration, and we fill in the transfer form (APV9T) together. You are paid before the car is loaded.
Finish Up
Keep your plates. Return them to an Autoplan broker if you will not use them again, and cancel or move your Autoplan policy.
For every detail, see our how it works page and our BC paperwork guide.
What You Need to Sell a Damaged Car
- Signed vehicle registration (APV250) in your name
- Photo ID that matches the registration
- No loan or lien on the car
- Keys, if you have them
We buy cars with clear ownership only. If the owner has passed away, the executor can sell the car once they show legal authority to sell it.
Non Running Car Pickup Across Richmond
We pick up within about 10 km of our office on Arcadia Road in Brighouse, and further on request.
- Central Richmond: parkade pickups in Brighouse, City Centre, Minoru and McLennan North
- North Richmond: Bridgeport, Sea Island, West Cambie and East Cambie
- West and South Richmond: Steveston, Seafair, Broadmoor, South Arm, Thompson and Terra Nova
- East Richmond: Hamilton, Shellmont and Ironwood, on request
Recent Damaged Car Pickups
Looking at an older car that is simply worn out? See our main scrap car removal Richmond page.
Damaged and Non Running Car FAQ
Can you pick up a car that will not start?
Yes. Most of the non running cars we buy have not started in weeks or months. Our truck winches the car onto the deck, so it does not need to run or drive. Tell us where the car is parked and whether the wheels roll, and Brighouse Commercial will plan the right setup before we arrive.
Do I need to fix anything before selling?
No. We buy damaged and non running cars as they are. There is no need to replace a battery, inflate tires or clean the car. Just remove your personal items and plates, and have the registration and photo ID ready on pickup day.
Do you buy cars that ICBC wrote off?
Yes, as long as you kept the car or bought it back and it is registered in your name with no loan on it. Send photos of the damage and tell us what ICBC told you about the car, and we will give you an offer based on its current condition.
Can you remove a car with flat tires or locked wheels?
Yes. We use wheel dollies to move cars with flat tires, seized brakes or locked steering, then winch them on board. Let us know about these problems when you book so we bring the right equipment.
How much will I get for a car with a blown engine?
It depends on the car’s size, how complete it is, its overall condition and current metal prices. Offers for cars usually start at around $200. A blown engine lowers the value compared with a running car, but the rest of the vehicle still counts. Send the details and we will give you a clear number.
Can you get a car out of an underground parkade?
Often, yes. Many buildings in City Centre and Brighouse have low parkades. Tell us the clearance height and the stall location when you book, and we will confirm how we will bring the car out before we schedule the pickup.
Is towing free for non running cars?
Towing is free on most pickups within our service area. If the car is somewhere unusual, such as on soft ground or outside our normal area, we tell you before booking if anything is different.
Get Your Damaged or Non Running Car Picked Up Today
Tell us what is wrong and where it is parked. Brighouse Commercial Scrap Auto and Equipment Removal will give you a clear offer, winch it onto our own truck and pay you by cash or e-Transfer before we leave.
Brighouse Commercial Scrap Auto and Equipment Removal
- Phone236 240 2138
- Emailinfo@brighousecommercialautoremoval.ca
- Office5640 Arcadia Rd, Richmond, BC V6X 2G9
- Hours8 am to 11 pm, Monday to Sunday
- AreaAbout 10 km around Brighouse, further on request
Pickup only. Please call or use the form rather than visiting the office. Open in Google Maps
Learn more about our team or visit our contact page.