If you’ve never scrapped a car before, the process can feel like a mystery — will someone actually show up, do you need to be home, is the car supposed to run? Here’s exactly how it works, step by step, based on how pickups actually go in Richmond.
Step 1: Tell us about the vehicle
A call or a quote request with the year, make, model, and general condition (running or not, any major damage) is enough to get started. You don’t need to guess a price — that’s the next step.
Step 2: Get a cash quote
Pricing is based on current scrap metal market pricing and the vehicle’s weight, not a guess. The quote you’re given is the amount you’re paid — there’s no fee subtracted at pickup.
Step 3: Book a pickup time
Response time across Richmond is typically under two hours, and same-day pickup is normal. You pick a window that works — you don’t need to take the car anywhere.
Step 4: The flatbed comes to you
A flatbed tow truck loads the vehicle directly from your driveway, street parking, or lot — including vehicles that don’t start, are missing wheels, or won’t roll. You don’t need to move it yourself.
Step 5: Get paid on the spot
Payment — cash or e-transfer — happens before the vehicle leaves your property, not after drop-off at a yard.
Step 6: The vehicle is dismantled properly
Fluids are drained and disposed of per BC Ministry of Environment standards, and the steel, copper, and aluminum are sent for actual dismantled rather than sitting in a lot.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the car need to be running?
No. Non-running vehicles, cars missing parts, and collision-damaged vehicles are all accepted as-is.
Do I need to be home for the pickup?
Someone needs to be available to hand over the keys (if you have them), confirm the vehicle, and receive payment. If you can’t be there personally, arrangements can usually be made — ask when booking.
What if I don’t have the keys or the title?
Bring it up when you request your quote. Missing keys usually isn’t a dealbreaker; a missing title may require extra ID verification or paperwork depending on the vehicle — this is handled case by case.
Is towing really free?
Yes. Towing is included in every removal — it’s not billed separately or deducted from your payout.
How fast can someone come?
Response time in Richmond is typically under two hours, with same-day pickup being the norm rather than the exception.