FAQ: selling your scrap car in Quebec (price, SAAQ, towing)
Common questions about selling your junk car.
Frequently Asked Questions
The value depends on the year, make, model, weight, and condition of your vehicle, plus current scrap metal and catalytic converter market prices. Most cars in Quebec sell for between $200 and $800; SUVs, vans, and trucks typically range from $400 to $1,500. Call (438) 342-3515 with the year, make, model, and condition for a firm cash offer in under 10 minutes.
Yes, proof of ownership is required to legally scrap a vehicle in Quebec. If you have lost the registration, the SAAQ can issue a duplicate copy at any service point or online; we can guide you through the process. We will not pick up a vehicle without valid ownership documents.
Yes, we offer 100% free towing for every vehicle we purchase within our service area (Montreal, the South Shore, and all 17 cities listed on our locations page). No hidden fees, no deductions from your cash offer.
We typically provide same-day pickup if you call before noon, and next-day pickup otherwise. Once you accept our offer over the phone or WhatsApp, we schedule a time window that works for you, usually within 24 hours.
Absolutely. We buy cars in any condition, including non-running, wrecked, burned, flooded, and total-loss vehicles. Our flatbed tow trucks can recover vehicles from driveways, parking lots, garages, and roadside locations.
We can still pick up your car without keys. Let us know when you call so we send the right equipment. Missing keys do not typically affect the cash offer for scrap vehicles.
We handle the SAAQ paperwork on-site at pickup. The transfer of ownership is signed and submitted the same day, removing your liability for the vehicle immediately. You will receive a copy of the transfer document for your records.
Selling for parts can yield more money but requires advertising, negotiation, and storage time. Selling for scrap to a licensed recycler like us is faster, includes free towing, and guarantees same-day cash, but the offer reflects scrap metal and catalytic converter value only. For most non-running cars over 10 years old, scrap is the better total return.
We pay cash on the spot when our driver picks up your vehicle. The amount is the exact figure quoted on the phone, with no last-minute deductions.
Yes, we have flatbed and wheel-lift trucks that can access most underground garages and tight spaces in Montreal and the South Shore. Mention the access constraints when you call so we send the right equipment.
Bring (1) the vehicle registration (or SAAQ duplicate), (2) a valid government photo ID matching the registered owner's name, and (3) the keys if you have them. That's it. We prepare and sign the SAAQ transfer on-site.
Yes. Our service area covers Montreal Island, the South Shore (Rive-Sud), and 17 cities including Longueuil, Brossard, Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Chambly, Beloeil, Boucherville, Chateauguay, Granby, La Prairie, Saint-Hyacinthe, Sainte-Julie, Sorel-Tracy, St-Bruno-de-Montarville, Drummondville, Kahnawake, and Saint-Bernard-de-Lacolle.
Your vehicle is brought to our licensed scrap yard in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, where hazardous fluids (oil, coolant, fuel, refrigerant) are drained according to environmental regulations, reusable parts are recovered, and the remaining metal is recycled. We follow practices aligned with ARPAC (Association des recycleurs de pieces d'autos et de camions).
Yes, we work with businesses, fleets, dealerships, and insurance companies for bulk vehicle disposal. Call (438) 342-3515 to discuss volume pricing and pickup scheduling for multiple units.
Our offers reflect current market prices for scrap steel and catalytic converters, plus reusable parts value. We are usually able to match or beat competing written offers for comparable vehicles. If you have a quote from another buyer, share it and we will review it on the call.
Yes, we buy electric and hybrid vehicles. Battery condition is the main pricing factor for these. Mention the model and battery age when calling so we can quote accurately.
Unpaid registration fees or fines attached to the vehicle must usually be settled with the SAAQ before transfer. We can help you understand what is owed; in many cases, the cash from scrapping the car covers the outstanding balance.
We can only purchase from the registered owner shown on the SAAQ certificate. If the vehicle is in a family member's or a deceased person's name, we can guide you through the SAAQ procedure (succession, gift, or sale) before pickup.
We focus on cars, SUVs, vans, and light trucks. For motorcycles, RVs, boats, or commercial trailers, call us first; we can refer you to specialized partners if it's outside our usual scope.
Yes, Recyclage d'auto St-Jean inc is a licensed and insured Quebec vehicle recycler. Our practices follow ARPAC industry standards for environmental compliance, parts recovery, and SAAQ paperwork.
The cash offer combines four factors: (1) curb weight times the current scrap-steel price per kilo, (2) catalytic converter value (varies by model and metal content), (3) reusable parts demand (alternators, starters, transmissions, wheels), and (4) tow distance from our yard. Heavier vehicles and those with intact converters command higher offers.
Yes. We can quote based on year, make, model, mileage, and condition over the phone or WhatsApp. We do not require the VIN until pickup, when it appears on the SAAQ transfer form.