A licensed Calgary junk car buyer
Junk Car For Cash in Calgary, picked up the same day you call
Call before your car spends another night in the driveway. We pick up across all four Calgary quadrants the same day, tow it for free if it won't run, and pay you in cash before it's loaded. We also buy in more than 40 Alberta communities.
- Licensed and insured
- 7+ years buying junk cars
- Same-day pickup in Calgary
- Free pickup and towing
- 40+Alberta communities served
- 5,000+Vehicles purchased
- Same dayPickup across Calgary
- 7 daysA week, 8 AM to 11 PM
Picking up vehicles across Calgary every day
Who is Junk Car For Cash?
Junk Car For Cash is a licensed, Calgary-based junk car buyer. We buy cars, trucks and SUVs in any condition, pick them up for free, and pay cash at pickup, across Calgary and more than 40 Alberta communities.
We've bought more than 5,000 vehicles from Alberta drivers, including scrap cars, accident write-offs and vehicles that haven't run in years. You get a quote by phone or online, a pickup time that suits you, and payment before the vehicle is loaded. Nothing is deducted for towing, paperwork or pickup.
- Licensed and insured. A registered Alberta business, not a stranger from a classified ad.
- No-obligation quotes. Hear the offer, then decide. You can say no at any point before pickup.
- We come to you. Free pickup from your driveway, garage, parking lot or acreage.
- Paid at pickup. Cash in hand before your vehicle leaves your property.
What we buy in Calgary and across Alberta
If it's a whole vehicle, running or not, we'll make an offer. These are the vehicles we buy most often.
Non-running cars
Won't start? We tow it from your property for free. Read tips for selling a non-running car.
Accident damage and write-offs
Collision damage, rollovers and insurance total losses, repaired or not. See selling a totaled car.
Mechanical problems
Blown engines, failed transmissions and other costly repairs. See selling a car with a blown engine.
Old and scrap cars
Old, rusted or simply done. Any make and any year, foreign or domestic.
Trucks, SUVs and vans
Half-tons, full-size SUVs, minivans and work vans, running or not.
Failed inspection
Won't pass inspection and not worth fixing? We buy it as it sits, no repairs needed.
Missing parts
Missing the catalytic converter, wheels or other parts? We still make an offer. See selling a car without a catalytic converter.
Flood, fire and hail damage
Flood, fire, hail and other severe-weather damage. Read how to sell a hail-damaged car.
Missing paperwork
Lost your registration? Tell us when you call and we'll explain what's needed. See selling without a title or registration.
Loan owing or inherited car
Still paying off the loan, or selling a family member's car? Tell us when you call and we'll explain what's needed. See scrapping a financed car in Alberta.
We buy whole vehicles, not loose parts. Working parts that are still on the vehicle, like the engine or catalytic converter, can raise your offer.
How to sell your junk car in Calgary
Three steps, finished the same day in Calgary.
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Get your free quote
Call or use the form with your vehicle's year, make, model and condition. You'll get a cash offer in minutes, with no obligation.
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Book your pickup
Choose a time that works for you. In Calgary, pickup is the same day. In Airdrie, Banff, Red Deer and Lethbridge, it's the same day or the next day, and in other Alberta communities it's usually within 1 to 2 days. Pickup and towing are free.
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Get paid at pickup
Our driver checks that the vehicle matches your description, you sign the sale paperwork, and you're paid in cash before it's loaded.
Before the driver arrives
Have your driver's license and vehicle registration ready. Remove your license plates, since plates stay with you in Alberta, and take out any personal items.
How much is a junk car worth in Calgary?
Most junk and non-running cars in Calgary bring $100 to $1,500 in cash.
Running vehicles bring $500 to $3,000 or more, and full-size trucks and SUVs in good condition can reach $10,000. Your exact offer depends on the vehicle's weight, condition, make and model, and current scrap metal prices.
| Vehicle and condition | Typical cash range |
|---|---|
| Older scrap vehicle | $100 to $500 |
| Accident or storm damaged | $200 to $1,200 |
| Non-running, mechanical problems | $300 to $1,500 |
| Running, drivable car | $500 to $3,000+ |
| Full-size truck or SUV | $800 to $10,000 |
Estimates as of . Call (587) 325-0717 or use the form for your exact offer.
What sets your offer
- Weight and size. Heavier vehicles contain more metal, so full-size trucks and SUVs usually bring more than compact cars.
- Running condition. A vehicle that starts and drives is usually worth more than one that doesn't.
- Year, make and model. Models with strong parts demand can bring higher offers.
- Working parts. An engine, transmission or catalytic converter that's still on the vehicle adds value.
- Scrap metal prices. Steel and aluminum prices move with the market, which shifts every offer.
- Damage. Flood, fire and stripped interiors lower the offer. We still buy these vehicles.
More on pricing: who pays the most for junk cars in Alberta.
Why Calgary drivers choose us
What you can count on when you sell your car to us.
Calgary and beyond
Same-day pickup across Calgary, and same day or next day in Airdrie, Banff, Red Deer and Lethbridge. Pickup and towing are always free.
The price you're quoted is the price you're paid
If the vehicle matches your description, nothing changes at pickup and nothing comes off for towing or paperwork. You can still say no at any point.
Open 8 AM to 11 PM, 7 days a week
Call in the evening or on the weekend and you'll still get a cash offer in minutes, not a voicemail.
5,000+ vehicles bought
A licensed, insured Alberta business with 7+ years of buying junk cars and scrap vehicles across the province.
Junk car buyer or scrap yard: which is easier?
What each option really takes, from the first call to cash in hand.
Best for most junk cars
Selling to Junk Car For Cash
- Free pickup and towing across Calgary, running or not
- One call and a cash offer in minutes
- Price agreed before anything moves
- Paperwork completed with you at pickup
- Open 8 AM to 11 PM, 7 days a week
- Cash in hand at your door
Best if you can deliver it yourself
Taking it to a scrap yard
- If it doesn't run, you arrange and pay for a tow
- Booking a tow, driving to the yard and waiting at the scale
- Price often set after it's weighed, once you've paid to get it there
- You handle the paperwork at the yard counter
- Limited to the yard's business hours
- Paid at the yard, depending on its process
Is it better to sell to a junk car buyer or a scrap yard?
If your car doesn't run, a junk car buyer is usually the easier choice.
A scrap yard pays by weight once the car is at the yard, so a non-running car means arranging and paying for a tow before you know the price. A junk car buyer quotes first, picks the car up for free and pays you at pickup. If your car runs and you can deliver it yourself, a yard can be a reasonable option, so compare both offers. Read more about selling a car to a junkyard.
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Vehicles we've recently bought and picked up from Alberta drivers.
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Built to treat Alberta drivers fairly
Junk Car For Cash started with one goal: give Calgary drivers a fast, fair and transparent way to turn an unwanted vehicle into cash. Selling a junk car used to mean unreliable buyers, low offers, last-minute deductions and pickups that never showed up.
So we built the opposite: a clear quote, a pickup at the time we agree, and payment before the vehicle leaves. Today we serve Calgary and more than 40 Alberta communities, from Airdrie and Cochrane to Red Deer and Lethbridge.
- Licensed and insured
A licensed, insured Alberta business.
- Calgary-based team
Drivers who know Calgary roads and Alberta weather.
- No hidden fees
Nothing is deducted for towing, paperwork or pickup.
- Open 7 days a week
Monday to Sunday, 8 AM to 11 PM, including holidays.
Customer reviews
See what Alberta drivers say after selling their vehicles to Junk Car For Cash.
Contact Junk Car For Cash
Based in Calgary and easy to reach, so you know who's coming to your door.
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Questions about selling a junk car in Calgary
Straight answers to what Calgary drivers ask before they call.
How much cash can I get for a junk car in Calgary?
Most junk and non-running cars bring $100 to $1,500 in cash. Running vehicles bring $500 to $3,000 or more, and full-size trucks and SUVs in good condition can reach $10,000. Your exact offer depends on weight, condition, make and model, and current scrap metal prices.
How fast can you pick up my car?
In Calgary, pickup is the same day. In Airdrie, Banff, Red Deer and Lethbridge, it's the same day or the next day. In other Alberta communities, pickup is usually within 1 to 2 days.
Is pickup and towing really free?
Yes. Pickup is free for every vehicle we buy, and non-running vehicles are towed at no charge. We don't charge pickup, mileage or towing fees, and we don't take them out of your offer.
Is the price you quote the price I get paid?
Yes, as long as the vehicle matches the description you gave us. The driver does a quick check at pickup. If something major is different, like a missing engine or catalytic converter, we explain the revised offer before anything is loaded, and you're free to say no at no cost.
How do I get paid?
In cash, at pickup, before your vehicle is loaded. Nothing is deducted for towing, paperwork or pickup.
What documents do I need to sell a junk car in Alberta?
Your driver's license and your vehicle registration. Alberta doesn't use a US-style vehicle title, so the registration is the main document, and we complete the sale paperwork with you at pickup. Remove your license plates first, since plates stay with you in Alberta, and contact your insurer about your coverage. More detail: documents you need to scrap a car.
Can I sell a car without a title or registration?
Often, yes. If your registration is lost or out of date, tell us when you call. We review each case and explain what's needed, and we'll need to confirm that you own the vehicle or have the right to sell it. Read more about selling a junk car without a title or registration.
What condition does my car need to be in?
Any condition. We buy running and non-running vehicles, including ones with blown engines, failed transmissions, accident damage, or flood, fire or hail damage. Severe damage lowers the offer, but it won't stop us from making one. See how to sell a hail-damaged car.
Do you buy trucks and SUVs?
Yes. We buy cars, trucks and SUVs of any make, model and year. Full-size trucks and SUVs usually bring higher offers because they're heavier and have more valuable parts.
Do you buy individual car parts?
No. We buy whole vehicles only. Working parts that are still on the vehicle, such as the engine, transmission or catalytic converter, can raise your offer.
Do you buy junk cars outside Calgary?
Yes. We buy in more than 40 Alberta communities, including Airdrie, Cochrane, Okotoks, Red Deer and Lethbridge. Pickup in Airdrie, Red Deer and Lethbridge is the same day or the next day, and usually within 1 to 2 days in other communities; the quote, free pickup and cash payment work the same way.
Do I need to clean or fix the car before pickup?
No. We buy vehicles as they sit, including rust, dents and debris. Just remove anything you want to keep, like documents, license plates and personal items.
What happens to my car after you buy it?
It's recycled or resold responsibly, depending on its condition, rather than abandoned or dumped. Usable parts may be reclaimed, and the metal is processed through proper channels.
Book your free pickup
Free towing and no hidden charges. Choose a time and we'll come to you anywhere in Calgary or the surrounding Alberta communities.