How to Scrap a Car in Ontario?

Introduction

You know your car is coming to the end of its life, and you can’t even repair it. The repair cost is so high that there is no point in putting your savings in it. When this happens, scrapping becomes the only best option. If you are wondering how to scrap a car in Ontario, then you are at the right place. Today, we are giving you a complete car scrapping guide in Ontario that will help you understand the whole process in a better way.

Determining the Car’s Status

Before you go for scrapping your car, know the car’s condition. Is your car an end-of-life vehicle (ELV), a derelict vehicle, or a scrap vehicle? This is important because the scrapping process depends on the car’s condition.  

• • End-of-Life Vehicle (ELV): An ELV car is no longer running due to age or damage.
  • Derelict Vehicle: A derelict vehicle is a car someone has left unused for a long time and can no longer be operated to run on the roads.
  • Scrap Vehicle: A scrap car is a car that’s reached the dead point so it cannot run and neither meets economical standards. 

Also Read: What to do with a car that is Not Worth Fixing?

Removing Personal Items

Before selling your car for scrap, remove all your personal stuff from the vehicle. Check all the compartments, including the glove box and trunk. It’s easy for a human to forget items like sunglasses, electronics, or paperwork.

Removing Valuable Components

You can increase your profits by removing and selling valuable auto parts separately. You can remove parts like batteries, GPS systems, alloy wheels, and catalytic converters and sell them individually for a good price. Please remember that you need to have mechanical knowledge to sell parts individually, as it’s also time-consuming. 

Removing Hazardous Materials

Before the auto recycler scraps your car, all hazardous materials will be removed, like brake oil or air conditioning refrigerants. Licensed car recyclers like Greenway Auto Recycling know how to remove hazardous fluids from the car. We make sure that the environment is not damaged. 

Preparing for Scrapping

Auto recyclers follow many steps before they take away your car for scrapping. The first thing that they do is remove the tires. Then, they remove the fluids and other auto parts that they can resell. 

Also Read: Importance of Responsible Scrap Car Removal: Environmental Benefits

Cancel Your Car Insurance

Before scrapping your car, you need to cancel your car’s insurance policies. We suggest you inform the insurance company that you are going to scrap your car. The company will tell you about all the required paperwork and insurance refunds. 

Remove License Plates

If you are initiating the scrap car removal process in Ontario, then you should not forget to remove the license plate. You need to return the license plate to ServiceOntario. This is a very important thing for a car owner.

Selling Your Car to a Scrap Yard or Auto Recycler

If you are done with all the preparation of the car, then it is time to hand over the car to the scrap recycler or scrap yard. If you do not have any service provider in mind, then choose Greenway Auto Recycling. We follow all the rules and regulations that are related to the environment.

Arrange for Pickup or Delivery

There are many scrap yards in Ontario, but not all of them give free pickup or delivery for your car. For that reason, choose Greenway Auto Recycling, who give you free towing service and do not charge anything extra. If you are delivering the car by yourself, do not forget to consider the cost of transportation at the time of the deal.

Also Read: Top 10 Mistakes to Avoid When Selling Your Junk Car

Collect the Payment

Once your car is accepted by the scrap yard or auto recycler, you’ll receive payment. The payment depends on various factors such as the car’s weight, its condition, the demand for its parts, and current scrap metal prices.

Notify the Ministry of Transportation

After your car is sold, you’ll need to fill out a “Vehicle Portion of a Permit” from ServiceOntario to notify the Ministry of Transportation that you no longer own the vehicle. The section you need to fill out is on the back of your vehicle registration permit.

Conclusion

Scrapping your car in Ontario is a straightforward process if you know what steps to take. By choosing to scrap your vehicle, you’re not only making a bit of money, but you’re also contributing to a greener planet. Greenway Auto Recycling is here to make this process simple and hassle-free for you. Give us a call at (416) 783-9026 and let’s turn your scrap car into an environmental success story today.

Last Updated on 04th December 2024