Vancouver, BC · Owner operated since 2000
Jay's Junk Car Towing removes unwanted, damaged and non-running vehicles across the City of Vancouver. Call or text 604-889-4470 with the year, make, model, what is wrong with it and where it is parked, and you will get a quote.
You deal directly with Jay for the quote, the questions and the scheduling. Towing is included when it is part of the agreed removal, and payment is made before the vehicle is loaded.
Same-day or next-day pickup may be available depending on the schedule, the vehicle and the access.
These are the situations people describe on the phone. Several of them have a full answer on this site.
If your situation is not on that list, it is still worth a phone call. Jay will tell you honestly whether removing the vehicle makes sense right now.
If you call me about a car, I am going to ask a handful of questions. They are not there to make the process complicated. I need to know what I am sending the truck into, and almost every problem on a pickup day comes from something nobody mentioned beforehand.
What the vehicle is
Year, make and model tell me what I am dealing with before anything else. Two cars of the same age can be very different jobs and very different quotes.
What is wrong with it
A failed engine, a failed transmission, accident damage or simply years of sitting all lead somewhere different. It also tells me whether the car can be moved under its own weight.
Whether it rolls and steers
This matters more than whether it starts. Seized brakes, a locked steering column, a missing wheel or a flat tire change the equipment that needs to come with the truck.
Whether it is complete
If the engine, transmission, wheels or catalytic converter have already been removed, tell me. It changes the number, and I would rather know before I quote than in your driveway.
Whether the keys exist
Keys make the job easier but are not always necessary. Missing keys can affect steering and loading, so it is worth mentioning up front.
Where it is sitting and what is around it
Street, driveway, lane, garage, shop lot or inside a building. Then what is beside it, in front of it and above it. That is what decides which truck goes and how long it takes.
If the car does not roll, tell me. If the brakes are seized, tell me. If we are dealing with a narrow lane or another vehicle blocking it, tell me that too. The more I know before the truck leaves, the easier the pickup usually goes. Photos sent by text are the fastest way to answer most of it at once.
Call Jay at 604-889-4470 and you can sort out the vehicle, the access and the quote in one conversation.
Tell Jay about the vehicle
Year, make, model, what is wrong with it and where it sits in Vancouver.
Get a quote and a plan
Jay works out the number and what the pickup will take, based on what you describe.
Arrange the pickup
A time that works for you, and for the building or the street if that matters.
The truck arrives
Jay or an experienced driver arrives with the details you provided already in hand.
Vehicle and paperwork checked
The vehicle is confirmed, and authority to release it is checked as required.
You are paid
Payment is made before the vehicle is loaded, not afterwards.
Loaded and removed
The vehicle goes onto the deck and on to an automotive recycler.
An inaccurate description, missing major parts or an unexpected access problem may mean the quote or the removal plan has to be reviewed before loading. That conversation happens in front of you, before anything goes on the deck.
Read the full process, step by stepPickup covers the whole City of Vancouver. These five pages explain what removal looks like in each part of the city.
East Vancouver
Commercial Drive, Hastings-Sunrise, Renfrew-Collingwood, Kensington-Cedar Cottage and the streets and lanes around them.
South Vancouver
Sunset, Marpole, Killarney, Victoria-Fraserview, Champlain Heights and the streets between Marine Drive and 49th.
Central Vancouver
Mount Pleasant, Riley Park, Fairview, Cambie and South Cambie, where the question is often repair or remove.
West Side
Kitsilano, Dunbar-Southlands, West Point Grey, Kerrisdale, Arbutus Ridge and Shaughnessy.
Downtown and West End
Downtown, the West End, Yaletown, Coal Harbour and the False Creek edge, where access is the first question.
Most vehicles picked up here have not moved in a long time. A car does not need to start, and it does not need to be presentable.
Access is always checked first. No vehicle is promised from every location until Jay knows what is around it.
Where a vehicle sits usually decides how the pickup goes. These are the situations that come up most often in the city.
Street and permit parking
Permit zones, rush-hour restrictions, separated bike lanes and how tightly the car is parked all matter. There has to be room to tilt the deck and winch safely.
Back lanes and narrow access
A lot of Vancouver is easier from the lane than the street. Overhanging carports, fences and bins decide whether a flatbed fits.
Driveways and carports
How far back the vehicle sits, what surface it is on and whether a roof limits the height all change the approach.
Buildings and loading areas
Many buildings want notice before a truck uses a loading bay or the lane, and limit the hours. Ask your building manager what they require.
Height restrictions
Nothing inside a building or under a low structure is confirmed until the posted height, the route out and the vehicle's condition have been reviewed.
Vehicles that cannot move on their own
Whether the car rolls and steers matters more than whether it starts. Seized brakes and missing wheels change the equipment needed.
A real Vancouver pickup
Jay's Junk Car Towing picked up an old Cadillac from a Vancouver laneway. The Cadillac had two flat tires and locked brakes. This made the pickup more difficult than simply driving the vehicle onto the truck.
That is why the condition of the vehicle and where it is parked matter when arranging removal. Mention flat tires, locked wheels and tight access before pickup so Jay can plan the job properly.
Many straightforward pickups are finished fairly quickly once the truck is there. Difficult access or a seized vehicle takes longer, and nothing is rushed at the expense of doing it properly.
The full pickup day process
Valid photo identification and the vehicle registration when it is available are what Jay prefers to see, along with the keys when they exist. Licence plates should normally be removed before the vehicle leaves.
If the registration has been lost, contact Jay before pickup so the situation can be reviewed. Not every vehicle can be accepted without proof of ownership. Jay does not give legal advice. For ICBC procedures, confirm current requirements with an Autoplan broker.
The vehicle is delivered to an automotive recycling facility. Reusable parts may be recovered, and fluids, batteries, tires and other materials are handled through the recycling process. The remaining metal is prepared for recycling.
What happens to a junk car after pickup?
Jay has been removing old, damaged and non-running vehicles in Vancouver since 2000. He handles the quote, the questions, the scheduling and the paperwork himself, so the details you give on the phone are the details the truck arrives with.
Depending on the schedule, Jay or one of the experienced drivers attends the pickup. Either way, nobody turns up asking you to explain the job again from the start.
More about JayThe questions people ask most often, answered in full.
How Much Is My Junk Car Worth in Vancouver?
What a junk car is worth in Vancouver depends on the year, make, model, condition, completeness, usable parts, catalytic converter, vehicle weight, the current recycling value of the materials and the cost of getting the vehicle out.
How Junk Car Removal Works in Vancouver
Junk car removal in Vancouver works like this: you tell Jay about the vehicle, he gives you a quote based on what you describe, you agree on a pickup time, he verifies the vehicle and completes the paperwork, you are paid, and then the vehicle is loaded and taken for recycling.
What Documents Do I Need to Scrap a Car in Vancouver?
To scrap a car in Vancouver you should have valid photo identification and the vehicle registration when it is available, and the licence plates should normally be removed before the vehicle leaves.
Contact Jay with the vehicle's year, make, model, condition and location. Jay will ask about the keys, tires, brakes and access, provide a quote and arrange pickup. On pickup day the vehicle is checked, the paperwork is completed, you are paid and the vehicle is loaded for recycling.
Towing is free when it is included in Jay's agreed quote. The vehicle's location, completeness and access must be described accurately. Missing major parts or unexpected recovery problems should be discussed before pickup.
Yes. Jay regularly removes vehicles with dead batteries, failed engines, damaged transmissions and other mechanical problems. Tell Jay whether the vehicle rolls, steers and has working tires so he can bring the correct equipment.
The year, make, model, condition, completeness, usable parts, catalytic converter, vehicle weight, current recycling value and the cost of removal can all matter. Two cars of the same age can be worth quite different amounts.
Have valid photo identification and the vehicle registration when available. Remove the licence plates before the vehicle leaves. Contact Jay before pickup when registration is missing or ownership is unusual.
Payment is made after Jay verifies the vehicle and completes the paperwork, before the vehicle is loaded and taken away.
Same-day or next-day pickup may be available, but it depends on Jay's route, schedule, vehicle condition and location. Nothing is guaranteed until Jay confirms a time with you.
Jay provides pickup throughout the City of Vancouver, including Downtown, the West End, Kitsilano, Mount Pleasant, East Vancouver, Commercial Drive, Hastings-Sunrise, Renfrew, Kerrisdale, Dunbar, Marpole, Oakridge, South Vancouver and nearby Vancouver neighbourhoods.
Tell Jay the year, make, model, condition and Vancouver location of the vehicle and you will get a quote and a pickup plan. Towing is included when it is part of the agreed removal, and payment is made before the vehicle leaves.
Call Jay at 604-889-4470. That is the fastest way to get an answer. If you would rather not call, the quote page turns your details into a text message to Jay.
You deal directly with Jay for the quote and the scheduling. Tell him about the vehicle and where it sits in Vancouver.
Call Jay · 604-889-4470