Weight
A compact car might weigh 1,200–1,400 kg, a mid-size SUV 1,800–2,200 kg, and a full-size pickup over 2,300 kg. More weight means more metal.
(780) 699-7175St. Albert vehicle buying
Cash for Scrap Cars St. Albert
Get a fair offer for your scrap car, with free pickup and payment on the spot.
Free towing Paid at pickup
Firm quotes Free towing Paid before loading Signed bill of sale
The simple way forward
Cash for scrap cars in St. Albert
When a car has nothing left to give except its metal, the price comes down to a few things you can understand: how much it weighs, what scrap sells for now, and which valuable parts remain.
No mystery and no “up to” pricing. We buy scrap cars across St. Albert and the surrounding area, tow them free and pay before they leave. Call or text (780) 699-7175 for a firm offer.
Cash for scrap cars
How scrap car value is calculated
Current scrap metal prices
Steel prices move with construction demand, mill output and export markets. We use current pricing, not last year’s number.
Non-ferrous metals
Aluminium wheels and engine parts, copper wiring, radiators and starters carry more value per kilogram than steel.
Catalytic converter
Often the most valuable single part because of platinum group metals. Original converters usually exceed aftermarket replacements.
Deductions
Missing major parts reduce weight. Household junk, extra tires and garbage may require cleanup.
Cash for scrap cars
Scrap vs junk: which pays more?
If your car has parts people want, it is worth more as a junk car than as pure scrap. We look at both. If parts value is higher, your offer reflects it. You do not need to decide which category applies.
Cash for scrap cars
Is a scrapyard trip worth it?
Hauling the car yourself can work if you already have a truck and trailer, the car rolls and steers, and you can wait at the scale. For most sellers, the costs and time add up.
Trailer rental or a tow eats into the difference.
No wheels or seized brakes make loading difficult without a winch.
Some yards pay walk-in sellers less than regular suppliers.
You still need ID and ownership papers.
The trip can take half a day or more.
With us, towing is free and the price is set before we arrive.
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Getting paid for your scrap car
Tell us what you have
Year, make, model and what is missing. Mention the engine, transmission, wheels and converter.
Get a firm offer
Based on the factors above and current prices.
Book free pickup
We bring a flatbed and winch.
Get paid on the spot
Cash or e-transfer before loading, with a signed bill of sale.
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Tips for a better scrap price
Leave the converter on. If it was stolen, tell us.
Do not strip the engine or transmission unless you can sell them for more elsewhere.
Clear out household junk; it adds nothing.
Leave alloy wheels on.
Have your paperwork ready.
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Where your scrap car ends up
Scrap cars are depolluted first: fluids drained, battery removed, refrigerant recovered. The converter and usable parts come off. The body is shredded and metals separated by magnets and sorting systems. Recycled steel uses far less energy than steel made from raw iron ore.
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Paperwork
Alberta scrap and recycling buyers record the seller’s ID and vehicle details. Bring photo ID and registration. Expired registration is fine if it shows ownership. Our Alberta car selling paperwork guide has more.
Where we work
Areas we cover
We buy scrap cars throughout St. Albert and in places such as Drayton Valley, Camrose and Wetaskiwin.
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Straight answers
Cash for scrap cars FAQs
Questions about your vehicle? Call or text (780) 699-7175.
It depends on weight, current metal prices, and whether the converter and major parts remain. Call for an exact quote.
Scrap metal prices move with the market.
Yes, at a lower price.
Usually, because they weigh more.
We price using known weight for the make and model, adjusted for missing parts, so you get a firm number before pickup.