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Junk Car Removal St. Albert
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Junk car removal in St. Albert
A junk car has a way of becoming part of the property. It gets parked “for now,” then the battery dies, the tires go soft, and two winters later it is a permanent fixture beside the garage in Akinsdale or behind the house in Erin Ridge. Getting rid of it feels like a project, so it keeps getting pushed back.
It does not need to be. One call to (780) 699-7175, and we will come to you, load it and pay you for it. The removal is free.
Junk car removal
What counts as a junk car?
There is no official definition. In practice, a car is junk when fixing it no longer makes financial sense.
It does not start, and the likely repair costs more than the car is worth.
It runs, but rust, leaks, warning lights and worn suspension are failing at once.
It has been in an accident and nobody wants to pay to repair it.
It has sat so long it needs tires, brakes, a battery, fluids and more.
It is missing major parts, such as the engine, transmission or catalytic converter.
It failed an inspection and repairs are not worth it.
If your car fits any of these, you are in the right place.
Junk car removal
How junk car removal works
Get a firm offer
We price the car on the phone. That number holds as long as the car matches your description.
Choose a pickup time
Same day is common across St. Albert. Evenings and weekends are available.
We load, you get paid
The driver checks the car, you both sign the bill of sale, and you are paid in cash or by e-transfer before loading.
Most pickups take 15 to 20 minutes once the truck arrives.
Junk car removal
Removal from tricky spots
Junk cars are rarely parked somewhere convenient. We regularly remove vehicles from:
Garages and back lanes in Grandin, Mission and Braeside.
Underground parkades along St. Albert Trail and in Erin Ridge.
Snowbanks, including cars plowed in on residential crescents.
Backyards and Sturgeon County acreages where the car has sunk into grass.
Repair shops and storage lots in Campbell and Riel business parks, once any fees are paid.
Mention the situation when you call so the driver brings the right equipment.
Junk car removal
Equipment we use
Flatbed tow trucks
Rollback trucks for non-running vehicles, flat tires and vehicles with no wheels.
Winches
Pull vehicles out of yards, garages and snow.
Wheel dollies and skates
Move cars with seized brakes or through tight spaces.
Low-clearance options
For parkades, depending on the building.
Junk car removal
What happens after removal
Junk cars do not get dumped. Here is the process:
Parts recovery
Usable engines, transmissions, alternators, starters, doors, lights and wheels are removed and resold.
Depollution
Oil, coolant, transmission fluid, brake fluid and fuel are collected. Refrigerant is recovered and the battery recycled.
Recycling
The remaining shell goes to a licensed recycler to be shredded; separated metals become new steel and aluminium.
Responsible handling keeps hazardous fluids out of the ground and the Sturgeon River.
Junk car removal
Why not just leave it there?
A junk car costs you even while it sits.
Insurance and registration you may still be paying.
Bylaw complaints if it is visible from the street or parked on public property.
Lost garage or driveway space.
Falling value as parts degrade outdoors.
Environmental risk from leaking fluids.
A car worth a few hundred dollars today might be worth noticeably less after another winter.
Junk car removal
What we need from you
After pickup, remove your plates and cancel insurance. Keep the signed bill of sale as proof. For estate sales, lost registration or company vehicles, see our Alberta car selling paperwork guide.
Registration or other proof that you own the car.
Valid photo ID.
The keys, if you have them; they are not required.
Junk car removal
Preparing for pickup
Remove personal items from the glove box, console, trunk and under the seats.
Take your garage door opener and parking passes.
Remove your licence plates.
Tell us about snow, other vehicles or a low garage door.
Where we work
Areas we cover
We remove junk cars across all of St. Albert and in Edmonton, Morinville, Spruce Grove, Sherwood Park and the rest of the Capital Region.
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Straight answers
Junk car removal FAQs
Questions about your vehicle? Call or text (780) 699-7175.
No. Removal is free, and we pay you for the car.
Yes, with proof of ownership.
We winch it onto a flatbed or use wheel skates.
Often the same day in St. Albert.
The registered owner or someone authorized to sell needs to be there to sign and receive payment.