Scrap car removal in Thorold
What your car is worth as scrap today, and the yards near Thorold that take cars. A typical midsize sedan brings about $435 at $290/tonne.
Scrap car value calculator
$435
Typical range $350 – $520 · at $290/tonne today
For a complete car delivered to the yard. Towing, missing parts and yard minimums lower it; a catalytic converter or aluminum rims sold separately can add to it.
Nearest yards that take cars
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TKC Metal Recycling Inc
Pickup: YesCall ahead to confirm -
RAM Iron & Metal Inc (Welland Public Yard)
Pickup: YesCheck hours -
Triple M Metal (Burlington Yard, formerly Thomson Metals)
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Posner Metals Ltd
Pickup: YesCheck hours -
Triple M Metal (Hamilton Strathearne Ave Yard)
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Quick Scrap Metal
Pickup: roll-off bins; scrap car pickupCheck hours
From each yard's own website. Call before you book a tow: ask for the price, whether towing is free, and how they pay.
Scrap car values today
| Vehicle | Typical curb weight | Scrap value today |
|---|---|---|
| Small car (Civic, Corolla, Elantra) | about 1,250 kg | $360 ($290 – $435) |
| Midsize sedan (Camry, Accord, Malibu) | about 1,500 kg | $435 ($350 – $520) |
| Small SUV (RAV4, CR-V, Escape) | about 1,600 kg | $465 ($370 – $555) |
| Minivan (Caravan, Sienna, Odyssey) | about 1,950 kg | $565 ($450 – $680) |
| Large SUV (Tahoe, Explorer, Pilot) | about 2,200 kg | $640 ($510 – $765) |
| Pickup truck (F-150, Silverado, Ram 1500) | about 2,200 kg | $640 ($510 – $765) |
| Heavy-duty pickup or cargo van | about 2,800 kg | $810 ($650 – $975) |
Weights are typical for the class; check the sticker in your driver's door frame or your owner's manual for the exact curb weight.
Before the tow truck comes
- Have your ownership (vehicle permit) and photo ID ready. Yards need both.
- Take off your licence plates. In Ontario they stay with you.
- Empty the car, including the glovebox and any toll transponder.
- Keep a copy of the ownership and the receipt, then cancel your insurance.
Questions people ask
Who takes scrap cars in Thorold?
TKC Metal Recycling Inc, RAM Iron & Metal Inc (Welland Public Yard), Triple M Metal (Burlington Yard, formerly Thomson Metals) and Posner Metals Ltd list vehicles or car towing on their website (the nearest to Thorold).
How much will I get for my scrap car in Thorold?
About $290 per tonne at a typical Ontario yard today: roughly $360 for a compact, $435 for a midsize sedan and $640 for a full-size pickup. Each yard sets its own price, so call two.
Is scrap car towing free in Thorold?
Quick Scrap Metal mention towing or pickup for cars. Free towing is common for complete cars inside a yard's service area; ask whether any towing charge comes off the price.
How scrap car prices work in Ontario · All scrap yards in Thorold