Estate vehicle collection assistance
If you are handling an estate that includes an unwanted vehicle, you can ask ScrapCars.ca about collection without having the full vehicle history. Explain your role and what you know about the car. Collection requires the owner or a representative with authority to arrange its disposal.
Call 1-855-549-4466
Get a quote for your car
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All fields are required except pickup notes.
Confirm authority before making arrangements
A family relationship or access to the keys does not establish authority to sell through this service. Confirm who can act for the estate and ask the team what evidence it needs before agreeing to a handover. If the authority is unclear, seek advice from the person or professional handling the estate.
Do not send identification, a will or other estate documents through the quote form. Use it for contact information and basic vehicle details, then ask how to discuss the required paperwork.
Start with the details you have
Provide the year, make and model if known, along with the pickup city or postal code. Say if you have the keys and how long you believe the car has been parked. Choose “Unsure” for condition if you cannot assess it. You do not need to start the vehicle or move it to make an enquiry.
Leave time to check belongings
Before collection, allow the authorized person time to check for personal records and belongings. Confirm access if the vehicle sits at another property or in a shared garage. Discuss the offer, payment recipient and method, any charges and the records needed for the estate before accepting. Call 1-855-549-4466 if you prefer to explain the circumstances by phone.
Decisions for the estate representative
- Identify the representative who can approve the offer and any later change to the terms.
- Agree who will check the vehicle for belongings the estate needs to retain.
- Record accessories or components someone plans to remove before requesting a final offer.
- Separate the vehicle’s keys from keys to other estate property before handover.
- Tell the team if access to the property will end on a particular date.
Questions before collection
Can a family member start the enquiry?
Yes. Explain your role. The person with authority to dispose of the vehicle must confirm the arrangements before collection proceeds.
Can you decide which estate documents give me authority?
Ask the team about its collection requirements. For questions about your legal authority or the estate process, consult the appropriate professional.
Can I enquire if I cannot find the keys?
Yes. Mention the missing keys and the car's location. The team will review access and document requirements before confirming whether collection is possible.
Can you collect the vehicle before an estate property is handed over?
Give the proposed property handover date at the start of the enquiry. The team must confirm authority, documents and access before agreeing to a collection time. Do not treat the date as booked until you receive confirmation.
Check your pickup location
Find your municipality and share the location where the vehicle is parked.
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Resources for scrapping a car in Ontario
Use these Auto Heaven resources to prepare questions about paperwork, licence plates and vehicle handover. Confirm the requirements for your vehicle with the collection team.
Prefer to talk about your car?
Have the make, model and pickup location ready.