While an old vehicle that doesn’t run anymore may seem like a piece of junk, scrap cars are actually a valuable source of scrap metal. These metals and other materials or components can be removed from the car and reused. A scrap car recycler like McSteel Salvage & Cleanup will pay a fair price for that scrap car.
Below, we will walk you through four simple steps to take when your vehicle is no longer operable or has reached the end of its life. Keep reading to find out more!
Step 1: Assess the Vehicle
When your old car or truck begins to show signs that it’s reaching the end of its life, you should consider a few things before you decide to send it off for scrap metal. For instance, you should consider the cost of fixing your vehicle to its actual value. If repairs exceed the vehicle’s value, it’s probably more cost-effective to junk and replace it. Another factor to consider is the safety and reliability of the vehicle. If your old car has a few safety issues that make it unreliable on the road, such as frequent breakdowns or unpredictable behaviour, it’s likely time to get rid of it.
Step 2: Cancel Insurance/ Registration and Surrender License Plates
Once you’ve decided it’s time to get rid of your old vehicle, your next step should be to cancel your insurance and registration and surrender your license plate. Cancelling your insurance is simple; get a hold of your insurance company, and they will walk you through the process. In Alberta, any registry office can help you out with surrendering your license plates and cancelling your registration. Just be sure to complete the appropriate paperwork, and the registry office will take care of the rest.
Step 3: Remove Personal Belongings
This step can come before or after you cancel your registration/ insurance and surrender your plates. But before you take your scrap car to McSteel Salvage & Cleanup, it’s crucial that you remove all personal belongings from your vehicle. Any forgotten items will be disposed of during the salvage process.
Alongside your personal belongings, you should also consider removing valuable components like batteries, catalytic converters, and tires. These parts can often be sold separately, giving you some extra cash in your pocket. Likewise, draining your scrap car of fluids can help the McSteel team speed up the recycling process and increase the value of your vehicle.
Step 4: Bring the Vehicle to McSteel Salvage & Cleanup
Finally, your vehicle is ready to be put to rest at McSteel’s Wainwright or High Prairie locations. McSteel Salvage & Cleanup is a CAREC-certified (Canadian Auto Recyclers’ Environmental Code) AARDA member (Alberta Automotive Recyclers & Dismantlers Association). Recycling and salvaging scrap metal from old cars, trucks, and even farm equipment is just one of many metal salvaging services we offer. We are happy to accept vehicles and equipment in any condition–rusted or not, running or no longer operational.
Our team will even come to you to remove your scrap car as long as there are enough vehicles for us to pick up at a time (preferably six or more). So, if you’re looking for a fair and hassle-free way to get rid of your junker and make a little money at the same time, give McSteel Salvage & Cleanup a call or visit us!
Ready to Get Rid of Your Scrap Car?
End-of-life vehicles can be a fire hazard and source of soil contamination, so instead of letting that scrap car rot away on your property, contact McSteel Salvage & Cleanup! Let our team take your old vehicle off your hands today.