Scrap Car and Machinery FAQs in Surrey
Have a question before making an enquiry? Find answers about vehicles, used cars, equipment and collection below. For advice about a specific item, send its details and location to Lower Mainland Scrap Recycling Center.
Vehicle Buying and Removal
Do you buy running and non running cars?
Yes. We consider both, along with damaged vehicles and older cars that are no longer needed. Share the year, make, model, condition and location. Running vehicles can be discussed through our used car service, while the vehicle removal page explains broader collection requirements.
What types of vehicles can I enquire about?
Cars, pickup trucks, vans and SUVs can be considered. Include the vehicle type and size, especially for work vehicles. Acceptance depends on the individual vehicle and collection requirements, so please provide the details before arranging a pickup.
Does a damaged car need repairs before I contact you?
No repairs are needed simply to make an enquiry. Describe the damage and whether the vehicle starts or moves. Current photos can help. You can discuss its condition as it is before deciding whether repairs or a sale make sense for you.
Can you collect a vehicle without keys or with flat tyres?
Explain those details at the start. Tell us whether the vehicle can roll and steer and where it is parked. Suitability depends on the vehicle and access, so we assess the collection rather than guarantee one method for every situation.
Offers, Costs and Timing
How is my vehicle offer assessed?
The year, make, model, condition, completeness and pickup requirements help with assessment. Mileage and maintenance information may also be useful for a running used car. Describe the vehicle accurately and ask what the proposed offer includes before accepting.
Is vehicle or machinery collection free?
Confirm the terms for the actual item and location. Vehicle and machinery collections can have different requirements. Ask whether collection is included, what preparation is needed and whether any charges apply before booking.
How and when will I be paid?
Payment arrangements are confirmed as part of the transaction. Ask about the agreed amount, method and timing before accepting an offer. Do not assume a particular payment method or process from a general service description.
Can the offer change?
Tell us if the item, condition, included parts or access differs from the original description. Ask how those differences would be handled before agreeing to the sale. An assessment should reflect the actual vehicle or machinery and collection conditions.
Can I request a particular pickup date?
Yes. Include your preferred date and any deadline in the enquiry. Available timing depends on the item, location, access and schedule. Your preferred date becomes a booking only after the arrangements are confirmed.


Ownership and Preparation
What documents do I need?
Tell us what vehicle documents are available and whether you are the registered owner. The requirements depend on the transaction and ownership situation. Our BC vehicle paperwork guide provides preparation advice and links to official guidance.
Can I sell a car registered to someone else?
Do not assume you can sell it because you have the keys or the vehicle is on your property. Explain the ownership situation before booking and confirm the appropriate authority and process. Seek official guidance if the documents or right to sell are uncertain.
What if the vehicle owner has passed away?
Mention the estate situation before a sale or collection is arranged. The person handling the enquiry needs the appropriate authority and documents. Use current ICBC guidance and speak with an Autoplan broker about the next steps for the specific situation.
What should I remove from the vehicle?
Check for belongings, documents, parking passes, garage remotes and personal items. Clear saved personal information from connected systems where practical. Do not remove components included in the agreed vehicle description without discussing the change first.
Used Car Enquiries
Can I contact you about buying a used car?
Yes. Send an online enquiry with the vehicle type, approximate budget and requirements. Availability needs to be discussed for the actual enquiry. A pickup story or vehicle photo on the website is not a current sale listing.
Do you have a showroom?
No. Used car enquiries are handled online, and there is no showroom for browsing vehicles. Start with the website form to discuss the next steps rather than arriving at the address without an arrangement.
Do you sell vehicle parts?
No. We do not supply engines, body panels, tyres or other replacement parts. Our vehicle enquiries concern complete vehicles and collection. Please use a parts supplier for replacement part requests.
Machinery and Equipment
Can I enquire about machinery that does not work?
Yes. Explain the condition and any missing parts. Include the equipment type, dimensions and location where known. Our machinery buying page explains the information needed for an offer assessment.
What information helps with indoor machinery removal?
Send the equipment dimensions, approximate weight, entrance measurements and route to the exit. Explain any connections, obstacles or site restrictions. Our equipment removal page covers collection planning in more detail.
Can several machines be assessed together?
Send a list with a description and photo of each item. Explain whether the machines can leave together or need a staged collection. Each condition and access requirement still needs to be understood before arrangements are confirmed.
Do you collect appliances or household junk?
No. We do not provide household junk removal or collect small household items such as fridges, BBQs and loose tyres. Machinery and metal enquiries are for suitable heavy commercial loads.
Location and Contact
Which areas do you cover?
Contact us about Surrey locations and provide your postal code so coverage can be checked. Read our service area page for more information. Locations outside Surrey need separate confirmation before collection arrangements are made.
Where is the business based?
The business contact address is 10942 Olsen Rd, Surrey, BC V3V 3T1. Contact us before making visit or collection arrangements. Used car enquiries are handled online, with no showroom browsing.
Find Our Business Location
Lower Mainland Scrap Recycling Center
10942 Olsen Rd
Surrey, BC V3V 3T1
Contact us before arranging a visit or collection. Used car enquiries are handled online, with no showroom browsing.
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Send your vehicle or machinery details and location. We will explain the information needed to assess your enquiry.
