Mission, British Columbia
Cash for Cars in Mission, BC
I buy cars, trucks, SUVs and vans in Mission, running or not. Tell me what the vehicle is, what works and what doesn't, and the price comes from that. Pickup is arranged around your day, towing is included in the purchase, and you're paid when the vehicle is picked up.
Call Jay 604-889-4470
What Kinds Of Vehicles Does Jay Buy?
Cars, pickups, SUVs, minivans and work vans, any year. Some still drive, some haven't started in years, and plenty are in between: a vehicle that runs but has a repair bill nobody wants to pay.
Still running
Older cars and trucks that drive fine but aren't worth insuring any longer, high-kilometre commuters, and second vehicles nobody uses.
Mechanical problems
Blown engines, failed transmissions, overheating, no-start problems and electrical faults that cost more to chase than the vehicle is worth.
Long-term parked
Vehicles that have sat beside a shop, behind a barn or on a gravel pad for years. Moss, flat tires and seized brakes are expected here.
Not every older vehicle should be treated as scrap metal. I've been buying and towing vehicles since 2000, so I start with the vehicle itself and what can realistically be done with it.
What Affects What My Vehicle Is Worth?
The vehicle itself, mostly. There's no fixed price list, and no honest way to quote a number before knowing what the vehicle is and what condition it's in.
- Year, make and model. Some vehicles hold value because people still drive them here and still need parts for them.
- Whether it runs and drives. A vehicle that starts and moves under its own power has options a dead one doesn't.
- Mechanical condition. Engine and transmission problems matter most. Brakes, suspension and exhaust matter less.
- Kilometres and overall condition. Rust, collision damage, rodent damage and interior condition all factor in.
- Completeness. A missing engine, wheels, seats, hood or catalytic converter comes off the number, though the vehicle still has value.
- Demand and recycling value. Whether the vehicle or its usable parts are wanted, plus what the recycled material is worth at the time.
- Access. This rarely changes the price, but gravel, slope, back fields and tight spots are worth mentioning so I bring the right gear.
Should I Sell It Or Scrap It?
It depends on what's left in the vehicle. Some are worth more as a complete used vehicle, a repairable project or a parts source. Others have reached the point where recycling is the sensible end.
Often worth more than scrap
- It still starts, drives and stops
- Solid body and frame with one known failure
- Trucks, vans and 4x4s that people still use here
- Complete vehicles with usable parts
Usually a recycling job
- Frame, rocker or strut tower rust
- Engine and transmission both finished
- Chewed wiring harnesses and water damage inside
- A list of repairs instead of one repair
I'll tell you which side of that line your vehicle looks like it's on. If selling it privately is clearly the better move for you, I'll say so.
Is It Worth Fixing Before I Sell It?
Usually not, once the repair is a big one. The question is whether spending that money leaves you with a vehicle worth more than the repair cost plus what you could sell it for today.
Engine replacement, transmission replacement, a major failure on a high-kilometre vehicle, or rust plus two or three other jobs at once rarely pay you back. A shop quote of a few thousand dollars on a vehicle that was worth a couple of thousand running is the most common version of this call.
Smaller work is different. Brakes, an alternator, a starter, a water pump or a sensor on an otherwise solid vehicle can be worth doing if you were keeping it anyway. Tell me what the shop quoted and what the vehicle is, and you'll get a straight read.
How Does Selling A Vehicle To Jay Work?
1. Call Jay
Year, make, model, condition, what's wrong with it and where it's parked. That's enough for a real number.
2. Get the price
I give you the price on that call and you agree to it before anything is booked.
3. Pickup is arranged
You pick a window and the flat deck comes out at that time.
4. Paperwork and payment
Ownership and ID are checked, the transfer is signed, you're paid, then the vehicle is loaded and towed away.
Bring government photo ID and proof of ownership, normally your ICBC vehicle registration. Plates stay with you in BC. If the ownership situation is complicated, such as a lost registration, an estate vehicle or a vehicle in someone else's name, say so on the call. An ICBC Autoplan broker can confirm what's needed for your case.
More detail on how a pickup works, the paperwork and payment FAQ, or contact Jay.
Questions People Ask Before Selling
Do you buy cars that still run?
Yes. A running vehicle is often worth more than one that doesn't, because it can be worth something as a usable vehicle rather than only as recycled material. Tell me what it is, how it drives and what's wrong with it.
Do you buy cars with blown engines?
Yes, and it's a common call. The rest of the vehicle still has value: body, transmission, wheels, glass, interior parts and the metal itself.
Do you buy cars with bad transmissions?
Yes. A transmission that slips, bangs or won't move the vehicle affects the number, not whether I'll buy it.
Do you buy old pickup trucks in Mission?
Yes, and trucks are the most common vehicle I buy here. F-150s, F-250s, Rams, Silverados, Tacomas and work vans, with or without an engine, brakes or wheels.
Can you pick up a car that has been sitting for years?
Yes. Flat tires, seized brakes, a dead battery, no keys and moss on the roof are common in Mission. The flat deck has a winch, so the vehicle is pulled on rather than dragged.
What information do you need to give me a quote?
Year, make, model, whether it runs, what's wrong with it, roughly how many kilometres it has, whether any major parts are missing, and where it's parked.
Is towing included when you buy my vehicle?
Yes. On the vehicles I buy in the Mission area, the tow is part of the purchase and nothing is taken off for fuel, winching or distance.
When do I get paid?
At pickup. The paperwork is signed, you're paid, and then the vehicle is loaded.
Not sure whether yours is worth selling or recycling? Tell me what it is and what's wrong with it. Two minutes on the phone and you'll know.
Call Jay 604-889-4470If the vehicle is finished and you just want it gone, see scrap car removal in Mission.