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Toronto end-of-life vehicle guide

Before you scrap it, know your next step.

Useful Ontario paperwork guidance, honest repair-versus-scrap thinking, and a clear way to plan pickup for an unwanted vehicle.

Paperwork before handoffValue without fake precisionPickup planned around access

The useful answer may be repair, private sale, donation—or recycling.

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Start with the decision

An old car is not automatically a scrap car.

Before arranging removal, compare the repair against the car’s present value, ask whether a private sale is realistic, and check your paperwork. When recycling is right, good access notes help prevent a failed pickup.

Use the decision guide

The easy part

Three steps. One less thing on your list.

We keep the process direct from your first message through to pickup day.

01

Share the details

Tell us the year, make, model, condition, and where the vehicle is located.

02

Receive your offer

We’ll confirm the details and discuss a pickup plan that suits your schedule.

03

We arrange pickup

Our team coordinates removal and the next responsible step for your vehicle.

Toronto End-of-Life Vehicle Knowledge Centre

Answers that should not require five different tabs.

Start with Ontario ownership and paperwork, vehicle value, pickup access, and what happens after a vehicle is retired.

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Get started

Ready to clear the driveway?

Send the essentials and we’ll follow up with your options. Prefer a call? Reach us directly at 416-886-7336.

What to have handy
Your vehicle details, condition, pickup address and the best way to reach you.

Vehicle condition (select all that apply)

Your request is sent directly to info@autoheaven.ca.

Service area

From Toronto to the edges of the GTA.

Our pickup network serves the city and surrounding communities. If your city isn’t listed, ask — we may still be able to help.

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Helpful answers

Before pickup day.

Questions are normal. Here are a few quick answers to get you started.

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Do you remove vehicles that don’t run?+

Yes. Tell us the vehicle’s condition and location when you request a quote, so we can plan the right pickup.

What information do I need to provide?+

The vehicle year, make, model, condition, location, and your preferred contact method help us respond quickly.

Do you serve areas outside Toronto?+

Yes. We serve communities throughout the Greater Toronto Area, including Mississauga, Brampton, Vaughan, Markham, Durham Region, and more.

Toronto’s local removal team

Make room for what’s next.

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