We Buy Junk Cars in Burnaby With No Insurance or Plates

Let your insurance lapse? Already handed your plates back to ICBC? None of that stops you from selling a junk car in Burnaby. It’s actually one of the most common situations we run into, so here’s exactly how it works.

Lapsed Insurance Doesn’t Block a Sale

A lot of people assume a car needs to be currently insured before anyone will buy it. That’s not the case for scrap and salvage sales — we’re not test-driving the thing or putting it back on the road, so active insurance isn’t something we need to see. If your policy expired months ago while the car sat in the driveway, that’s completely normal and won’t hold up the sale.

What Matters Instead

What we actually need is proof that you’re the legal owner of the vehicle. In BC that’s typically your vehicle registration (even an expired one works fine) along with a piece of photo ID that matches the name on it. If the registration is missing entirely, call us before we come out — we’ll tell you what else we can accept as proof of ownership.

What If the Plates Were Already Returned or Never Put Back On?

Returned plates aren’t a problem either. Plates relate to driving the vehicle on the road, not to selling it for scrap. Whether your plates are sitting in a drawer, already surrendered to ICBC, or the car never had them reinstalled after a repair, we can still pick the vehicle up and pay you for it.

If You’re Not Sure What Documents You Have

Don’t let uncertainty about paperwork stop you from calling. A lot of Burnaby customers aren’t sure exactly what they have on hand until we talk it through with them — a registration slip, a bill of sale from when they bought the car, even old ICBC renewal mail can help confirm ownership. We’ll tell you plainly if something’s missing and what we can do about it.

The Pickup Itself

Once ownership is sorted out, the rest is simple. We come to you anywhere in Burnaby, tow the vehicle away at no cost, and pay you on the spot. No need to get the car running, cleaned up, or anywhere near driveable — we take vehicles exactly as they sit.

Next Step

If you’ve got a junk car in Burnaby with expired insurance, missing plates, or both, give us a call at (236) 889-3494 for a free quote. We’ll tell you exactly what we need before we show up. Have a look at our Burnaby page for more on our local service, our FAQ for other common questions, or reach out through our contact page.