Do you take full-size pickups and vans?

Yes. Half-ton and heavier pickups, full-size SUVs, minivans and cargo vans, whether they run or not. Send the year, make and model, and mention two or four-wheel drive, the box length and anything bolted on. You'll get a number for the whole vehicle before anything is booked.

Is a truck worth more for scrap than a car?

Usually, because a truck is heavier and carries more steel. Completeness counts too: one that still has its engine, transmission and catalytic converter is worth more than a stripped frame. If the truck runs and the frame is solid, a private sale will often beat any scrap offer.

Can you take a truck that's been parked in a field for years?

In most cases, yes. Flat tires, seized brakes and brush grown up around it are normal for farm trucks. What matters is firm ground for the tow truck to get close. Between fall and spring we may suggest waiting for a dry stretch so nobody gets stuck.

Our work van is registered to the company. Who signs?

Someone with signing authority for the business signs the transfer form at pickup, after the payment is made. If you're unsure what ICBC wants as proof of that authority, an Autoplan broker can tell you before you book, which saves a wasted trip.

Should I take the canopy and toolbox off first?

If you'd like to keep or sell them, yes. Canopies, toolboxes, hitches and tonneau covers often bring more sold on their own. Whatever stays on the truck goes with it to the recycler, so let us know what's coming off when you book.

Do I need to empty a work van?

Yes. Take out tools, ladders, leftover materials and anything personal. Mention any shelving or racks bolted to the floor when you book, so the number takes them into account. Anything left inside is recycled along with the van.

Do you pick up trucks outside Aldergrove?

Yes. Most of our truck and van pickups are around Aldergrove, Otter and Glen Valley, but Bradner, Mount Lehman, Langley City and west Abbotsford are all on the list too. Put the address in the form and we'll confirm.

Rusted old pickup truck parked on the grass beside a weathered barn

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Pickups, SUVs and vans

Scrap truck and van removal in Aldergrove

Old half-tons, worn-out SUVs, minivans and work vans. Tell us what it is and where it sits, and we'll put a number on the whole thing.

Pickups, SUVs, minivans and cargo vans
Farm trucks that haven't moved in years
Paid at pickup, before you sign

Rather call or text? 604-337-2232

Based at26909 Alder Dr, Aldergrove
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OpenEvery day, 8am to 8pm
We takeCars, trucks, vans and SUVs

The bigger vehicles we take

Scrap truck removal works the same way as any car, just with more steel on the deck. These are the ones that come up most on Aldergrove driveways and acreages.

1HtHalf-ton pickups
F-150s, Silverados, Rams and Sierras, two or four-wheel drive.
2HdHeavier pickups
Three-quarter and one-ton trucks. Mention dual rear wheels.
3FsFull-size SUVs
Tahoes, Suburbans, Expeditions, Durangos and old 4Runners.
4MvMinivans
Caravans, Siennas, Odysseys, Uplanders and Sedonas.
5CvCargo and work vans
Econolines, Express and Savana vans, older Sprinters.
6FtFarm and yard trucks
Trucks that only ran around the property. Still need a registration.

Got a motorhome, a bus or something bigger? Call 604-337-2232 and ask before you send the form.

Why trucks and vans are a bit different

A pickup isn't just a big car. A few things change the number and the way it gets loaded.

More steel. A full-size pickup or cargo van can weigh close to twice what a compact sedan does, and weight drives most of a scrap number.
Parts with a second life. Truck engines, transmissions, axles and tailgates are in demand, so a complete truck counts for more.
Size and weight on the deck. Long boxes, lifts and heavy diesels take planning. Tell us the model and size up front.
What's bolted on. Canopies, racks, toolboxes and van shelving all change what's going on the truck.

Older green pickup truck parked on gravel beside the brush — An older pickup like the ones that end up retired on farm lots (stock photo, plate blurred)

Older dark blue minivan parked in a lot, seen from the side — Minivans usually go when the transmission or the sliding doors give out (stock photo)

Before the truck comes

Ten minutes of prep makes the pickup quick:

Empty the cab, the box and any toolboxes
Pull tools, ladders and materials out of the van
Check under and behind the seats for papers
Take car seats and cargo bins out of the minivan
Unbolt anything you plan to keep or sell
Take the plates off and find the registration

Old truck taking up the shop or the side yard? Call or text us any day from 8am to 8pm.

Call 604-337-2232

Scrapping a truck or van around Aldergrove

Most of what applies to a car applies here too. These are the parts that are specific to trucks, SUVs and vans.

01Weight does most of the talking

Steel is bought by weight, so a heavier vehicle starts ahead. A full-size crew cab, a Suburban or a long-wheelbase van carries a lot more metal than a hatchback.

After weight comes completeness. A truck that still has its engine, transmission, rear axle and catalytic converter is worth more than one that's been picked over, because those parts get pulled and reused before the body is shredded.

02Diesels and heavier trucks

Three-quarter and one-ton pickups are heavier and longer, and some carry a flatdeck, a dump box or dual rear wheels. All of that changes how the truck is loaded.

Tell us the model, the engine and what's on the back when you send the form. A photo by text is even better. It lets us plan the pickup and give you a fair number the first time, with no surprises when the driver arrives.

03Work vans and company vehicles

If a van or truck is registered to a business, someone with signing authority for that business signs the transfer form. An Autoplan broker can tell you what proof ICBC wants if there's any doubt.

Take out tools, stock and anything with customer details on it. If the van has your company name and phone number on the side, peel the decals first, or at least let us know they're there.

04Minivans at the end of the road

Older minivans tend to be retired for the same few reasons: a failing transmission, sliding doors that won't latch, or rust in the rocker panels and rear wheel wells.

Before pickup, make sure every door closes and stays shut. Then do a proper search: car seats, booster cushions, stroller parts and things that slid under the stow-away seats are the items people most often forget in a family van.

05Farm trucks in Otter and Glen Valley

Rural Aldergrove is full of trucks that were parked beside a barn when they stopped being useful and never moved again. Expect seized brakes, cracked tires and a few mouse nests.

None of that stops a pickup. What we need to know is how close a truck can get, whether there's a gate to open, and what the ground is like. The registration can be years old and stuffed in a drawer, as long as the owner on it is the one signing.

06Canopies, toolboxes and hitches

Accessories often have more resale value than the truck they're bolted to. A good canopy, an aluminum crossover toolbox, a receiver hitch or a tonneau cover often sells well online in the Fraser Valley.

If you want that money, take them off before pickup day. If you'd rather not bother, leave them on and tell us, and we'll include them when we put a number on the truck.

07When a truck is worth more than scrap

Pickups hold their value better than most vehicles. If yours starts, drives and has a solid frame, try selling it privately or trading it in before you scrap it. We'd rather tell you that than buy a good truck for its steel.

Scrapping makes sense when the frame is rotten, the engine or transmission is gone and the repair costs more than the truck is worth, or it just has to leave the property.

Truck, SUV and van questions

Do you take full-size pickups and vans?
Yes. Half-ton and heavier pickups, full-size SUVs, minivans and cargo vans, whether they run or not. Send the year, make and model, and mention two or four-wheel drive, the box length and anything bolted on. You'll get a number for the whole vehicle before anything is booked.
Is a truck worth more for scrap than a car?
Usually, because a truck is heavier and carries more steel. Completeness counts too: one that still has its engine, transmission and catalytic converter is worth more than a stripped frame. If the truck runs and the frame is solid, a private sale will often beat any scrap offer.
Can you take a truck that's been parked in a field for years?
In most cases, yes. Flat tires, seized brakes and brush grown up around it are normal for farm trucks. What matters is firm ground for the tow truck to get close. Between fall and spring we may suggest waiting for a dry stretch so nobody gets stuck.
Our work van is registered to the company. Who signs?
Someone with signing authority for the business signs the transfer form at pickup, after the payment is made. If you're unsure what ICBC wants as proof of that authority, an Autoplan broker can tell you before you book, which saves a wasted trip.
Should I take the canopy and toolbox off first?
If you'd like to keep or sell them, yes. Canopies, toolboxes, hitches and tonneau covers often bring more sold on their own. Whatever stays on the truck goes with it to the recycler, so let us know what's coming off when you book.
Do I need to empty a work van?
Yes. Take out tools, ladders, leftover materials and anything personal. Mention any shelving or racks bolted to the floor when you book, so the number takes them into account. Anything left inside is recycled along with the van.
Do you pick up trucks outside Aldergrove?
Yes. Most of our truck and van pickups are around Aldergrove, Otter and Glen Valley, but Bradner, Mount Lehman, Langley City and west Abbotsford are all on the list too. Put the address in the form and we'll confirm.

Ready to move that old truck?

Send the year, make and model with where it's parked, or just call. We're open every day from 8am to 8pm.

604-337-2232

Or use the quote form