1. You will need the ownership of the vehicle
Scrap yards will need your ownership before they can purchase your car. They can only purchase cars from the owner. Make sure you have it handy, or if you lost it then get another one from Ministry of transportation, it will cost about $30.
2. Do not overestimate value
No one will care any sentimental value your car might have to you. Everyone thinks their car is worth more that really is. Go online, on car selling sites and pick a strangers car with same characteristics of yours. How much are you willing to buy it when sentimental value is stripped away? You got your answer right there. If your car is past its time, then its value is the price of steel.
3. Get online and check prices
A simple Google search will yield a lot of results. Get on the phone and ask for quotes but make sure these are reputable businesses and not some guys working out of their backyard. Kijiji has quite a bit of companies which collect scrap cars; you might want to start there. Call them and get an estimate over the phone, just to make sure you are getting the best deal out there.
Also, there some scrapyards which offer you more if you drive your car to them. However, if your car is not in a safe condition to drive then you rather called them to pick it up, not worth risking an accident.
Make sure you remove all your personal belongings. Plates are your property and should not stay with the car, make sure you remove them before scraping your car. You don’t need to return your plates back in Ontario, they are your property to keep if you like. Remember to cancel the insurance too.
4. Donations Programs
Used Vehicle There are some donations programs . In that case you can donate your car to charities and get a tax refund when you make your yearly income taxes.
Not sure if you car is scrap or has some value please contact one of best sites to sell your car in Toronto.