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Scrap Car Market in Abbotsford
Abbotsford is the Fraser Valley's largest city and BC's fifth-largest municipality, growing rapidly as Metro Vancouver expands eastward along the Highway 1 corridor. The city straddles agricultural and suburban economies — many residents commute to Vancouver while others work in Abbotsford's large agricultural, food processing, and distribution sectors. This mix produces a vehicle profile weighted toward trucks and SUVs, which command higher scrap values due to their weight and catalytic converter size. Abbotsford is served by both Fraser Valley-based yards and overflow capacity from Surrey and Langley operators looking east. Mission and Chilliwack are typically within free towing range.
Current British Columbia scrap prices
Full price table →Steel (HMS #1)
$0.29–$0.41/kg
OEM Cat Converter
$85–$260 ea
Aluminum (cast)
$1.22–$1.78/kg
Updated 2026-06-16 · Prices in CAD
Areas Served in Abbotsford
How you get paid
BC yards typically pay by cash or e-transfer at the time of pickup.
Pickup timing
Same-day and next-day pickup is available in Metro Vancouver, Surrey, and surrounding communities.
British Columbia paperwork requirement
British Columbia requires a signed Transfer/Tax Form (APV9T) to transfer a vehicle to a scrap yard. You can download the form from ICBC or pick one up at any Autoplan broker before arranging pickup.
ICBC — vehicle transfer ↗Scrap Car Abbotsford — Common Questions
Does Abbotsford's agricultural economy mean more trucks in the scrap market?
Yes — the Fraser Valley's farming and distribution industries run on full-size and heavy-duty trucks. These weigh significantly more than sedans and carry larger OEM catalytic converters, both of which push scrap values above the provincial average for vehicle size.
Does free towing reach Mission and Chilliwack from Abbotsford?
Mission is typically covered by free towing from most Abbotsford yards. Chilliwack may involve a small fee depending on the yard — it's about 40 km east. Confirm upfront when arranging.
Are there yards based in Abbotsford, or do they come from Surrey?
Both — Abbotsford has local Fraser Valley yards, and Surrey-based operators also serve the area. Local yards often have faster response times. Either way, the offer is based on the same metal market prices.
Can I scrap a car near the US border crossing at Sumas?
Yes — yards serving Abbotsford regularly pick up in the Sumas/Huntingdon border area. Cross-border pricing dynamics occasionally make Abbotsford offers slightly stronger than inland Metro Vancouver rates.
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