Vehicle Pickup in Edmonton: What to Expect
If you've never sold a car to a buyer who comes to you, it's natural to wonder how it works. Who shows up? How long does it take? When do you get paid? Here's exactly what happens, from booking to the moment the truck pulls away.
Ready to book? Call [PHONE].
Booking Your Pickup
Once you accept our offer, we'll set a pickup window that works for you. You can choose:
We'll confirm by text, and the driver will call or text when they're on the way.
- Same day, if you call early (see same-day pickup)
- Next day, morning, afternoon or early evening
- A specific later date, such as before a move or a possession date
- Weekends (see weekend pickup)
The Pickup Visit, Step by Step
Most pickups take 15 to 30 minutes in total.
Arrival.
The driver parks safely and introduces themselves.
Quick check (about 5 minutes).
They confirm the year, make, model and VIN, and check the car matches your description: whether it starts, major damage, and whether parts like the catalytic converter and wheels are there.
Paperwork (about 5 minutes).
They check your original photo ID and registration, and you both fill in and sign the bill of sale. You get a copy.
Payment.
You're paid by e-transfer. Confirm it's arrived before the car is loaded.
Loading (5 to 15 minutes).
The car is winched or driven onto the flatbed and secured.
Done.
The truck leaves. Remove your plates if you haven't already, and cancel or transfer your insurance.
Where We Pick Up
- Your home: driveway, street, garage, alley or backyard
- Your workplace parking lot (with permission)
- Apartment and condo lots or parkades
- Mechanic shops and body shops
- Tow yards and storage lots
- Acreages and farms around Edmonton
Who Needs to Be There?
The registered owner, or someone with written authority to sell, needs to be present to show ID and sign. If you can't be at the car's location, we can sometimes meet you elsewhere for the paperwork and then collect the car, or arrange written authorization in advance. Call to plan it.
Before the Driver Arrives
- Empty the car of personal belongings
- Remove your plates (in Alberta they stay with you)
- Have the keys ready if you have them
- Clear a path to the car
FAQs
What if I need to reschedule?+
Just call or text. There's no fee to change the time.
Will the driver try to lower the price?+
No. The price only changes if the car doesn't match the description, and in that case you can say no.
Can you pick up at night?+
Early evening pickups are common. Ask about availability.
