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Terms and Conditions

Background

Last Updated: March 1, 2025

"By accessing and using this application, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and Conditions."

1. GENERAL TERMS

1.1 References to 'we', 'us', or "CANADIAN AUTO RECYCLERS" apply to RETIREMYCAR CORP trading as "CANADIANAUTORECYCLERS".

1.2 References to 'the Seller', 'Client', 'Customer' or "You" apply to you, the vehicle owner.

2. PRE-CONTRACT INFORMATION

2.1 CANADIANAUTORECYCLERS generate a free online quote offered by Authorised Auto Recyclers companies only. We have a network of Auto Recycling Companies and salvage buyers who process end of life vehicles, either for recycling or repair. The independent Recycler companies are not our representative. The pick-up and payment agreement is between the seller and the third party Authorised Auto Recyclers. You understand that we do not purchase or collect your vehicle and shall have no liability regarding your dealings with an independent buyer. You also acknowledge that CANADIANAUTORECYCLERS have no responsibility for an independent buyer's actions when collecting your vehicle, including the independent buyer damaging your property. CANADIANAUTORECYCLERS accepts no liability for death or personal injury caused by the selling process.

2.2 To initiate selling procedure, You (the vehicle owner) must visit our website at www.canadianautorecyclers.com and complete the online valuation process carefully. You will be required to share certain information about your vehicle and its location. If You choose to proceed we will send an e-mail with the pre-approved price and You will enter into a purchase agreement with one of the aforementioned independent buyers. This valuation is solely based upon the information given by You, the seller. It is your responsibility to ensure that the details on which your valuation is based are accurate before you accept it. If there are any anomalies (e.g. the vehicle is incomplete), the seller must notify the CANADIANAUTORECYCLERS assigned Recycling Company before arrangements are made to collect the vehicle.

2.3 The pre-approved price is "subject to contract" and is not legally binding. CANADIANAUTORECYCLERS has the right to remove the offer at any time without legal consequence.

3. PRICE QUOTED

3.1 The quoted price is generated by a combination of data, including the information provided by the Seller and third party data. Submission of incorrect, erroneous, unfaithful or misleading information by the Seller or third party will result in an inaccurate quote offer and consequently CANADIANAUTORECYCLERS are not obliged to honor the quote.

3.2 In case of any incidental faults or mistakes caused by system breakdowns or third party data provider failures, no responsibility can be accepted by CANADIANAUTORECYCLERS.

4. CANCELLATION

4.1 The Customer can cancel the contract at any time so long as they advise CANADIANAUTORECYCLERS BEFORE the collection service is initiated. However, You may be charged a fee for the cancelled collection journey if you don't inform us of the cancellation before the collection.

5. PAYMENT

5.1 The Purchaser (Authorised Auto Recycling Company or salvage buyer) is accountable for any payment to the seller for the vehicle.

5.2 The Purchaser will pay immediately upon collection of the vehicle in cash or bank transfer and in accordance with the payment terms agreed between the Seller and the Purchaser.

5.3 Payments will be completed by the assigned Authorised Auto Recycling Company or salvage buyer, as detailed in the quote.

6. SELLING REQUIREMENTS

  • All information given throughout the online evaluation process must be accurate and true;
  • You need to show photographic ID and proof of address at point of sale;
  • CANADIANAUTORECYCLERS accepts no liability for any personal belongings left in the vehicle;
  • There must be no other waste, such as trash, junk, dump, or garbage in the vehicle;
  • The car must roll freely with all tyres on, so that it can be securely pulled onto a recovery vehicle;
  • The car must be complete with no parts missing including all body panels, keys, exhaust, gearbox, etc;
  • The Seller must confirm that the vehicle is not subject to concealed finance charges, such as a hire purchase or loan agreement;
  • The Seller at all times remains liable to the finance company in respect of any outstanding finance. By agreeing to sell the vehicle, the Seller acknowledges that liability does not transfer in any way to CANADIANAUTORECYCLERS or the Auto Recycling Company or salvage buyer purchasing the vehicle.
  • The Seller must be the sole owner of the vehicle have the authority to surrender full ownership of the vehicle to the Authorised Auto Recycling Company or salvage buyer;
  • The Seller must confirm that no other person or company has any legal, equitable, possessory or other right to the vehicle;
  • By the sale taking place, the Seller confirms that any and all previous liabilities remain with the Seller and do not pass to the Buyer.

You must inform us if you do not meet any of the above criteria, otherwise the online quote provided will be void. You will have the opportunity to discuss these details with us when you request a quote. We, or the independent buyer, may, at our/their discretion, decide to provide a new quote, which you will have a reasonable opportunity to accept.

7. INSPECTION

The vehicle will be inspected by the Auto Recycling Company or salvage buyer prior to completion of the contract. A revised valuation may be offered where (i) the vehicle does not fully comply with the information provided during the online valuation process, (ii) where the condition is such that it has a substantial impact of the value of the vehicle and/or (iii) other relevant factors not previously disclosed affect the valuation.

8. CONSEQUENTIAL LOSSES

MOTORWISE, its directors, employees or other agents shall not be liable for direct or indirect consequential losses of any kind including loss of profits and other forms of expenses and compensation.

9. VARIATION

The terms of this cannot be varied by oral representation or otherwise. Any variation must be in writing and signed by both parties.