Day 1:
Take clear photos of every dent and crack. Check for broken glass that could let water in.
Delacour, Alberta
Cash for Cars Delacour
Hail dents are okay. Sell hail-damaged and non-running vehicles for a firm price, free tow and payment before it leaves.
Hail dents welcome Firm price Free tow
Just beyond the city's edge.
Drive east on Country Hills Boulevard, past Stoney Trail, and the city falls away fast. The road becomes Highway 564. About 10 km past the city limits, you reach Delacour. It's a tiny hamlet in a creek valley. There's a golf course, a community hall and open farmland all around.
Many people out here live on acreages, and plenty drive into Calgary for work. Their vehicles face long commutes, gravel roads and prairie storms. Our cash for cars Delacour service is for the ones that are worn out, broken or beaten up by hail. You get a firm price, a free tow and payment before the vehicle leaves.
Call Us (403) 688-7302
A Railway Name and a Rural Hall
Delacour began as a stop on the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway. It was named for the foreman of a construction crew. The first passenger train came through in 1914, and a post office opened the next year.
The community hall on Township Road 254 is still the local gathering spot. The first hall went up in 1927. It burned in 1978, and a new one was built in 1982. Homes here rely on private wells and septic systems, since the county doesn't supply water or sewer.
That matters for old vehicles too. A car leaking fluids near a private well is a risk worth removing.
Living Under the Storm Track
Northeast Calgary knows hail. The storm of June 2020 tore through the city's northeast. It became one of the costliest natural disasters in Canadian history, with about $1.2 billion in insured damage. Delacour sits just east of that part of the city.
Out on an acreage, there's often no garage big enough for every vehicle. Trucks, second cars and trailers sit in the open. When hail hits, they take the full blow. Some owners fix the damage. Others find the repair estimate is more than the vehicle is worth.
After a Hailstorm
A simple timeline.
Days 2 to 3:
Call your insurer and ask whether you're covered. Ask what your deductible would be.
Days 4 to 7:
Get a repair estimate. Compare it with what the vehicle is worth.
Week 2:
If the repair doesn't make sense, call us for a firm offer on the vehicle as it is.
Pickup day:
The registered owner signs, you're paid, and we tow it away free.
If your insurer has written the vehicle off, ask them how it should be handled before you sell. Every claim is different.
How It Works in Delacour
Phone (403) 688-7302.
Describe the vehicle, including any hail or body damage.
Get a firm price.
We quote a clear number on the call.
Choose a time.
Delacour is close to the city, so same-day or next-day pickup is often possible. Tell us about your lane and any gates.
Get paid, then we load.
We sign the bill of sale with the registered owner. You're paid before the vehicle leaves your acreage.
Our Services in Delacour
Junk car removal
An acreage gives a dead car plenty of room to hide. It might sit behind a barn, beside a riding arena or out past the shelterbelt. We don't mind the distance. Tell us how to get there and whether the vehicle rolls. We'll bring a truck that can reach it and winch it out without tearing up your yard.
Scrap car removal
On a property with a private well, a rusting car is more than an eyesore. Old oil and coolant can soak into the ground over time. When a vehicle is beyond repair, we scrap it the safe way. Fluids and the battery come out first. Then the metal heads off for recycling.
Cash for junk cars
A junk car still holds value in its steel, its parts and its catalytic converter. We look at the whole vehicle, even if it hasn't started in years. You hear one firm number on the phone. If the vehicle matches your description, that's the amount we pay at pickup. No haggling in the driveway.
Cash for trucks
Acreage owners lean on their trucks. A half-ton tows the horse trailer, hauls feed and does the daily drive to town. When the repairs start stacking up, it may be time to let go. We buy trucks with high kilometres, worn suspensions, rust and engine trouble, as long as the owner can sign.
Cash for hail-damaged cars
This is where Delacour sellers often start. Hail can leave a running car with a roof full of dents and a cracked windshield. The car still works, but the repair bill doesn't make sense. We'll make an offer as it is. Learn more about selling hail-damaged cars and what we look at.
Free towing
We tow for free from homes and acreages in and around Delacour. That includes long lanes and back pastures. Read how our free towing service works. The cost never comes out of your price. That holds even if a vehicle won't roll and takes extra time to load.
Repair or Sell After Hail?
QuestionLean toward repairLean toward selling
Is the car newer, with low kilometres?YesNo
Will insurance cover most of the cost?YesNo
Is the glass and frame intact?YesNo
Did the car have other problems before the storm?NoYes
Is the estimate close to the car's value?NoYes
What Affects Your Offer
Damage type.
Cosmetic dents hurt less than a cracked frame or broken glass.
Running condition.
A car that still drives is usually worth more.
Size and weight.
Heavier trucks and SUVs hold more steel.
Completeness.
Missing parts lower the number.
Ownership.
A clear registration makes the sale smooth.
Roads and Areas Around Delacour
We pick up along Highway 564 and the Highway 791 junction toward Chestermere. We cover Township Road 254, the nearby range roads and acreages around the golf course. To the southwest, we also serve Conrich. Farther north, off Highway 9, we cover Beiseker as well. Selling inside the city? Head to our cash for cars Calgary page instead.
Wrapping Up the Sale
Have the registered owner sign the bill of sale and bring photo ID.
Take your licence plate off. It stays with you.
A registry agent can cancel the registration or transfer it.
Call your insurer to end coverage, and mention any open hail claim.
File your copy of the bill of sale with your records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you buy hail-damaged cars that still run?
Yes. Many hail-damaged cars run fine. Tell us about the dents and glass, and we'll give you a firm offer.
Can you reach a vehicle out in a pasture?
Usually, yes. Let us know how near a truck can drive and how firm the ground is.
My insurer wrote off the car. Can I still sell it to you?
Ask your insurer first. In some cases they keep the vehicle. If it's yours to sell, we can make an offer.
How quickly can you get to Delacour?
It's just east of Calgary, so same-day or next-day pickup is often possible.
Will you buy a truck that hauled a horse trailer for years?
Yes. Worn trucks are welcome. Hitch wear, high kilometres and rust are all fine.
Is there a cost for the tow?
No. Towing is free and never comes out of your price.
Get Your Delacour Offer
Don't let a hail-dented or broken-down vehicle sit on your acreage another season. Call (403) 688-7302 for a cash for cars Delacour quote. Firm price, free tow, and payment before it leaves.