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Junkyards that Buy Cars in San Jose, CA

7 of the 119 junkyards, auto parts stores and recycling centers we list in San Jose have cash for cars.

A junkyard's map listing doesn't say whether the yard actually pays cash for vehicles or just sells parts already pulled from cars it owns — plenty of yards are parts-only and won't take a walk-in car at all. Every yard on this page is confirmed from its own site or posted terms to actively buy vehicles, not just sell them.

  1. A1 Auto Wreckers

    200 Hillsdale Ave, San Jose, CA 95136-1309

    Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm, Sat 8:00am-4:00pm

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  2. Action Auto Wreckers

    242 Hillcap Ave, San Jose, CA 95136-1301

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  3. Honda Heaven

    220 Hillcap Ave, San Jose, CA 95136

    Monday-Friday: 8:00am-5:00pm, Saturday: 8:00am-4:00pm

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  4. Mayfair Auto Wreckers

    18 N King Rd, San Jose, CA 95116-1242

    Mon - Fri 8:30 am - 5:30 pm

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  5. Cash For Wrecked Truck Or Cars

    200 Hillsdale Ave, San Jose, CA 95136-1309

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  6. Pick-n-Pull Cash For Junk Cars

    1065 Commercial St, San Jose, CA 95112

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  7. Cash For Cars

    1800 W San Carlos St, San Jose, CA 95128-1927

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Have the title in hand before you call around for quotes. Most yards pay more, and pay on the spot, for a car with a clean title in the seller's name; without one, expect a lower offer or extra paperwork, and some yards won't buy at all without proof of ownership.

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Good to know

Can I sell my car to a junkyard without a title?

Some junkyards will still buy a car without a title if you can show other proof of ownership, like a registration matching your ID, but requirements vary by state and by yard. Having the title ready is the surest way to get full value and avoid the sale falling through.

How much do junkyards pay for a junk car?

Payouts depend mainly on the vehicle's weight and current scrap metal prices, plus whether any parts are still resellable, so amounts vary a lot by yard and by market conditions. Getting quotes from a couple of yards before committing is the simplest way to make sure you're not leaving money on the table.