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Junkyards that Buy Cars in Iowa

32 of the 604 junkyards, auto parts stores and recycling centers we track in Iowa have cash for cars. Full listings for every city are on the Iowa page.

32locations
18cities
604locations statewide

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.

Des Moines 5

  1. U-pull-it

    1600 NE 44th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313-2624

    8:00 AM - 6:15 PM, 7 days a week

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  2. Wrench'N Go

    2233 Maury St, Des Moines, IA 50317-1135

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  3. Yaw's Auto Salvage

    919 SE 21st St, Des Moines, IA 50317-1119

    Mon 7:30am-4pm, Tue 7:30am-4pm, Wed 7:30am-4pm, Thu 7:30am-4pm, Fri 7:30am-4pm, Sat 7:30am-11am

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  4. Des Moines Automotive Parts Co.

    4100 Vandalia Rd, Des Moines, IA 50317-1505

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  1. Cash For Cars - Des Moines

    3300 Vandalia Rd Ste B, Des Moines, IA 50317

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Davenport 4

  1. Wangelin’s Auto

    2272 W River Dr, Davenport, IA 52802-2833

    Mon 8am-4:30pm, Tue 8am-4:30pm, Wed 8am-4:30pm, Thu 8am-4:30pm, Fri 8am-4:30pm

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  2. Car's Cash For Junk Clunkers

    4620 E 53rd St Ste 200, Davenport, IA 52807

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  3. Car's Cash For Junk Clunkers

    4620 E 53rd St, Davenport, IA 52807-3620

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  4. Davenport

    304 W River Dr, Davenport, IA 52801-1201

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Waterloo 4

  1. Waterloo Auto Parts Salvage Center

    1501 Grandview Ave, Waterloo, IA 50703-2323

    Mon-Fri 7am-5pm

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  2. Pat's Auto Salvage

    945 Lowell Ave, Waterloo, IA 50702-1940

    Mon-Fri 8:00AM-5:00PM, Sat-Sun Closed

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  3. New Deal Auto Salvage

    612 Power St, Waterloo, IA 50702-1424

    Mon 9am-5pm, Tue 9am-5pm, Wed 9am-5pm, Thu 9am-5pm, Fri 9am-5pm

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  4. King Salvage Center

    275 Rampart Ln, Waterloo, IA 50707-2662

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Bloomfield 3

  1. Piper Auto Salvage

    607 S East St, Bloomfield, IA 52537-1971

    Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

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  2. Spilman Auto Parts Inc.

    20311 Old State Highway 2, Bloomfield, IA 52537-7797

    Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

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  3. Spilman Auto Parts Inc

    20311 Old Highway 2, Bloomfield, IA 52537

    Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

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Cedar Rapids 2

  1. Sunline Inc

    4400 6th St SW Bldg 12, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404

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  2. CC Recycling

    400 41st Avenue Dr SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404

    Mon - Fri: 8am - 5pm, Saturdays: 8am - Noon

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Sioux City 2

  1. P Q Auto Parts

    3240 31st St, Sioux City, IA 51105-2131

    Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sun 10am-5pm

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  2. Volkswagen of Sioux City

    3901 Stadium Dr, Sioux City, IA 51106

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Belle Plaine 1

  1. Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Parts

    210 7th Ave, Belle Plaine, IA 52208

    Thu 8am-6pm, Fri 8am-5pm, Sat 8am-12pm

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De Witt 1

  1. J W Used Auto Parts

    719 Lake St, De Witt, IA 52742-9180

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Doon 1

  1. Lems Auto Recycling

    402 Gere Ave, Doon, IA 51235-7722

    Mon-Fri 8am-5:30pm, Sat 8am-12pm

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Dubuque 1

  1. North End Auto Wrecking Inc

    55 W 32nd St, Dubuque, IA 52001-1141

    Mon-Fri 8am-5:30pm

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Eldridge 1

  1. Cash For Cars - Davenport

    3601 S 1st St Ste B, Eldridge, IA 52748

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Fairfield 1

  1. Fesler Auto Mall

    1922 Highway 34, Fairfield, IA 52556

    Mon-Fri 8am-5pm, Sat 8am-12pm

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Independence 1

  1. Tournier's Recycling & Auto Salvage

    1644 Nathan Bethel Ave, Independence, IA 50644

    Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm, Sat 8am-12pm, Sun Closed

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Iowa City 1

  1. Ace Auto Recyclers Inc

    2752 S Riverside Dr, Iowa City, IA 52246-5861

    Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri,Sat,Sun 9am-5pm

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Newton 1

  1. Car Country Auto Wrecking

    2713 IA-14 S, Newton, IA 50208-8925

    Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm, Sat 8am-12pm

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Red Oak 1

  1. Fesler Auto Mall

    1922 U S 34, Red Oak, IA 51566

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Spencer 1

  1. Grab and Go Auto Salvage

    220 10th Ave SE, Spencer, IA 51301-5201

    Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sun 10am-5pm

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Washington 1

  1. Piper Auto Salvage

    2324 Highway 1 and 92, Washington, IA 52353

    Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

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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.

Who will buy junk cars?

Auto wreckers, scrap recycling centers, and vehicle salvage yards buy scrap cars across Iowa. You can browse 32 licensed auto buyers in the state to get competitive scrap quotes. Most buyers handle all ownership transfer paperwork and offer complimentary towing.

Who gives the most cash for junk cars?

High cash offers are typically made by established salvage yards and automotive recyclers operating in Iowa. With 32 listings available state-wide, comparing quotes from multiple yards helps maximize your payout. Complete vehicles with intact catalytic converters and valuable parts command higher prices.