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Junkyards that Buy Cars in Kentucky

20 of the 737 junkyards, auto parts stores and recycling centers we track in Kentucky have cash for cars. Full listings for every city are on the Kentucky page.

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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.

Louisville 5

  1. Pull-A-Part

    6825 Recovery Rd, Louisville, KY 40214-4538

    Mon 8am-5:30pm, Tue 8am-5:30pm, Wed 8am-5:30pm, Thu 8am-5:30pm, Fri 8am-5:30pm, Sat 8am-5:30pm, Sun 8am-5:30pm

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  2. Embry's Auto Parts

    7001 Grade Ln, Louisville, KY 40213-3421

    Mon–Thu 8:30am–5pm

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  3. GC's Junk Cars

    9850 Von Allmen Ct, Louisville, KY 40241-2854

    Monday - Saturday 8:00am – 6:00 pm

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  4. Cash For Cars - Louisville

    3100 Pond Station Rd Ste B, Louisville, KY 40272

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  1. We Buy Cars We Pay More.

    100 Oxmoor Ct, Louisville, KY 40222-5432

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Lexington 3

  1. Bluegrass U Pull & Save

    351 E 7th St, Lexington, KY 40508-1652

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  2. Allens Towing and Junk Cars

    4870 Bryan Station Rd, Lexington, KY 40516-9501

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  3. Cash For Cars - Lexington East

    5801 Kasp Ct Ste B, Lexington, KY 40509

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Ashland 1

  1. River Metals Recycling

    1900 Front St, Ashland, KY 41101-7707

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Bowling Green 1

  1. Sa Recycling

    63 N Graham St, Bowling Green, KY 42101-8188

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Butler 1

  1. Old Pike 27 Auto Parts & Sales

    893 Old US Hwy 27, Butler, KY 41006

    Sat 9am-1pm

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Corbin 1

  1. Davis Salvage & Auto Parts

    4745 Cumberland Falls Hwy, Corbin, KY 40701-8631

    Monday – Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM

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Earlington 1

  1. Cash For Cars - Earlington

    700 N Sandcut Rd Ste B, Earlington, KY 42410

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Hebron 1

  1. Bessler's U Pull & Save

    2412 Petersburg Rd, Hebron, KY 41048-9558

    7 Days a Week, 8am-5pm

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Horse Cave 1

  1. Charlie Johns Auto Salvage, LLC

    4211 Center Hiseville Rd, Horse Cave, KY 42749-8632

    Mon-Fri 7:30am-4:30pm

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Lawrenceburg 1

  1. Cash For Cars - Lexington West

    1051 Industrial Park Rd Ste B, Lawrenceburg, KY 40342

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Newport 1

  1. River Metals Recycling

    1220 Licking Pike, Newport, KY 41071-1567

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Paducah 1

  1. River Metals Recycling

    4265 Moody Rd, Paducah, KY 42001-9176

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Shepherdsville 1

  1. Little Ray's Auto Parts & Used Cars

    1835 Coral Ridge Rd, Shepherdsville, KY 40165-7041

    Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

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Walton 1

  1. Cash For Cars - Walton

    13273 Dixie Highway Ste B, Walton, KY 41094

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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 Kentucky. You can browse 20 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 Kentucky. With 20 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.