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Junk Car Removal Services in California

25 of the 6,430 junkyards, auto parts stores and recycling centers we track in California are junk car removal services. Full listings for every city are on the California page.

25locations
23cities
6,430locations statewide

Services vary by whether they buy non-running vehicles for scrap value or simply charge a flat fee to haul away unwanted cars. Some operators handle all DMV title transfer paperwork on the spot, while others only provide the tow. A basic map pin will not show if a business handles stripped frames, offer same-day pickup, or requires you to have a clear title in hand.

Los Angeles 2

  1. Junk N Tow

    2740 Whittier Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90023-1455

  2. Parker's Towing & Salvage Inc

    14116 Avalon Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90061-2638

Sun Valley 2

  1. COMPRAMOS CARROS JUNK by SA Recycling

    8250 Tujunga Ave, Sun Valley, CA 91352

  2. Pacific Truck Salvage

    11644 Sheldon St, Sun Valley, CA 91352-1503

Bakersfield 1

  1. Louie's Wrecking Yard

    1897 S Union Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93307-4149

    Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

    Parts lookup

Beaumont 1

  1. M & M Auto Wrecking & Towing Center

    249 Veile Ave, Beaumont, CA 92223

    Mon-Fri 8am-5pm, Sat 8am-2pm

    Buys junk carsParts lookup

Compton 1

  1. Walton Auto Wrecking and Towing

    1741 N Tamarind Ave, Compton, CA 90222-4110

Corcoran 1

  1. Auto Dismantling And Towing

    743 Pickerell Ave, Corcoran, CA 93212-1916

Duarte 1

  1. B & B Auto Wrecking

    800 Alpha St, Duarte, CA 91010-3584

    Buys junk cars

Fresno 1

  1. Bauer's Auto Wrecking Towing

    103 N Thorne Ave, Fresno, CA 93706

    Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

Garberville 1

  1. Don's Auto Parts

    622 Locust St, Garberville, CA 95542

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

    Parts lookup

Huntington Beach 1

  1. Beach Auto Wrecking

    8551 Edison Dr, Huntington Beach, CA 92646-7603

Kerman 1

  1. Kerman Auto Dismantling

    14320 W Whitesbridge Ave, Kerman, CA 93630

Morgan Hill 1

  1. California Tow & Salvage

    18960 Monterey St, Morgan Hill, CA 95037-2802

Needles 1

  1. Needles Auto Wrecking & Towing

    5156 County Rd 66, Needles, CA 92363

Pittsburg 1

  1. Fernandes Auto Wrecking & Towing Inc

    650 W 10th St, Pittsburg, CA 94565

    Mon 8am-5pm, Tue 8am-5pm, Wed 8am-5pm, Thu 8am-5pm, Fri 8am-5pm

    Buys junk cars

Ramona 1

  1. Ramona Auto Dismantling and Towing

    904 A St, Ramona, CA 92065-1926

    Buys junk carsBuys scrap metal

Rio Linda 1

  1. Go Green Auto Recyclers

    5915 24th St, Rio Linda, CA 95673

    Buys junk cars

San Diego 1

  1. Green Junk Machine

    11956 Bernardo Plaza Dr PMB 202, San Diego, CA 92128-2538

San Jose 1

  1. Cash For Wrecked Truck Or Cars

    200 Hillsdale Ave, San Jose, CA 95136-1309

    Buys junk cars

Stevinson 1

  1. Valley Auto Wreckers

    1330 Lander Ave, Stevinson, CA 95374-9602

Stockton 1

  1. Debco Auto Wrecking

    2345 Navy Dr, Stockton, CA 95206-1145

Turlock 1

  1. La Mina Auto Wreckers

    1405 Paulson Rd, Turlock, CA 95380

Ukiah 1

  1. Ukiah Auto Dismantlers

    500 Pinoleville Rd Ste D, Ukiah, CA 95482-7121

Van Nuys 1

  1. Raymer Towing Recycling

    14804 Raymer St, Van Nuys, CA 91405

Check title requirements first. Most cash-for-junk-car operators require a clean title in your name, though some local yards will accept a bill of sale or state registration for older vehicles.

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Good to know

Will a junk car removal service buy a vehicle without a title?

Rules depend on state law and individual business policies. Many operators require a clear title to prove ownership, but some will accept an active registration and driver's license for older models being sold strictly for scrap.

Do I have to pay to have my junk car towed away?

If the vehicle still has complete parts like the engine, transmission, or catalytic converter, the operator will often pay you cash and include free towing. If the car is completely stripped or burned out, you may be charged a haul-away fee that typically ranges from $50 to $150.

How is the cash offer for a junk car calculated?

Offers are primarily based on the current scrap metal market price by weight, along with the value of any re-sellable components. Year, make, model, and missing major parts directly impact the final quote you receive.

Who will buy junk cars?

Auto wreckers, scrap recycling centers, and vehicle salvage yards buy scrap cars across California. You can browse 25 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 California. With 25 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.