This section features auto salvage yards, scrap recyclers, and auto wreckers operating across the United States. These facilities buy non-running, damaged, or end-of-life vehicles for cash and resell usable OEM auto parts at 50% to 80% below retail prices. Before visiting, determine whether the yard is a self-service lot where you pull parts yourself or a full-service operation where technicians handle part removal.
Phoenix 5
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Arizona Cash for Junk Cars
4124 W Broadway Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85041-1755
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Daily Cash For Junk Cars
Fair Services, 5136 W McDowell Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85035-3862
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Nolan Cash For Junk Cars
21412 N 14th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85027-2804
Mon-Sun 7am-8pm
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Phoenix Arizona Cash For Cars
14001 N 7th St Ste D107-7, Phoenix, AZ 85022
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Sellmax Cash For Cars
2800 N Central Ave Ste 2411, Phoenix, AZ 85004-1007
Tempe 2
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Car's Cash For Junk Clunkers
125 S Rockford Dr, Tempe, AZ 85288-3013
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I Buy Scrap Metal Recycling
1110 E Gilbert Dr, Tempe, AZ 85288-2105
Mon-Sun 8am-5:45pm
Avondale 1
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Great Deal Car Buyer Avondale
11158 W Chase Lane, Avondale, AZ 85323
Mon 12am-11:59pm, Tue 12am-11:59pm, Wed 12am-11:59pm, Thu 12am-11:59pm, Fri 12am-11:59pm, Sat 12am-11:59pm, Sun 12am-11:
Chandler 1
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King of Clunkers
701 N Arizona Ave, Chandler, AZ 85225-6896
Gilbert 1
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King Of Clunkers - Cash For Cars
609 S Gilbert Rd Ste 101, Gilbert, AZ 85296-2803
Peoria 1
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I Buy Junk Cars
14423 N 91st Dr, Peoria, AZ 85381-3766
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Car's Cash For Junk Clunkers
10601 N Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 85259-2659
Tucson 1
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Ecology Cash For Cars
1 S Church Ave, Tucson, AZ 85701
Mon 9am-5pm, Tue 9am-5pm, Wed 9am-5pm, Thu 9am-5pm, Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 9am-5pm
Yuma 1
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Southwest Cash for Cars
12755 E 36th St, Yuma, AZ 85367-5788
Also in Arizona
- Junkyards that Buy Cars55
- Scrap Metal Yards & Recycling Centers38
- Junk Car Removal with Free Towing16
- Salvage Yards with Online Parts Inventory7
Good to know
How much cash do junk yards pay for a car?
Most scrap yards pay between $200 and $500 for complete passenger cars based on current steel prices ($150 to $220 per ton) and recoverable catalytic converter metals. Larger SUVs, trucks, or drivable vehicles with intact high-demand parts can yield $500 to $1,500+. Towing is typically included at no extra charge.
What is the difference between self-service and full-service junk yards?
Self-service yards (often called pick-a-part or U-pull lots) charge a $2 to $5 gate entry fee and require you to bring your own hand tools and safety gear to pull parts directly from cars. Full-service yards store dismantled parts on warehouse shelves or have yard staff remove the specific component for you, charging higher prices for the saved labor.
Can I sell a car to a junk yard without a title?
It depends on state laws and vehicle age. While most scrap yards strictly demand a clean title to prevent vehicle theft, states like Texas, Florida, and Georgia allow title-less sales on vehicles older than 10 to 12 years if you provide valid state registration and a signed bill of sale.
Who will buy junk cars?
Auto wreckers, scrap recycling centers, and vehicle salvage yards buy scrap cars across Arizona. You can browse 14 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 Arizona. With 14 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.