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Auto Salvage & Junk Yards Near You in Los Angeles, CA

9 of the 69 junkyards we list in Los Angeles have salvage auto parts and junk car buying.

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.

  1. Able Auto We Buy Cars

    13736-B Victory Blvd., Van Nuys, Los Angeles, CA 91401

    Buys junk cars
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  2. Family Car Buyers

    11901 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90064

    Buys junk carsFree towing
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  3. Junk Car Boys Los Angeles - Cash For Cars

    3757 Midvale Ave Apt 6, Los Angeles, CA 90034

    Buys junk carsBuys scrap metalFree towing
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  4. Junk Cars Los Angeles

    1342 W Slauson Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90044-2824

    Buys junk cars
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  5. OCR CASH FOR CARS/ CASH FOR JUNK CARS

    1522 N Indiana St, Los Angeles, CA 90063

    Mon-Sat 8am-9pm, Sun 9am-6pm

    Buys junk carsFree towing
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  6. Quick Cash 4 Junk Cars

    1143 S Robertson Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90035-1403

    Buys junk cars
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  7. ROJO AUTO JUNK CARS/CASH FOR CARS

    147 S Bonnie Beach Pl, Los Angeles, CA 90063

    Mon-Sun 7:30am-7:30pm

    Buys junk carsFree towing
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  8. Rojo Cash For Junk Cars And Used Cars

    2652 E 12th St, Los Angeles, CA 90023-2639

    Buys junk carsFree towing
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  9. Westside Auto Recycling

    2531 Sawtelle Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90064-3124

    Mon-Fri 8:30am-5:30pm, Sat 8:30am-3pm, Sun 9am-12pm

    Buys junk carsFree towing
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Bring required documentation: Most states require a valid government ID and a clear vehicle title in your name to sell a car for scrap, though some yards accept registration papers for vehicles over 10-15 years old.

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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.