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Auto Salvage & Junk Yards Near You in Illinois

35 of the 293 junkyards we track in Illinois have salvage auto parts and junk car buying. Full listings for every city are on the Illinois page.

35auto salvage yards
21cities
293auto salvage yards statewide

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.

Chicago 9

  1. AGA Junk Car Buying

    2910 N Kildare Ave, Chicago, IL 60641-5343

    Buys junk carsFree towing
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  2. Amigos Cash for Junk Cars

    5639 N Kedvale Ave, Chicago, IL 60646-6708

    Mon 7am-9pm, Tue 7am-9pm, Wed 7am-9pm, Thu 7am-9pm, Fri 7am-9pm, Sat 7am-9pm, Sun 7am-9pm

    Buys junk carsFree towing
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  3. Cash For Junk Cars LLC

    1412 W 115th St, Chicago, IL 60643

    Buys junk carsFree towing
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  4. Cash for Junk Cars Chicago Illinois and Suburb

    1707 N Mango Ave, Chicago, IL 60639-4119

    Mon-Sun 7am-9pm

    Buys junk carsFree towing
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  5. Cash for Junk Cars Chicago and Suburb Inc

    3234 W 54th St, Chicago, IL 60632

    Buys junk carsBuys scrap metalFree towing
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  6. JM Cash for Junk Cars Chicago

    8142 S Hoyne Ave, Chicago, IL 60620-5349

    Buys junk carsFree towing
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  7. K Y N Cash For Junk Cars Inc

    5938 S Bishop St, Chicago, IL 60636

    Buys junk cars
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  8. Kedzie Cash Junk Cars LLC

    3825 N Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60618-3413

    Buys junk carsFree towing
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  9. Z.A.T Cash For Junk Cars

    6543 S Laramie Ave Ste 2, Chicago, IL 60638

    Buys junk cars
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Aurora 4

  1. Curtis's Towing & Salvage Inc.

    417 S Highland Ave, Aurora, IL 60506-5589

    Buys junk carsFree towing
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  2. J & I Junk Car Buyers

    631 Charles St, Aurora, IL 60506

    Buys junk carsFree towing
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  3. SMB Auto Wrecking

    1175 Mitchell Rd, Aurora, IL 60505-9538

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

    Buys junk carsFree towing
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  4. Todo Auto Wrecker & Cash for Junk Cars

    1044 Dearborn Ave, Aurora, IL 60505

    Buys junk cars
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Alsip 2

  1. Top Dollar Junk Cars

    11630 S CICERO, Alsip, IL 60803

    Buys junk carsFree towing
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  2. Top Dollar Junk Cars

    11630 S Cicero Ave, Alsip, IL 60803

    Buys junk carsFree towing
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Bolingbrook 2

  1. A+ Cash For Junk Cars - Bolingbrook

    494 W Boughton Rd Ste 4C, Bolingbrook, IL 60440

    Mon 6am-9pm, Tue 6am-9pm, Wed 6am-9pm, Thu 6am-9pm, Fri 6am-9pm, Sat 6am-6pm, Sun 8am-5pm

    Buys junk carsFree towing
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  2. A+ Cash For Junk Cars Inc.

    403 Gainsborough Ct, Bolingbrook, IL 60440

    Mon 6am-9pm, Tue 6am-9pm, Wed 6am-9pm, Thu 6am-9pm, Fri 6am-9pm, Sat 6am-6pm, Sun 8am-5pm

    Buys junk carsFree towing
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Plainfield 2

  1. A+ Cash for Junk Cars

    14905 S Flanders Lane, Plainfield, IL 60544

    Mon 6am-9pm, Tue 6am-9pm, Wed 6am-9pm, Thu 6am-9pm, Fri 6am-9pm, Sat 6am-6pm, Sun 8am-5pm

    Buys junk carsFree towing
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  2. Lobos Luna Cash For Junk Cars

    22419 W Renwick Rd, Plainfield, IL 60544-7497

    Buys junk cars
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Bellwood 1

  1. A+ Junk N Tow

    1023 Cernan Dr, Bellwood, IL 60104

    Mon-Sat 7am-10pm, Sun 7am-6pm

    Buys junk cars
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Blue Island 1

  1. Broadway Auto Wreckers Ltd

    13545 Sacramento Ave, Blue Island, IL 60406

    Buys junk carsFree towing
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Calumet City 1

  1. Calumet City Auto Wreckers

    630 State St, Calumet City, IL 60409-2034

    Mon-Fri 8am-5pm, Sat 9am-3pm

    Buys junk carsFree towing
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Chicago Heights 1

  1. FAST CASH FOR JUNK CARS

    630 E Joe Orr Rd, Chicago Heights, IL 60411

    Buys junk carsBuys scrap metalFree towing
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Country Club Hills 1

  1. Junk It Cash - Chicago Advanced Tow, Inc.

    4926 Wilshire Blvd, Country Club Hills, IL 60478-3100

    Buys junk cars
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Davis Junction 1

  1. 3B's Used Auto Parts.

    14035 E IL-72, Davis Junction, IL 61020-9786

    U-Pull-ItBuys junk carsBuys scrap metalFree towing
    Call Website

Des Plaines 1

  1. Cash For Junk Cars Des Plaines

    1685 E Oakton St, Des Plaines, IL 60018

    Mon 7am-8pm, Tue 7am-8pm, Wed 7am-8pm, Thu 7am-8pm, Fri 7am-8pm, Sat 7am-8pm

    Buys junk cars
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East Peoria 1

  1. Car's Cash For Junk Clunkers

    2517 N Main St, East Peoria, IL 61611-1783

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Elgin 1

  1. Quick Auto Recycling

    11N302 Gale St, Elgin, IL 60123

    Buys junk carsFree towing
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Frankfort 1

  1. Kelly Car Buyer

    9503 Gulfstream Rd, Frankfort, IL 60423

    Buys junk carsBuys scrap metalFree towing
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Granite City 1

  1. 111 Salvage

    2188 State Route 111, Granite City, IL 62040-6555

    U-Pull-ItBuys junk carsFree towing
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Joliet 1

  1. Kelly Car Buyer

    22615 S Cherry Hill Rd, Joliet, IL 60433-8443

    Buys junk carsBuys scrap metalFree towing
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Springfield 1

  1. Wrecked Cars Inc.

    3701 N Dirksen Pkwy, Springfield, IL 62707-9337

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

    Buys junk cars
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Streator 1

  1. Ligori Auto Wrecking

    405 Oakley Ave, Streator, IL 61364-1000

    Mon-Sun 12am-11:59pm

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Summit 1

  1. Quick Cash Junk Cars Inc.

    5818 S Archer Rd, Summit, IL 60501-1450

    Buys junk cars
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Tinley Park 1

  1. CASH FOR JUNK CARS CHICAGO - JUNK MY CAR INC

    5980 Lake Bluff Dr, Tinley Park, IL 60477

    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.

Also in Illinois

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 Illinois. You can browse 35 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 Illinois. With 35 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.