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Auto Salvage & Junk Yards Near You in Chicago, IL

9 of the 64 junkyards we list in Chicago 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. 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

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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

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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.