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.
St Louis 2
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St Louis Auto’s Wanted
3448 Morgan Ford Rd, St Louis, MO 63116-1712
Mon-Sun 8am-8pm
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Junk Cars For Cash St. Louis
3448 Morgan Ford Rd, St Louis, MO 63116
Mon 8am-8pm, Tue 8am-8pm, Wed 8am-8pm, Thu 8am-8pm, Fri 8am-8pm, Sat 8am-8pm, Sun 8am-8pm
Ash Grove 1
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Meadows I-44 Truck & Auto Parts
6331 MO-O, Ash Grove, MO 65604-7193
Mon 8am-5pm, Tue 8am-5pm, Wed 8am-5pm, Thu 8am-5pm, Fri 8am-5pm
Grandview 1
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Big Boy Cash For Junk Cars
5100 Martha Truman Rd, Grandview, MO 64030
Imperial 1
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Ives Towing & Semi Truck Heavy Wrecker
5564 US HWY 61-67, Imperial, MO 63052
Jackson 1
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Tri-State U-Wrench And Save Auto Parts
3310 Old Cape Rd, Jackson, MO 63755-3724
Mon-Sat 9am-5pm
Lebanon 1
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S&S U-Pull-It
22395 Route 66, Lebanon, MO 65536-5484
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Lucky Buys Junk Cars Llc
1409 Washington Ave Ste 204, Saint Louis, MO 63103-1936
Mon 6am-8pm, Tue 6am-8pm, Wed 6am-8pm, Thu 6am-8pm, Fri 6am-8pm, Sat 6am-8pm, Sun 6am-8pm
Also in Missouri
- Scrap Metal Yards & Recycling Centers56
- Junkyards that Buy Cars23
- Salvage Yards with Online Parts Inventory17
- U-Pull-It Junkyards8
- Junk Car Removal with Free Towing7
- Local Salvage Yards and Auto Recyclers7
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 Missouri. You can browse 8 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 Missouri. With 8 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.