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.
Brooklyn 2
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Yakov & Sons Cash for Cars, LLC
1081 E 72nd St Apt 4, Brooklyn, NY 11234
Mostly 24/7, Fri 6:30am-3:30pm
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Yakov and Sons Cash for Cars
1890 E 5th St Apt 3n, Brooklyn, NY 11223
Jamaica 2
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Junk Your Car Direct Inc
15511 Liberty Ave, Jamaica, NY 11433
Mon-Sun 8am-9pm
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NYC Auto Recycling
150-35 LIBERTY Ave, Jamaica, NY 11433
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm, Sat 8am-3pm
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Aable Auto Salvage Inc
38 E Chestnut St, Massapequa, NY 11758-4704
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Action Auto Wreckers
38 E Chestnut St, Massapequa, NY 11758
Albany 1
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Kennedy Galluzzo Scrap Metal / Albanyjunk Car
241 Osborne Rd, Albany, NY 12205-1332
Brewerton 1
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Cw Salvaging
9009 Brewerton Rd, Brewerton, NY 13029-8509
Mon-Fri 8:30am-5:30pm, Sat-Sun by appt
Bronx 1
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New York Junk Car
557 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY 10451-5253
Sun 12am-11:59pm, Mon 12am-11:59pm, Tue 12am-11:59pm, Wed 12am-11:59pm, Thu 12am-11:59pm, Fri 12am-11:59pm, Sat 12am-11:
Canandaigua 1
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Chappels Junkyard
4630 County Road 46, Canandaigua, NY 14424-8380
East Quogue 1
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Westhampton Auto Salvage
2341 Quogue Riverhead Rd, East Quogue, NY 11942-3705
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Northside Salvage Yard
954 W Linden Ave, East Rochester, NY 14445-1421
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri 8am-5pm, Sat 9am-3pm
Highland 1
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Yakov and Sons Cash for Cars
7 Cummings Ln, Highland, NY 12528
Holbrook 1
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Long Island Recyclers Junk Cars
230 Greenbelt Pkwy, Holbrook, NY 11741
Sun 12am-11:59pm, Mon 12am-11:59pm, Tue 12am-11:59pm, Wed 12am-11:59pm, Thu 12am-11:59pm, Fri 12am-11:59pm, Sat 12am-11:
Islandia 1
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Long Island Junk Cars
1930 Veterans Memorial Hwy, Islandia, NY 11749-1514
Sun 12am-11:59pm, Mon 12am-11:59pm, Tue 12am-11:59pm, Wed 12am-11:59pm, Thu 12am-11:59pm, Fri 12am-11:59pm, Sat 12am-11:
Lake Katrine 1
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Continental Auto Recycling
1961 Ulster Ave, Lake Katrine, NY 12449-5411
Mastic 1
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Sell Junk Cars
1125 Montauk Hwy, Mastic, NY 11950-2918
Sun 12am-11:59pm, Mon 12am-11:59pm, Tue 12am-11:59pm, Wed 12am-11:59pm, Thu 12am-11:59pm, Fri 12am-11:59pm, Sat 12am-11:
Medford 1
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JVC Junk Car Removal
122 Peconic Ave, Medford, NY 11763-3244
New York 1
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Speedy's Cash For Cars
326 7th Ave, New York, NY 10001
Poughkeepsie 1
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Car's Cash For Junk Clunkers
12 Raymond Ave, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603-2354
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Staten Island junk cars
3075 Veterans Rd W, Staten Island, NY 10309-2505
Syracuse 1
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Car's Cash for Junk Clunkers
1241 W Genesee St, Syracuse, NY 13204-2173
Valley-Stream 1
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Cash For Cars - Top Dollar Paid
11 Sunrise Plz, Valley-Stream, NY 11580
Also in New York
- Junkyards that Buy Cars106
- Scrap Metal Yards & Recycling Centers82
- Junk Car Removal with Free Towing22
- Salvage Yards with Online Parts Inventory19
- U-Pull-It Junkyards9
- Local Salvage Yards and Auto Recyclers6
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 New York. You can browse 23 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 New York. With 23 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.