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Auto Salvage & Junk Yards Near You in Houston, TX

10 of the 172 junkyards we list in Houston 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. 832 Cash For Cars Houston

    5410 Hardway St, Houston, TX 77092

    Mon 9am-6pm, Tue 9am-6pm, Wed 9am-6pm, Thu 9am-6pm, Fri 9am-6pm, Sat 9:30am-3:30pm

    Buys junk carsFree towing
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  2. Adam Car Buyer - Cash for Junk Cars Houston

    913 Northville St, Houston, TX 77038

    Buys junk carsFree towing
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  3. Cody's Wrecker Service

    7040 Stella Link Rd, Houston, TX 77025-1708

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

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  4. Diamante Junk Car

    913 Northville St, Houston, TX 77038-3107

    Mon-Sat 8AM-9PM

    Buys junk carsBuys scrap metalFree towing
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  5. Fred's Junk Car Buyers & Towing

    9725 Clinton Dr, Houston, TX 77029

    Mon 8am-6pm, Tue 8am-6pm, Wed 8am-6pm, Thu 8am-6pm, Fri 8am-6pm, Sat 10am-3pm

    Buys junk carsFree towing
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  6. Junk Car Boys - Cash For Cars Houston

    6441 Old Chatham Ln, Houston, TX 77035

    Buys junk carsFree towing
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  7. Junk Carc Buyer Houston

    2634 Yorktown St, Houston, TX 77056-4806

    Buys junk cars
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  8. Junk My Car

    17341 W Little York Rd, Houston, TX 77084-6302

    Buys junk cars
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  9. Khan Junk Cars Houston LLC

    3608 Market St, Houston, TX 77020-4024

    Buys junk carsFree towing
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  10. Zeus Cash For Junk Cars

    1929 Havner Ln, Houston, TX 77093-1816

    Mon-Fri 9am-6pm, Sat 10am-3pm, Sun Closed

    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.