Driving to four yards to ask whether anyone has your part is the old way to do it. Some yards publish a live inventory you can search by year, make and model before leaving home — that is what this list is for. Inventory turns over fast: most self-service lots crush cars 30-45 days after they arrive, so a hit you find online is worth calling about the same day.
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Altest Auto Electric
2804 W 7th St, Los Angeles, CA 90005-3906
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Apr Auto Part Recycler
7711 Alameda St, Los Angeles, CA 90001-3114
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm (other days by phone)
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Cash For Cars Los Angeles
11755 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025-1506
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Green Auto Parts and Recycling
8777 San Fernando Rd, Los Angeles, CA 91352-1406
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
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U-Pick Parts
8103 S Alameda St, Los Angeles, CA 90001-4108
Open 7 days a week 8am-6pm (winter Nov-Feb 8am-5pm)
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Wardak Auto Dismantling
2223 E Anaheim St, Los Angeles, CA 90744-4005
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Diaz Auto Dismantling and Repair
2129 S Union Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93307-4155
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Louie's Wrecking Yard
1897 S Union Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93307-4149
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Auto Parts Dismantling
3430 Sunrise Blvd, Rancho Cordova, CA 95742-7352
Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 9am-3pm, Sun Closed
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Pick-n-Pull
3419 Sunrise Blvd, Rancho Cordova, CA 95742-7312
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Qwikparts Auto Salvage
330 E 6th St, San Bernardino, CA 92410-4501
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Tequila Auto Wrecking
1617 Walnut St, San Bernardino, CA 92410-2233
07:30 am - 04:30 pm
San Jose 2
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A1 Auto Wreckers
200 Hillsdale Ave, San Jose, CA 95136-1309
Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm, Sat 8:00am-4:00pm
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Action Auto Wreckers
242 Hillcap Ave, San Jose, CA 95136-1301
Stockton 2
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Gm Sports Salvage
1007 E Fulton St, Stockton, CA 95204-2333
Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm PST, Sat 9am-1:30pm PST, Sun Closed
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iPull-uPull Auto Parts
3151 S CA-99, Stockton, CA 95215-8034
Mon-Fri 9am-6pm (Thu 9:30am), Sat-Sun 8am-6pm; vehicle purchasing Mon-Fri 8am-5p
Alhambra 1
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ONE WAY AUTO Salvage
3117 W Mission Rd, Alhambra, CA 91803-1112
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
Beaumont 1
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M & M Auto Wrecking & Towing Center
249 Veile Ave, Beaumont, CA 92223
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm, Sat 8am-2pm
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Trolley Auto Parts
150 Reed Ct, Chula Vista, CA 91911-5813
Coachella 1
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Ajax Auto Wrecking
84851 Avenue 48, Coachella, CA 92236-2117
Duarte 1
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Triple 7 Auto Dismantling
706 Alpha St, Duarte, CA 91010-3582
El Cajon 1
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Royal Auto Parts
303 S Marshall Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020-4209
Fresno 1
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Ipull-upull Auto Parts - Fresno, Ca
2274 E Muscat Ave, Fresno, CA 93725-2420
Parts Mon-Fri 9am-6pm, Sat-Sun 8am-6pm; Vehicle purchasing Mon-Fri 8am-5pm, Sat
Garberville 1
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Don's Auto Parts
622 Locust St, Garberville, CA 95542
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri,Sat,Sun 9am-5pm
Hayward 1
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Dorris Auto Wreckers Inc
3720 Depot Rd, Hayward, CA 94545-2720
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San Benito Auto Wreckers
2120 San Juan Rd, Hollister, CA 95023-9601
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm, Sat 8am-4pm
Indio 1
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US Auto Savage
84481 Cabazon Ave, Indio, CA 92201
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Hillside Auto Salvage
3760 Pyrite St, Jurupa Valley, CA 92509
Mon-Sun 8am-6pm
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QSP Auto Salvage
42707 3rd St E, Lancaster, CA 93535-5112
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm, Sat-Sun Closed
Lynwood 1
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Lynwood Auto Dismantling
11400 Alameda St, Lynwood, CA 90262-4001
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AA Imports Auto Wrecking
4205 Mission Blvd, Montclair, CA 91763-6016
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I.v. Auto, Inc.
6950 Tujunga Ave, North Hollywood, CA 91605-6212
Norwalk 1
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Pioneer Auto Dismantling
16417 Pioneer Blvd, Norwalk, CA 90650-7050
Ontario 1
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Pick Your Part - Ontario
2025 S Milliken Ave, Ontario, CA 91761-2313
Orland 1
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Orland Auto Wreckers
3825 Old Highway 99W, Orland, CA 95963-9786
Mon 9am-7pm, Tue 9am-7pm, Wed 9am-7pm, Thu 9am-7pm, Fri 9am-7pm, Sat 9am-1pm
Pomona 1
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iPull-uPull Auto Parts
1560 E Mission Blvd, Pomona, CA 91766-2339
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Speedway Auto Dismantling
1567 N Mahan St, Ridgecrest, CA 93555-8537
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Allied Auto Salvage
1926 Spruce St, Riverside, CA 92507-2621
Mon 8am-5pm, Tue 8am-5pm, Wed 8am-5pm, Thu 8am-5pm, Fri 8am-5pm
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AZ Auto Dismantler
7006 McComber St, Sacramento, CA 95828-2509
Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 9am-5pm, Sun Closed
San Luis Obispo 1
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San Luis Auto Salvage
281 Tank Farm Rd, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-7509
Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm
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Tri-County Auto Dismantlers and Salvage
950 Mission Rock Rd, Santa Paula, CA 93060-9730
Vallejo 1
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Copart
282 5th St, Vallejo, CA 94590-7203
Woodland 1
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West Coast Auto Dismantling
333 N Pioneer Ave, Woodland, CA 95776-5907
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
Also in California
- Junkyards that Buy Cars271
- Scrap Metal Yards & Recycling Centers105
- Auto Salvage & Junk Yards Near You83
- Junk Car Removal with Free Towing65
- Local Salvage Yards and Auto Recyclers13
- U-Pull-It Junkyards10
Good to know
Can you check junkyard inventory online?
At some yards, yes — chains and larger independents publish a searchable inventory updated as cars arrive on the lot. Smaller yards often keep inventory only in a counter system, so a phone call is still the fastest route. This list flags the yards that say they offer online search.
How long do cars stay in a self-service yard?
Commonly 30 to 45 days, after which the remaining shell is crushed and sold for scrap. That is why an online listing is time-sensitive: a car that showed up last week may be gone by the end of the month.
Who will buy junk cars?
Auto wreckers, scrap recycling centers, and vehicle salvage yards buy scrap cars across California. You can browse 43 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 California. With 43 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.