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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Black Lane Auto Parts
1880 Black Ln, Caseyville, IL 62232-1620
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M&J Salvage
1617 Black Ln, Caseyville, IL 62232-1615
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri,Sat 8am-5pm
Chicago 2
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Englewood Used Auto Parts
620 W 59th St, Chicago, IL 60621-2821
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Lkq Corporation
500 W Madison St Ste 2800, Chicago, IL 60661-2506
Aurora 1
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City Auto Wreckers
690 McClure Rd, Aurora, IL 60502-8773
Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm
Bethalto 1
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A A Used Auto Parts
7639 Vonnahmen Rd, Bethalto, IL 62010
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm, Sat 9am-1pm
Cahokia Heights 1
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Copart
99 Racehorse Dr, Cahokia Heights, IL 62205-1001
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Pick Your Part - Chicago Heights
551 E Lincoln Hwy, Chicago Heights, IL 60411-2922
Effingham 1
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Y-Yard Auto and Truck
8485 N US Highway 45, Effingham, IL 62401-5965
Lockport 1
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Southwest Auto Salvage
3451 S State St, Lockport, IL 60441-5265
Newman 1
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Anderson's Automotive & Recycling, LLC
873 N 2225 East Rd, Newman, IL 61942
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm, Sat 10am-12pm
Rockford 1
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Rock City Auto Parts
2535 20th St, Rockford, IL 61104-7453
Wheeling 1
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Copart
110 E Palatine Rd, Wheeling, IL 60090-6528
Also in Illinois
- Junkyards that Buy Cars86
- Scrap Metal Yards & Recycling Centers86
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- Junk Car Removal with Free Towing30
- Local Salvage Yards and Auto Recyclers12
- U-Pull-It Junkyards6
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 Illinois. You can browse 13 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 Illinois. With 13 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.