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.
Waterloo 4
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Aikey Auto Salvage
1420 W Airline Hwy, Waterloo, IA 50703-9696
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
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King Salvage Center
275 Rampart Ln, Waterloo, IA 50707-2662
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Pat's Auto Salvage
945 Lowell Ave, Waterloo, IA 50702-1940
Mon-Fri 8:00AM-5:00PM, Sat-Sun Closed
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Wilber Auto Salvage
2220 Easton Ave, Waterloo, IA 50702
Salvage yard: Mon-Fri 8-5pm, Sat 8-12pm
Carroll 1
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Quandt Auto Salvage, Inc.
18829 Kittyhawk Ave, Carroll, IA 51401-8900
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Riverbend Recycled Auto Parts
17100 215th St, Davenport, IA 52806-9337
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U-pull-it
1600 NE 44th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313-2624
8:00 AM - 6:15 PM, 7 days a week
Dubuque 1
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North End Auto Wrecking Inc
55 W 32nd St, Dubuque, IA 52001-1141
Mon-Fri 8am-5:30pm
Dunlap 1
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Leaders Tractor & Combine Salvage
1144 Toledo Ave, Dunlap, IA 51529-6026
Fairfield 1
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Smitty's Auto Recycling
3205 W Grimes Ave, Fairfield, IA 52556-2691
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Ace Auto Recyclers Inc
2752 S Riverside Dr, Iowa City, IA 52246-5861
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri,Sat,Sun 9am-5pm
Lime Springs 1
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Quam's Auto Service & Salvage
17375 IA-9, Lime Springs, IA 52155
Tama 1
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Sandhill Auto Salvage
1981 Highway E64, Tama, IA 52339-9419
Washington 1
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Piper Auto Salvage
2324 Highway 1 and 92, Washington, IA 52353
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
Also in Iowa
- Scrap Metal Yards & Recycling Centers38
- Junkyards that Buy Cars21
- Local Salvage Yards and Auto Recyclers10
- Auto Salvage & Junk Yards Near You6
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 Iowa. You can browse 14 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 Iowa. With 14 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.