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.
Detroit 2
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Parts Galore
11360 8 Mile Rd, Detroit, MI 48205-1073
Mon-Sat 9am-6pm, Sun 9am-5pm
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Ryan's Pick-A-Part
9309 Hubbell St, Detroit, MI 48228-2326
Mon-Fri 9am-6pm, Sat 8am-5pm, Sun 9am-5pm
Capac 1
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Scholz Auto & Truck Salvage
14445 Koehn Rd, Capac, MI 48014-4403
Chesaning 1
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Chesaning Auto Recyclers and Towing
10572 Baldwin Rd, Chesaning, MI 48616-9412
Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
Clio 1
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Champion Auto Parts
13345 N Saginaw Rd, Clio, MI 48420-1009
Flint 1
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J & S Auto Salvage Inc
4068 N Dort Hwy, Flint, MI 48506-2333
Monday-Friday 8:30 AM-5:30 PM (yard closes 5:00 PM), Saturday 8:30 AM-3:00 PM (y
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Big Mike's Used Auto Parts
25350 Henry B Joy Blvd, Harrison Twp, MI 48045-1320
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm, Sat 8am-4pm
Holland 1
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Pick Your Part - Holland
11475 Chicago Dr, Holland, MI 49424-9613
Howell 1
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Miechiels Auto Salvage
405 S National St, Howell, MI 48843-2454
Interlochen 1
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East Bay Auto Parts-South
20852 Honor Hwy, Interlochen, MI 49643-9263
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Light Truck Parts
1811 Lake St, Kalamazoo, MI 49001-3218
Kawkawlin 1
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R & W Auto Sales
1836 S Huron Rd, Kawkawlin, MI 48631
Plainwell 1
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Perk Auto Parts & Salvage Inc
166 10th St, Plainwell, MI 49080
Ray Twp 1
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Modern Muscle Salvage
15980 32 Mile Rd, Ray Twp, MI 48096-1018
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm, Sat 8am-12pm
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W & W Auto Parts Inc
1756 N M-18, Roscommon, MI 48653-8568
Taylor 1
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Glen's Car & Truck Parts
16000 Telegraph Rd, Taylor, MI 48180-5113
Mon-Fri 9am-5:30pm, Sat 9am-3pm, Sun Closed
Trenton 1
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Trenton Auto Parts
462 W Jefferson Ave, Trenton, MI 48183-1217
Warren 1
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Idrive Auto Parts
21311 Groesbeck Hwy, Warren, MI 48089-3141
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
Also in Michigan
- Junkyards that Buy Cars74
- Scrap Metal Yards & Recycling Centers70
- Auto Salvage & Junk Yards Near You28
- Junk Car Removal with Free Towing14
- U-Pull-It Junkyards11
- Local Salvage Yards and Auto Recyclers9
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 Michigan. You can browse 18 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 Michigan. With 18 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.