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.
Andover 1
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Certified Auto Recyclers
3827 Crosstown Blvd NE, Andover, MN 55304-5206
Big Lake 1
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Rite Away Auto, Inc.
17901 198th Ave, Big Lake, MN 55309
Brook Park 1
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Brook Park Auto Recycling
28178 State Highway 107, Brook Park, MN 55007-2115
Cambridge 1
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West Cambridge Auto Salvage
1012 Hwy 95 NW, Cambridge, MN 55008
Duluth 1
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Chesney Auto Salvage
6250 Beaver River Rd, Duluth, MN 55803-9413
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm (office), 9am-5pm (yard); Sat-Sun Closed
Erhard 1
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Roadside Salvage
34186 US Highway 59, Erhard, MN 56534-9518
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
Grand Rapids 1
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Chuck's Auto Salvage
30187 E Bass Lake Rd, Grand Rapids, MN 55744-5513
Mankato 1
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DK Auto Salvage
1205 Beaver Ave, Mankato, MN 56001-5950
New Ulm 1
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Southside Auto Salvage
2125 S Valley St, New Ulm, MN 56073-2212
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
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AAA Auto Parts
2871 160th St W, Rosemount, MN 55068-1627
St Paul 1
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Apex Auto Salvage
198 Minnehaha Ave E, St Paul, MN 55130-4312
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Isanti Auto Parts
38459 Highway 65 NE, Stanchfield, MN 55080
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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 Minnesota. You can browse 12 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 Minnesota. With 12 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.