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.
Avenel 1
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AAA All Car Auto Salvage
1 Dudley Ct, Avenel, NJ 07001-1648
Mon 8am-5pm, Tue 8am-5pm, Wed 8am-5pm, Thu 8am-5pm, Fri 8am-5pm, Sat 8am-3pm, Sun 12am-12am
Franklin 1
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Central Auto Liquidators
245 Davis Rd, Franklin, NJ 07416-1111
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm, Sat 9am-2pm
Hammonton 1
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El & M Auto Recycling
111 Weymouth Rd, Hammonton, NJ 08037-3365
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri 8am-5pm
Lanoka Harbor 1
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Lacey Used Auto Parts Inc
602 US Highway 9, Lanoka Harbor, NJ 08734-2212
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Dirkes Used Auto Parts and u-pull-it
6935 Black Horse Pike, Mays Landing, NJ 08330
Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
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H & H Auto Wreckers
6 Tylers Ln, Morganville, NJ 07751-9616
Newark 1
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Half Price Used Auto Parts II
361 Roanoke Ave, Newark, NJ 07105
Oxford 1
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Brass Castle Import Salvage
577 Brass Castle Rd, Oxford, NJ 07863-3149
Rahway 1
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All American Auto Salvage
192 Leesville Ave, Rahway, NJ 07065
Ringoes 1
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Lentini Auto Salvage
130 US-202, Ringoes, NJ 08551-1907
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri,Sat,Sun 9am-5pm
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Clyde Auto Recycling
6000 Main St, South Amboy, NJ 08879-1145
Tabernacle 1
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Friendship Used Auto Parts
58 New Rd, Tabernacle, NJ 08088
Mon-Fri 8am-6pm
Trenton 1
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Hawk's Auto & Truck Recycling
65 Muirhead Ave, Trenton, NJ 08638-5110
Warren 1
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Warren Auto Wreckers
230 Mt Horeb Rd, Warren, NJ 07059-5627
Mon-Fri 7:30am-5pm, Sat 7:30am-1:30pm
Whippany 1
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A&A Auto Wreckers
146 Parsippany Rd, Whippany, NJ 07981-1127
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
Also in New Jersey
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- Scrap Metal Yards & Recycling Centers43
- Junk Car Removal with Free Towing13
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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 New Jersey. You can browse 15 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 New Jersey. With 15 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.