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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Albuquerque Foreign Auto Parts Inc
5028 Broadway Blvd SE, Albuquerque, NM 87105
M-F 8:30a-5:00p
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Five J's Auto Parts
5404 Broadway Blvd SE, Albuquerque, NM 87105
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Performance Radiator
2505 Candelaria Rd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87107
Clovis 1
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American Auto Salvage
513 S Prince St, Clovis, NM 88101-8704
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri 8am-5pm
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A-1 Auto Recyclers
99 Co Rd 6100, Farmington, NM 87417
Mon-Fri 8am-5:30pm
Also in New Mexico
- Auto Parts Stores152
- Recycling Centers43
- Scrap Metal Yards & Recycling Centers19
- Junkyards that Buy Cars14
- Cash for Junk Cars and Salvage Buyers7
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 Mexico. You can browse 5 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 Mexico. With 5 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.