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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Carolina Wrecking Company
5649 Clayton St, High Point, NC 27263-3802
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Cox Brothers Auto Salvage
300 Junior St, High Point, NC 27260-5914
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High Point Auto Salvage
2711 English Rd, High Point, NC 27262-8116
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City Salvage 1 Inc
3628 Northerly Rd, Charlotte, NC 28206-1041
Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm, Sat-Sun closed
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Pull-A-Part
6024 N Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28213-7813
Yard Mon-Sun 8am-5:30pm; car buying Mon-Sun 8am-6pm
Dudley 2
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Young's Auto Center & Salvage
117 Shady Nook Cir, Dudley, NC 28333-7118
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
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Young's Auto Center & Salvage
4172 US 117 Alt, Dudley, NC 28333-7240
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
Marion 2
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70 East Auto Salvage
3681 US 70 E, Marion, NC 28752-5773
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B & H Used Auto Parts
3585 US 70 E, Marion, NC 28752
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
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109 U-Pull It
3459 Thomasville Rd, Winston-Salem, NC 27107-5438
Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm, Sat 8:30am-3pm
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Pull-A-Part
4125 N Patterson Ave, Winston-Salem, NC 27105-2250
Mon 8am-5:30pm, Tue 8am-5:30pm, Wed 8am-5:30pm, Thu 8am-5:30pm, Fri 8am-5:30pm, Sat 8am-5:30pm, Sun 8am-5:30pm
Ahoskie 1
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Good News Auto Parts and Salvage
3337 US Highway 13 N, Ahoskie, NC 27910
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Jim West and Sons Auto Recycling
852 New Leicester Hwy, Asheville, NC 28806-1049
Benson 1
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Young's Auto Center & Salvage
2500 NC-242 S, Benson, NC 27504-8867
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
Biscoe 1
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Eastern Auto Salvage
232 McCaskill Rd, Biscoe, NC 27209-9658
Candler 1
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Speedy's Used Parts
404 Starnes Cove Rd, Candler, NC 28715-9680
Conover 1
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Schronce Used Parts & Cars, Inc
2256 Recycling Rd, Conover, NC 28613-7782
Durham 1
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Triangle Auto Recyclers
4502 Denfield St, Durham, NC 27704-1801
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Devore-Cooke Used Auto Parts
1529 Clinton Rd, Fayetteville, NC 28312-5325
M-F 8:00-5:00
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Wayne Auto Salvage
1911 US Highway 117 S, Goldsboro, NC 27530-8428
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri 8am-5pm
Hoffman 1
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Wallace Parts And Salvage
129 Wall St, Hoffman, NC 28347-9753
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Foss U-Pull-It Jacksonville
2014 Blue Creek Rd, Jacksonville, NC 28540-7712
Mon-Sat ~8am-8:30am open, closed Sun (varies by location)
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Kannapolis Auto Parts
7454 Spring Acres Dr, Kannapolis, NC 28083-9048
Mon-Fri 8:30am-5:30pm
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Foss U-Pull-It
7009 US Highway 70 W, La Grange, NC 28551-8932
Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm, Sat 8:30am-3pm
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Auto Parts U Pull & Scrap Metal
851 Car Farm Rd, Lincolnton, NC 28092-7196
Mon-Sun 8am-5pm
Maiden 1
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RTP Pick-A-Part
3978 S NC 16 Hwy, Maiden, NC 28650-8924
Opens at 8am
Mebane 1
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King Auto Salvage
1840 US-70, Mebane, NC 27302-9437
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Carolina Auto Parts and Service
2190 S Wesleyan Blvd, Rocky Mount, NC 27803-5728
Shelby 1
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Church Auto Parts INC.
1839 Lowman Rd, Shelby, NC 28150-8306
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E70 Used Auto Parts & Salvage
3800 US Highway 70 W, Smithfield, NC 27577
Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm, Sat 9am-2pm
Spring Hope 1
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Young's Auto Center and Salvage
878 NC-231, Spring Hope, NC 27882-7572
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
Spring Lake 1
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Spring Lake Auto Center
1209 Lillington Hwy, Spring Lake, NC 28390-2146
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
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MidAtlantic Auto Salvage, LLC
1144 Kanoy Rd, Thomasville, NC 27360
Wendell 1
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Martin's Import Salvage
3468 Wendell Rd, Wendell, NC 27591-7308
Also in North Carolina
- Junkyards that Buy Cars67
- Scrap Metal Yards & Recycling Centers56
- Auto Salvage & Junk Yards Near You24
- U-Pull-It Junkyards16
- Local Salvage Yards and Auto Recyclers13
- Junk Car Removal with Free Towing9
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 North Carolina. You can browse 34 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 North Carolina. With 34 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.