This directory section lists licensed salvage yards offering used OEM components for automobiles, boats, powersports, and construction equipment. These yards dismantle donor vehicles and sell functional parts at discounts of 40% to 70% off retail prices. Before contacting a yard, verify whether it operates as a pull-it-yourself yard or a full-service warehouse facility.
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California Used Car Buyers
2151 E Manchester Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90001
Sat 8am-4pm
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U-Pick Parts
8103 S Alameda St, Los Angeles, CA 90001-4108
Open 7 days a week 8am-6pm (winter Nov-Feb 8am-5pm)
Beaumont 1
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M & M Auto Wrecking & Towing Center
249 Veile Ave, Beaumont, CA 92223
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm, Sat 8am-2pm
Concord 1
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Car's Cash For Junk Clunkers
2040 Commerce Ave, Concord, CA 94520-5004
El Cajon 1
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Royal Auto Parts
303 S Marshall Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020-4209
Fresno 1
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Ipull-upull Auto Parts - Fresno, Ca
2274 E Muscat Ave, Fresno, CA 93725-2420
Parts Mon-Fri 9am-6pm, Sat-Sun 8am-6pm; Vehicle purchasing Mon-Fri 8am-5pm, Sat
Hayward 1
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Dorris Auto Wreckers Inc
3720 Depot Rd, Hayward, CA 94545-2720
Kelseyville 1
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Kelseyville Auto Salvage
7666 Highway 29, Kelseyville, CA 95451-9603
Lynwood 1
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Lynwood Auto Dismantling
11400 Alameda St, Lynwood, CA 90262-4001
Pomona 1
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iPull-uPull Auto Parts
1560 E Mission Blvd, Pomona, CA 91766-2339
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Dave's Auto Wrecking
970 Heritage Rd, San Diego, CA 92154
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Certified Auto Salvage
904 E 2nd St, Santa Ana, CA 92701-4933
Stockton 1
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iPull-uPull Auto Parts
3151 S CA-99, Stockton, CA 95215-8034
Mon-Fri 9am-6pm (Thu 9:30am), Sat-Sun 8am-6pm; vehicle purchasing Mon-Fri 8am-5p
Also in California
- Junkyards that Buy Cars271
- Scrap Metal Yards & Recycling Centers105
- Auto Salvage & Junk Yards Near You83
- Junk Car Removal with Free Towing65
- Salvage Yards with Online Parts Inventory43
- U-Pull-It Junkyards10
Good to know
What is the difference between a self-service and a full-service salvage yard?
Self-service yards charge a $2 to $5 gate fee and require customers to bring tools to pull parts from vehicles themselves. Full-service facilities extract parts using inventory technicians, store items in a warehouse, and typically charge 20% to 40% more for the convenience.
What documentation is required to sell a vehicle to a salvage yard?
Sellers must present a clean vehicle title assigned to their name and a government-issued photo ID. Depending on state laws, vehicles older than 10 to 15 years may sometimes be accepted without a title using a bill of sale and registration verification.
What warranty options do salvage yards offer on used parts?
Most yards provide a standard 30-day to 90-day exchange or store credit warranty on major mechanical components like engines, transmissions, and axles. Electrical components are usually sold as exchange-only within 14 days, while body panels and interior trim are sold as-is.
Who will buy junk cars?
Auto wreckers, scrap recycling centers, and vehicle salvage yards buy scrap cars across California. You can browse 13 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 California. With 13 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.