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Local Salvage Yards and Auto Recyclers in California

13 of the 672 junkyards we track in California have salvage yard inventory. Full listings for every city are on the California page.

13auto salvage yards
12cities
672auto salvage yards statewide

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.

Los Angeles 2

  1. California Used Car Buyers

    2151 E Manchester Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90001

    Sat 8am-4pm

    Buys junk cars
  2. U-Pick Parts

    8103 S Alameda St, Los Angeles, CA 90001-4108

    Open 7 days a week 8am-6pm (winter Nov-Feb 8am-5pm)

    U-Pull-ItBuys junk carsParts lookup

Beaumont 1

  1. M & M Auto Wrecking & Towing Center

    249 Veile Ave, Beaumont, CA 92223

    Mon-Fri 8am-5pm, Sat 8am-2pm

    Buys junk carsParts lookup

Concord 1

  1. Car's Cash For Junk Clunkers

    2040 Commerce Ave, Concord, CA 94520-5004

    Buys junk carsFree towing

El Cajon 1

  1. Royal Auto Parts

    303 S Marshall Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020-4209

    Parts lookup

Fresno 1

  1. 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

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Hayward 1

  1. Dorris Auto Wreckers Inc

    3720 Depot Rd, Hayward, CA 94545-2720

    Parts lookup

Kelseyville 1

  1. Kelseyville Auto Salvage

    7666 Highway 29, Kelseyville, CA 95451-9603

Lynwood 1

  1. Lynwood Auto Dismantling

    11400 Alameda St, Lynwood, CA 90262-4001

    Parts lookup

Pomona 1

  1. iPull-uPull Auto Parts

    1560 E Mission Blvd, Pomona, CA 91766-2339

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San Diego 1

  1. Dave's Auto Wrecking

    970 Heritage Rd, San Diego, CA 92154

Santa Ana 1

  1. Certified Auto Salvage

    904 E 2nd St, Santa Ana, CA 92701-4933

Stockton 1

  1. 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

    U-Pull-ItBuys junk carsParts lookup
Safety requirements apply: Closed-toe shoes are mandatory for entering yard premises, and self-service facilities require customers to bring their own tools and safety gear.

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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.