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.
Alsip 2
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Top Dollar Junk Cars
11630 S CICERO, Alsip, IL 60803
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Top Dollar Junk Cars
11630 S Cicero Ave, Alsip, IL 60803
Chicago 2
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Junk Car Chicago
1540 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60642-2430
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Robbins Auto Salvage
2004 W 59th St, Chicago, IL 60636-1504
Aurora 1
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City Auto Wreckers
690 McClure Rd, Aurora, IL 60502-8773
Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm
Blackstone 1
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D&S Used Auto Parts and Sales
11475 E 3050 Rd N, Blackstone, IL 61313-9608
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M&J Salvage
1617 Black Ln, Caseyville, IL 62232-1615
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri,Sat 8am-5pm
Frankfort 1
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Kelly Car Buyer
9503 Gulfstream Rd, Frankfort, IL 60423
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111 Salvage
2188 State Route 111, Granite City, IL 62040-6555
Joliet 1
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Kelly Car Buyer
22615 S Cherry Hill Rd, Joliet, IL 60433-8443
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Wrecked Cars Inc.
3701 N Dirksen Pkwy, Springfield, IL 62707-9337
Mon 9am-5pm, Tue 9am-5pm, Wed 9am-5pm, Thu 9am-5pm, Fri 9am-5pm
Streator 1
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Ligori Auto Wrecking
405 Oakley Ave, Streator, IL 61364-1000
Mon-Sun 12am-11:59pm
Also in Illinois
- Junkyards that Buy Cars86
- Scrap Metal Yards & Recycling Centers86
- Auto Salvage & Junk Yards Near You35
- Junk Car Removal with Free Towing30
- Salvage Yards with Online Parts Inventory13
- U-Pull-It Junkyards6
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 Illinois. You can browse 12 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 Illinois. With 12 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.