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Local Salvage Yards and Auto Recyclers in Iowa

10 of the 117 junkyards we track in Iowa have salvage yard inventory. Full listings for every city are on the Iowa page.

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117auto 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.

Waterloo 4

  1. Aikey Auto Salvage

    1420 W Airline Hwy, Waterloo, IA 50703-9696

    Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

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  2. New Deal Auto Salvage

    612 Power St, Waterloo, IA 50702-1424

    Mon 9am-5pm, Tue 9am-5pm, Wed 9am-5pm, Thu 9am-5pm, Fri 9am-5pm

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  3. Pat's Auto Salvage

    945 Lowell Ave, Waterloo, IA 50702-1940

    Mon-Fri 8:00AM-5:00PM, Sat-Sun Closed

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  4. Wilber Auto Salvage

    2220 Easton Ave, Waterloo, IA 50702

    Salvage yard: Mon-Fri 8-5pm, Sat 8-12pm

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Carroll 1

  1. Quandt Auto Salvage, Inc.

    18829 Kittyhawk Ave, Carroll, IA 51401-8900

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Creston 1

  1. Hulett & Son Auto Salvage

    1708 Osage St, Creston, IA 50801-8198

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Davenport 1

  1. Wangelin’s Auto

    2272 W River Dr, Davenport, IA 52802-2833

    Mon 8am-4:30pm, Tue 8am-4:30pm, Wed 8am-4:30pm, Thu 8am-4:30pm, Fri 8am-4:30pm

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Des Moines 1

  1. U-pull-it

    1600 NE 44th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313-2624

    8:00 AM - 6:15 PM, 7 days a week

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Dunlap 1

  1. Leaders Tractor & Combine Salvage

    1144 Toledo Ave, Dunlap, IA 51529-6026

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Tama 1

  1. Sandhill Auto Salvage

    1981 Highway E64, Tama, IA 52339-9419

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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 Iowa. You can browse 10 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 Iowa. With 10 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.