Map listings don't distinguish a u-pull-it yard from a full-service salvage lot where staff pull the part for you — and plenty of yards run both models on the same property for different sections of cars. Every u-pull-it tag here is checked against the yard's own website or posted admission/pricing page, not guessed from the listing category.
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ABC Auto Parts
13741 S Ashland Ave, Riverdale, IL 60827
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Circus Auto Parts Inc
13701 S Ashland Ave, Riverdale, IL 60827-3289
Aurora 1
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Aurora U-pull-it
1901 Plain Ave, Aurora, IL 60502-8569
Mon–SAT 8:00-4:30, Sun 8:00-3:00
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U Pull It Auto Parts
2247 141st St, Blue Island, IL 60406-3466
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Pick Your Part - Chicago Heights
551 E Lincoln Hwy, Chicago Heights, IL 60411-2922
Danville 1
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Coultas Recycling
11 N 2nd St, Danville, IL 61832-8331
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3B's Used Auto Parts.
14035 E IL-72, Davis Junction, IL 61020-9786
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111 Salvage
2188 State Route 111, Granite City, IL 62040-6555
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Joliet 1
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Joliet U-Pull-It
1014 E Washington St, Joliet, IL 60433-1232
Rockford 1
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Rock City Auto Parts
2535 20th St, Rockford, IL 61104-7453
Also in Illinois
- Auto Parts Stores930
- Recycling Centers301
- Scrap Metal Yards & Recycling Centers133
- Junkyards that Buy Cars119
- Cash for Junk Cars and Salvage Buyers91
- Salvage Yards with Online Parts Inventory50
- Used Auto Parts Suppliers38
- Auto Salvage & Junk Yards Near You35
- Junk Car Removal with Free Towing33
- Auto Salvage Yards with Towing Services27
- Junk Car Removal Services19
- Local Salvage Yards and Auto Recyclers12
Good to know
How much does it cost to get into a u-pull-it junkyard?
Admission runs $2-5 per person at most U.S. yards, paid in cash or by card at a walk-up window, with kids under 12 usually free. Part prices are then set by category or weight at the register — a used alternator might run $30-60, while scrap-priced glass or trim can be just a few dollars.
Do I need to bring my own tools to a u-pull-it yard?
Yes — bring a basic socket set, wrenches, pliers, and a floor jack, since almost no yard hands out tools for free. A handful of chain yards like LKQ Pick Your Part rent tools at the front counter for a refundable deposit, but it's safer to assume you're on your own and pack a trunk kit before you go.
Who will buy junk cars?
Auto wreckers, scrap recycling centers, and vehicle salvage yards buy scrap cars across Illinois. 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 Illinois. 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.