Best Junkyards & Salvage Yards in Chicago, IL

15 yards listed · all 15 in Chicago · 2 open 24/7 · 14 open weekends · 10 rated 4.5+

Data verified October 16, 2026

Big Sky Towing Inc

Big Sky Towing Inc

4.7 45 reviews
“Price was good and got me and my car picked up and dropped off in the middle of rush hour.”
Free consultationLicensedOpen 24 hoursSince 2019
3015 W 46th St
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Abril Towing & Cash For Junk Cars

Abril Towing & Cash For Junk Cars

4.7 45 reviews
“Needed my old Ford Focus gone asap, and this company came and saved the day!”
Free estimatesSe habla españolSince 2021
6517 S Albany Ave
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America Towing Services

America Towing Services

5.0 45 reviews
“From all the times I have needed Towing Service when Jose helped me I understood that towing can be fast and well done.”
24/7 towingSince 1999Family-owned
5023 W Diversey Ave
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K Y N Cash For Junk Cars Inc

K Y N Cash For Junk Cars Inc

4.9 49 reviews
“Fast serice I called yesterday to get my buick lacrosse junked, the price was good and was at my house in 5 minutes.”
Junk car payout $400Minority-ownedSince 2022
5938 S Bishop St
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Frank's West Side Auto Parts & Cash For Junk Cars

Frank's West Side Auto Parts & Cash For Junk Cars

4.2 44 reviews
“Franks west side junkyard there good people selling good parts for a good price and they are like family waking in there and I've always gone and get my parts from there”
Since 1951Se habla español
3001 S Kedzie Ave
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Kedzie Cash Junk Cars LLC

Kedzie Cash Junk Cars LLC

4.8 35 reviews
“I contacted them last week for my wrecked car they work fast and paid in cash best place!!”
Free estimatesSince 2022
3825 N Kedzie Ave
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Listed for drivers in and around Chicago, IL, these 15 yards sell used parts and buy end-of-life cars. What each says about self-service access, inventory search and part warranties comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.

Area overview: Chicago, IL

All 15 yards we list here are in Chicago itself. The yards on this page are rated from 4.0 to 5.0 across 1,451 reviews; 6 have 50 or more reviews and 10 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these yards on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (95%), punctuality (70%) and quality (60%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the yards on this page are "price" and "fair". 2 are open around the clock; 14 are open on Saturdays and 8 on Sundays. 1 shows a license on its website and 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. 7 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 75 years. 1 offers emergency or roadside call-outs; 3 give free estimates and 1 is family- or locally-owned. 3 have Spanish-speaking staff. We have a website on file for 13 of the yards on this page; 12 publish a contact page and 4 list a public email. We count these figures across the yards on this page; hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the yard before you visit.

Which yards listed for Chicago open on Saturdays or Sundays?

14 of the 15 yards list weekend hours, which matters here because pulling your own part takes most of a day. Saturday is the busy day at self-service yards and the good cars get picked over early. Check the last admission time, not just the closing time.

Grand Cash 4 Junk Cars LLC

Grand Cash 4 Junk Cars LLC

4.6 33 reviews
“The tow truck driver was very nice too; he made my life easier by being professional and helpful, thank you!!”
Same-day serviceSince 2021
4501 W Grand Ave
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U-Pic-a-Part

U-Pic-a-Part

4.0 4 reviews
“Always found what I need,new inventory every time I visit this location”
Free consultationBBB A+Since 2016Prices online
3130 S St Louis Ave
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Marquez Sons Towing INC & Cash For Junk Cars

Marquez Sons Towing INC & Cash For Junk Cars

5.0 23 reviews
“Very good job and respectful drivers, thank you for your services Marquez.”
Junk car purchase $300Since 2007Family-owned
4652 W Erie St
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Central Metal Recycling

Central Metal Recycling

4.1 11 reviews
“Great place, good prices and honest weights!”
Walk-ins welcomeBare bright copper $5.15Since 2010Family-owned
5618 W Fillmore St
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Cronimet Corporation

Cronimet Corporation

4.1 9 reviews
“More than helpful to get you in the right procedure.”
Since 2003
10602 S Buffalo Ave
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Z.a.t Cash For Junk Cars‎‎‎‎

Z.a.t Cash For Junk Cars‎‎‎‎

4.7 14 reviews
“Great service I called them and reschedule the appointment to pick up my vehicle that came right away.”
Since 2020
6543 S Laramie Ave Suite 2
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MTZ Cash For Junk Cars

MTZ Cash For Junk Cars

5.0 2 reviews
Se habla españolSince 2000
5940 W Grand Ave
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Freddy's Auto Recycling

Freddy's Auto Recycling

4.6 5 reviews
“Fast hard working crew with a Hispanic flavor.”
Since 2005
4148 W Division St
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Leeway Wrecking Company

Leeway Wrecking Company

4.4 4 reviews
4709 W Kinzie St
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