Best Junkyards & Salvage Yards near Downers Grove, IL

1 of these yards is based in Downers Grove; the others serve Downers Grove from towns including Naperville (8 mi), Melrose Park (11 mi) and Chicago (17 mi).

3 open 24/7 · 14 open weekends · 10 rated 4.5+ · 2 show a license

Data verified October 16, 2026

Towing Recovery Rebuilding Assistance Services

Towing Recovery Rebuilding Assistance Services

4.9 49 reviews
“Tow Recover Assist exceeded my expectations when I needed a jump start in Naperville.”
Coupons & offers24/7 towingBBB A+Since 1998
Naperville, IL · 8 mi from Downers Grove
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Action Towing Inc.

Action Towing Inc.

4.4 39 reviews
“After calling vendor after vendor and being refused service by Fire Towing, Action picked up the phone right away, was very professional and so was the gentleman who operated the truck.”
Coupons & offers24/7 towingSince 1991Free consultationBBB accredited
5040 Chase Ave
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Garcias Towing

Garcias Towing

4.8 47 reviews
“Oscar helped me out right away and took really good care of my vehicle when towing it.”
Since 2007BBB accreditedOpen 24 hours
Berwyn, IL · 12 mi from Downers Grove
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Kit's Towing

Kit's Towing

4.4 46 reviews
“He maintained calm and made sure the car was backed into the right slot.”
24/7 emergency serviceFamily-ownedLicensedSince 2010
Naperville, IL · 8 mi from Downers Grove
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A+ Cash For Junk Cars

A+ Cash For Junk Cars

4.9 50 reviews
“Awesome service and they will work with you for time and date of pick up.”
Free estimatesSince 2018
Bolingbrook, IL · 8 mi from Downers Grove
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IVM Towing

IVM Towing

4.9 50 reviews
“We will call him again when needed and always recommend him.”
24/7 towingFree consultationSince 2020
Melrose Park, IL · 11 mi from Downers Grove
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Listed for drivers in and around Downers Grove, 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: Downers Grove, IL

The 15 yards on this page are rated from 4.1 to 5.0 across 1,917 reviews; 8 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 (85%), punctuality (70%) and quality (67%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the yards on this page are "price" and "fair". 3 are open around the clock; 14 are open on Saturdays and 8 on Sundays. 2 show a license on their websites and 2 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 10 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 50 years. 4 offer emergency or roadside call-outs; 4 give free estimates; 2 are family- or locally-owned and 2 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 15 of the yards on this page; 13 publish a contact page and 9 list a public email. We count these figures across the yards on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the yard before you visit.

Which yards listed for Downers Grove 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.

Sanchez Towing & Recovery

Sanchez Towing & Recovery

5.0 48 reviews
“These guys really got me out of trouble at a super fair price.”
Since 2010
Villa Park, IL · 10 mi from Downers Grove
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AGA Cash For Junk Cars Inc.

AGA Cash For Junk Cars Inc.

4.5 41 reviews
“Within a few minutes after calling, they arrived at location where car was parked and towed it away for me!”
Free estimatesLicensedSince 2016Family-owned
15 mi from Downers Grove
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Cozzi Recycling

Cozzi Recycling

4.4 19 reviews
“The place was clean and the lady went above and beyond to help me.”
Since 2015Prices online
Melrose Park, IL · 11 mi from Downers Grove
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Crusher

Crusher

4.3 14 reviews
“The office administrator was friendly and helpful.”
Since 1976
West Chicago, IL · 12 mi from Downers Grove
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Central Metal Recycling

Central Metal Recycling

4.1 11 reviews
“Very good and very fast they pay you”
Walk-ins welcomeBare bright copper $5.15Since 2010Family-owned
Chicago, IL · 17 mi from Downers Grove
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J & C Central Inc

J & C Central Inc

4.6 17 reviews
“Excellent work, fair prices, and always ready to help.”
Since 1982
Wheaton, IL · 6 mi from Downers Grove
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Z.a.t Cash For Junk Cars‎‎‎‎

Z.a.t Cash For Junk Cars‎‎‎‎

4.7 14 reviews
“Would definitely recommend or use again if i ever need to.”
Since 2020
Chicago, IL · 17 mi from Downers Grove
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We Buy Junk Cars

We Buy Junk Cars

5.0 4 reviews
“Quick response with the best offer always.”
Family-ownedSince 2020
Yorkville, IL · 11 mi from Downers Grove
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A4 Cash For Junk Cars Inc.

A4 Cash For Junk Cars Inc.

4.8 7 reviews
“They pay me the top dollar and the service was very fast and professional.”
Since 2020
8 mi from Downers Grove
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