Best Junkyards & Salvage Yards near Wheaton, IL

1 of these yards is based in Wheaton; the others serve Wheaton from towns including Naperville (8 mi), Aurora (11 mi) and Melrose Park (12 mi).

3 open 24/7 · 14 open weekends · 8 rated 4.5+ · 2 show a license

Data verified October 16, 2026

J & C Central Inc

J & C Central Inc

4.6 17 reviews
“Trust them to give me a fair estimate and fair evaluation of any issue I might be having with my vehicle”
Since 1982
420 S Main St
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Towing Recovery Rebuilding Assistance Services

Towing Recovery Rebuilding Assistance Services

4.9 49 reviews
“The driver arrived with a flatbed tow truck roughly 35 minutes after I hung up, and they safely transported my car to the nearest auto repair shop.”
Coupons & offers24/7 towingBBB A+Since 1998
Naperville, IL · 8 mi from Wheaton
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Action Towing Inc.

Action Towing Inc.

4.4 39 reviews
“Nice driver took his time cared about my vehicle price was fair I would call again”
Coupons & offers24/7 towingSince 1991Free consultationBBB accredited
Downers Grove, IL · 6 mi from Wheaton
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Kit's Towing

Kit's Towing

4.4 46 reviews
“Only tow service out of 7 or more that we called and this was the only one willing to help and take us back home if needed.”
24/7 emergency serviceFamily-ownedLicensedSince 2010
Naperville, IL · 8 mi from Wheaton
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A+ Cash For Junk Cars

A+ Cash For Junk Cars

4.9 50 reviews
“Quick to return a call/text with a quote, also quick to pick up while working around my schedule.”
Free estimatesSince 2018
Bolingbrook, IL · 11 mi from Wheaton
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IVM Towing

IVM Towing

4.9 50 reviews
“Had a great experience with the service.”
24/7 towingFree consultationSince 2020
Melrose Park, IL · 12 mi from Wheaton
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Listed for drivers in and around Wheaton, 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: Wheaton, IL

The 15 yards on this page are rated from 4.0 to 5.0 across 1,735 reviews; 8 have 50 or more reviews and 8 are rated 4.5 or higher. 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 9 on Sundays. 2 show a license on their websites and 2 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 8 websites of the yards on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2005. 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; 14 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.

Does it matter how long a yard has been running?

Somewhat. 10 of the 15 yards report ten or more years in business. A long-running yard tends to hold older stock and to know its interchange without looking twice, which is what you want when the car is out of production.

Certified Towing & Recovery

Certified Towing & Recovery

4.2 38 reviews
“Driver very professional truck was very well organized and clean driver had me hooked an booked in no time at all very good experience!!”
LicensedOpen 24 hoursSince 2009
Batavia, IL · 10 mi from Wheaton
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Aurora Metal Recycling

Aurora Metal Recycling

4.3 42 reviews
“Probably could have gotten more from an online listing, but they gave me the fairest price, hauled it away for no charge, and the driver, Javier was a good guy.”
Since 2015
Aurora, IL · 11 mi from Wheaton
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Sanchez Towing & Recovery

Sanchez Towing & Recovery

5.0 48 reviews
“I appreciate our driver junior he was here on time and my truck arrived safe!”
Since 2010
Villa Park, IL · 11 mi from Wheaton
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Cozzi Recycling

Cozzi Recycling

4.4 19 reviews
“Very good experience, staff was friendly and helpful .”
Since 2015Prices online
Melrose Park, IL · 12 mi from Wheaton
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Marquez Sons Towing INC & Cash For Junk Cars

Marquez Sons Towing INC & Cash For Junk Cars

5.0 23 reviews
“They are good and fast and the prices are good now I have them to call if me or someone else need their service.”
Junk car purchase $300Since 2007Family-owned
Chicago, IL · 22 mi from Wheaton
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Crusher

Crusher

4.3 14 reviews
“They walked us through the process as it was happening.”
Since 1976
West Chicago, IL · 6 mi from Wheaton
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We Buy Junk Cars

We Buy Junk Cars

4.0 9 reviews
“Professional, showed up exactly when he said he would.”
Since 2010Family-owned
Aurora, IL · 11 mi from Wheaton
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We Buy Junk Cars

We Buy Junk Cars

5.0 4 reviews
“Thank you again for making this process timely & painless for me!”
Family-ownedSince 2020
Yorkville, IL · 9 mi from Wheaton
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Cash For Junk Cars Chicago

Cash For Junk Cars Chicago

4.7 11 reviews
“The pick up was quick efficient and the driver was very informative....”
Since 2019
10 mi from Wheaton
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