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Yaw's Auto Salvage Self-service junkyard in Des Moines, IA

3.8 ★★★★☆ 276 Google reviews

Pull your own Buys junk cars RVs & campers

Yaw's Auto Salvage is a self-service junkyard at 919 SE 21st St, Des Moines, IA. It has a 3.8-star rating from 276 Google reviews. Reviews or the yard's website mention self-service.

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Selling a junk car?

Yaw's Auto Salvage buys junk cars, per the yard's website.

Mentioned once in reviews · Per the yard's website

Call first with the year, make, model and condition. Ask whether they tow, what paperwork they need (usually the title and your ID), and get the offer before they hook it up.

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From Google reviews

At Yaw's auto salvage, you get a very reasonable deal on cars of various make and models. I usually buy tires, parts and more from this salvage yard. They are so welcoming and highly rated when it comes to legitimacy. You negotiate a car and pay on the spot, they produce your owner's title within a few days.

★★★★☆ Emmanuel, Jul 2024

It was only my second time there and let me tell you... it was a blast. I found tons of stuff for my truck and then some. The guys up front were helpful and curtious. Didn't cost me a dollar to get in even. Can't wait till the rain subsides for a min to get back in there. ♡♡♡♡I think I'm in love♡♡♡♡♡♡

★★★★★ Alon, May 2021

Fair prices, and are very respectful. They are helpful and try to aid the best they can. They have tools that can be used to pull parts. You have to sign in and let them check your tool box. Very good business.

★★★★★ Emerald, Jul 2022

Never been to a salvage yard before. I told the front desk people and they explained how it worked. Process was easy and they had what I needed. Just some cool dudes over there! (Only thing was, i wasn't aloud to bring my backpack of tools in. Would have saved me some time. 10/10 otherwise!)

★★★★☆ Cale, Mar 2026

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