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Sell a junk car in Iowa

21 junkyards in Iowa buy junk cars, out of 78 we list in the state. Each one is here because a customer's Google review says they sold or junked a car there, or the yard's own website says it buys cars. The proof is printed with every yard, and yards with proof of free towing are marked.

Top-rated yards that buy cars in Iowa

Ranked by Google rating weighted by number of reviews, no more than two locations of any chain.

“Ace made this process so easy-They picked up my car, towed it, gave me the tires off the car and paid me right away.” (Google review)

Also per the yard's website · 2 customer reviews mention selling or junking a car here

Buys junk cars, per the yard's website

Sandhill Auto Salvage

1981 Co Rd E64, Tama, IA

Full-serviceBuys junk carsTrucks
158 reviews Independent

Buys junk cars, per the yard's website

Buys junk cars, per the yard's website

Car Country, INC

2713 IA-14, Newton, IA

Full-serviceBuys junk cars
32 reviews Independent

Buys junk cars, per the yard's website

“Sold a car chuck was a very nice guy” (Google review)

Yards that buy cars in Iowa, by city

Every yard that buys cars in Iowa

Grouped by city, most buyers first. Within each city, yards are ranked by Google rating weighted by number of reviews.

Des Moines

4 buyers of 5 yards Sell a junk car in Des Moines →
  • Swift's Trails End Auto Recycling 1623 E 17th St 4.1★ (199)

    Buys junk cars, per the yard's website

  • U-Pull-It 1600 NE 44th Ave Free towing 4★ (131)

    “If I ever have a need to junk a vehicle again ill definitely be returning here.” (Google review) Also per the yard's website · 3 customer reviews mention selling or junking a car here

    1 customer review mentions free towing

  • Yaw's Auto Salvage 919 SE 21st St 3.8★ (276)

    Buys junk cars, per the yard's website · 1 customer review mentions selling or junking a car here

  • JP Salvage & Core, LLC 840 SE 21st St 3.7★ (77)

    “Will be doing business with them again if i ever need to junk a car.” (Google review)

Waterloo

2 buyers of 8 yards Sell a junk car in Waterloo →
  • Pat's Auto Salvage 945 Lowell Ave 4.5★ (44)

    “I’ve found a lot of parts here and sold them a few cars too.” (Google review) Also per the yard's website

  • Aikey Auto Salvage Inc 1420 W Airline Hwy 4.3★ (314)

    “Gave me a fair value for my old scrap car.” (Google review)

Carter Lake

1 buyer All junkyards in Carter Lake →
  • Lakeside Auto Recyclers 2813 N 9th St Free towing 4.1★ (241)

    2 customer reviews mention selling or junking a car here

    Towing: “I received free towing and cash in hand after completing some paperwork.” (Google review)

Clear Lake

1 buyer All junkyards in Clear Lake →
  • B20 Auto 7600 300th St 4.2★ (115)

    3 customer reviews mention selling or junking a car here

Davenport

1 buyer of 3 yards All junkyards in Davenport →
  • Wangelin’s Auto 2272 W River Dr 4.4★ (65)

    Buys junk cars, per the yard's website

Dubuque

1 buyer of 2 yards All junkyards in Dubuque →

Independence

1 buyer of 2 yards All junkyards in Independence →

Iowa City

1 buyer of 3 yards All junkyards in Iowa City →
  • Ace Auto Recyclers Inc 2752 S Riverside Dr 4.6★ (127)

    “Ace made this process so easy-They picked up my car, towed it, gave me the tires off the car and paid me right away.” (Google review) Also per the yard's website · 2 customer reviews mention selling or junking a car here

Lime Springs

1 buyer All junkyards in Lime Springs →

Melbourne

1 buyer All junkyards in Melbourne →
  • Car Country, INC 2713 IA-14 4.6★ (32)

    Buys junk cars, per the yard's website

Ottumwa

1 buyer of 2 yards All junkyards in Ottumwa →
  • Rusch Salvage 2612 Echo St 4.5★ (8)

    “They responded quickly to my call and gave me cash for my junk car the same day.” (Google review)

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Independent directory, not affiliated with the yards or chains listed. Details come from public business info, customer reviews and each yard's own website. Call ahead to confirm hours, inventory and what a yard buys.