Junkyards & Pick-Your-Part Yards in Houston, TX
18 salvage yards, pick-your-part lots, and scrap car buyers tracked in the greater Houston area. Two ways they help when money is tight: pull used parts for 50–80% less than new to keep an old car on the road, or sell a junk car for instant cash ($100–500 typical, many tow free).
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Houston at a Glance
18
Yards tracked in metro
2
Self-service u-pull yards
50–80%
Savings vs new parts
$100–500
Typical junk car payout
Junkyards & Salvage Yards in Houston
Phone: 832-706-2166Hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday 09:00-17:30; Friday,Saturday,Sunday 08:00-17:30; Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday 09:00-18:00; Friday,Saturday,Sunday 08:00-18:00; Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday 09:00-18:00; Friday,Saturday,Sunday 08:00-18:00; Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday 09:00-18:00; Friday,Saturday 08:00-18:00[U Pull & Pay]
Phone: 800-962-2277[LKQ Pick Your Part]
Phone: 800-962-2277[LKQ Pick Your Part]
Phone: 800-962-2277[LKQ Pick Your Part]
Phone: +1-281-528-0707Hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-18:00, Sa 10:00-13:00
Phone: +1-281-528-0707Hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-18:00, Sa 10:00-13:00
U-Pick U-Pull Auto Parts
Phone: +1-713-477-7670Hours: 08:30-17:30
Phone: +1-281-689-5599Hours: Mo-Sa 08:00-18:00
RM Scrap Metal
RM Scrap Metal
Falcon Scrap Metal
Falcon Scrap Metal
Nichole Scrap Metals
Nichole Scrap Metals
Mar & GMC Auto Sales
Listings compiled from chain yard locators and OpenStreetMap as of the date above — inventory and buy policies change daily, so call before you drive out with tools.
How to Pull Parts at a U-Pull-It Yard
- Check inventory online first. Pull-A-Part, Pick Your Part, and Pick-N-Pull post which vehicles are in the yard and when they arrived.
- Bring your own tools. Basic socket set, wrenches, screwdrivers, pry bar, and a jack for anything under the car. Yards rent wheelbarrows; most ban torches.
- Pay the entry fee (usually $1–3) and note the return policy on core charges — bring your old part for exchange discounts where offered.
- Pull it yourself. Wear closed-toe shoes and gloves. Battery, alternator, starter, mirrors, and interior parts are the easy wins.
- Ask about the warranty. Most yards sell a 30–90 day replacement guarantee for 10–20% more — worth it on electrical parts.
Selling a Junk Car for Cash — the Short Version
Get quotes from 2–3 yards (many quote by phone from year/make/model + condition), confirm towing is free, and have the title and your photo ID ready — the name on the title must match your ID. If the title is lost, replace it at the DMV first ($5–30 in most states). Remove plates before the tow (most states require you to return or transfer them), and get a receipt or bill of sale. And if the car still runs, compare the scrap quote against selling it privately or what a cheap runner is worth when you need transportation to work — a working $1,500 car is worth more kept than a $300 scrap payout.
Keeping Wheels Under You
A running car is a job requirement for most people rebuilding: driving on a suspended license (and how to fix it), license reinstatement by state, buy-here-pay-here lots explained honestly, non-owner SR22 insurance, and cheap car insurance with a record. Need cash another way? donate plasma or pawn or sell items.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many junkyards are in Houston, TX?
Our directory tracks 18 salvage yards, self-service pick-your-part yards, and scrap processors in the greater Houston area — 8 with published phone numbers. 2 are self-service u-pull-it yards where you pull the part yourself for the lowest price.
How much can I sell a junk car for?
Most non-running cars sell to junkyards and cash-for-cars buyers for $100–500 depending on weight (scrap steel price), whether the engine/transmission are intact, and demand for the vehicle's parts. Running-but-rough cars usually fetch more sold privately or to a u-pull-it yard that resells parts. Call 2–3 yards for quotes — prices vary more than people expect, and many offer free towing (which is worth $100+ if the car doesn't drive).
Do I need the title to sell a car to a junkyard?
In most states, yes — a junkyard must see the title (or a salvage certificate) to legally crush or resell a car, plus your photo ID. If the title is lost, replace it first at your local DMV/tag office (usually $5–30 and a short form; some states offer expedited service). If the car still has a loan on it, the lien must be released before sale. Beware of buyers who say 'no title needed' — the sale may not be legal and could leave you liable.
How does a self-service (u-pull-it) junkyard work?
You pay a small entrance fee (typically $1–3, some yards waive it), bring your own tools, walk the yard to find vehicles matching yours, and remove the part yourself. Parts cost 50–80% less than new: an alternator that runs $300 new might be $40 with exchange. Wear closed-toe shoes and old clothes, bring your own wrenches and a jack (many yards prohibit torches and jack stands on certain vehicles), and check the yard's interchange list — parts from sister models often fit.
Is buying used parts from a junkyard worth it?
For keeping an older car alive — often the smartest move while rebuilding, since cheap transportation is what gets you to work — used parts are the difference between a $60 repair and a $400 repair. Best buys: alternators, starters, mirrors, door handles, window motors, radiators, seats, bumpers, wheels. Riskier used buys (wear items with unknown life): water pumps, brake calipers, electronics. Most yards offer a 30–90 day replacement warranty for 10–20% extra — worth it on anything electrical.
Will a junkyard buy a car that's not in my name?
No — the name on the title must match the seller's ID. If you're settling affairs after a family member's death, most states have a small-estate or affidavit process (often under $100, sometimes no court) to transfer the title first. If the car was abandoned on your property, state abandoned-vehicle procedures apply; the yard can usually tell you the exact steps.
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Disclaimer: This is informational only, not legal advice. Title, lien, and abandoned-vehicle rules differ by state — confirm with your DMV and the yard before any sale. Listings are compiled from chain locators and OpenStreetMap as of the date above; yards open and close frequently. We are not affiliated with any yard and receive nothing if you use one.
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