How to Find Salvage Yards

Salvage yards are locations where wrecked vehicles are taken and broken down, often for parts and for metal. If you are looking for inexpensive replacement components for your vehicle, it may be better to find them at a salvage yard than at a car parts store.

• Ask your auto mechanic for the location of a salvage yard. Whether you generally go to a garage or a dealership, mechanics often know the location of salvage yards in their general area and are willing to tell you where they are.


• Contact your insurance company for information on local salvage yards. When wrecked vehicles are determined to be a total loss, the insurance company may sell them to junk or salvage yards.


• Search online for local salvage yards. Type the words “Salvage Yard” in your search box and add your zip code. This will turn up a list of salvage yards in your area. Another option is to search online directories.


• Look in your local telephone book. If you do not have access to the Internet, the yellow pages is still a viable option for locating businesses, such as salvage yards. In some cases using the yellow pages may provide you with more options, particularly if certain yards in your area do not have an online presence.


• Ask the people you know. If you have a friend or an acquaintance who frequently works on cars, there is a good chance that he may use them for parts and can direct you to the nearest one in your area.