About U Pull It
The largest online directory of junkyards, salvage yards, and auto wrecking yards in the United States.
Our Story
Since our founding in 2018, we have connected DIY enthusiasts, budget-conscious mechanics, and everyday car owners with trusted local auto recycling businesses. We have helped over 2 million car owners find quality used auto parts at prices 50% to 80% lower than buying new.
What We Do
We provide a comprehensive, free resource for all your used auto part and salvage needs:
searchThe Ultimate Junkyard Directory
Our platform features over 3,944 verified locations across all 50 states. Whether you want a hands-on, self-service yard for maximum savings or a full-service salvage dealer for convenience and warranties, our directory helps you find the right yard near you.
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If you want to turn your old vehicle into cash, we offer a simple 3-step car removal service. Get an instant competitive quote, schedule a free pickup (usually within 24 hours), and get paid on the spot. We even buy cars without titles in many cases.
Our Commitment to the Environment
Choosing used auto parts is an environmentally responsible decision. By promoting auto recycling, we help reduce manufacturing demand for new parts, cut metal waste, and lower energy consumption.
Our Expertise
You can trust the information on our platform thanks to the U Pull It Editorial Team. Our team includes certified automotive technicians and salvage-industry veterans with over 50 years of combined experience.
Get in Touch
Ready to start saving? Browse our directory to find the nearest yard, or call our junk car removal service at 1-855-497-1176 for an instant quote.
Frequently Asked Questions
helpWhat is a U-Pull-It junkyard?
A U-Pull-It junkyard, also called a self-service salvage yard, collects end-of-life vehicles and lets you remove usable auto parts from them yourself.
You bring your own tools and do the labor to pull the parts you need from the vehicles in the yard. Because you do the work, you pay based on the part you take rather than for someone else’s labor.
This DIY approach offers the most savings, typically 50% to 80% off the cost of new parts. It suits DIY enthusiasts, mechanics, and budget-conscious buyers who want the lowest prices.
Because of the low cost and self-service model, parts from U-Pull-It locations are generally sold "as-is" with no warranty.
helpWhat are the key differences between self-service and full-service yards?
Here are the key differences between self-service and full-service salvage yards:
Target audience
Self-service yards suit DIY enthusiasts, mechanics, and budget-conscious customers. Full-service yards suit beginners or busy people who prefer convenience.
Labor and tools
At a self-service yard you bring your own tools and remove the parts yourself, which usually takes 1 to 3 hours. At a full-service yard, staff locate and remove the parts for you in about 30 to 60 minutes.
Cost and savings
Self-service yards offer the lowest prices, generally 50% to 80% off new. Full-service yards cost a bit more for the labor but still save 30% to 50%. An ECM might run $50–$100 at a self-service yard versus $100–$200 full-service.
Warranties and extras
Full-service yards often test and clean parts, offer delivery, and provide 30- to 90-day warranties. Self-service locations sell "as-is" with no warranty.
storeMajor self-service salvage yard chains
Several major self-service chains operate across the United States with large inventories and low prices:
LKQ Pick Your Part
The nation’s largest vehicle recycler, processing over 600,000 vehicles a year with daily new inventory.
U-Pull-&-Pay
Known for clean, organized facilities, an online inventory database with daily updates, and free junk car removal.
Pick-n-Pull
Open seven days a week with locations across the country, handling both foreign and domestic vehicles.
GO Pull-It
Popular in the Southeast, with over 1,000 vehicles organized by manufacturer for easy parts retrieval.
Pull-A-Part
Operates 25+ locations nationwide selling used parts and buying junk cars.
Beyond the national chains, countless independent "mom and pop" U-Pull-It yards are great places to find cheap parts or sell a junk vehicle.