Cash for Junk Cars in Phoenix, AZ
Phoenix has 118 businesss that buy end-of-life vehicles: 40 scrap and recycling operations paying by weight, 13 salvage yards buying whole cars for parts, and the rest a mix. Having both kinds locally means it is worth getting quotes from each β they value the same car differently. The densest stretch is West Broadway Road, with 17 of them on that one road.
What the Phoenix market means for your offer
The two buyer types price a car on different logic. A scrap or recycling operation is buying material β the offer tracks vehicle weight and the current market for steel and non-ferrous metal, and the condition of the interior barely registers. A salvage yard is buying inventory β it pays for what it can resell, so a common vehicle with an intact drivetrain, straight body panels and working electronics is worth more to it than the same car is to a shredder. Phoenix has 40 of the first and 13 of the second, so both quotes are available to you without leaving the city.
7 listed businesss in Phoenix operate as an auto wrecker, which in practice means recovery is part of what they do. If the car does not run, has no wheels, or sits somewhere awkward, start with those β the cost of getting it moved is often what decides whether a low offer is still the best net outcome.
1 national self-service chain operates in Phoenix. Chains work to published, consistent terms, which makes them a fast baseline quote β get one early, then use it as the number the independents have to beat.
The buyers are not spread evenly across Phoenix. Several share a street: West Broadway Road (17), West Magnolia Street (3), West Lincoln Street (3). If you are driving the car in rather than having it collected, those stretches let you get more than one look at it in a single trip.
Junk car buyers in Phoenix, AZ
118 listed businesses, sorted by customer rating. Call ahead β offers depend on the vehicle, and not every yard collects.
- Cadillac Phoenix Parts at 1188 E Camelback Rd, Phoenix, AZ 850141188 East Camelback RoadAuto parts store5.0β(602) 264-1188
- J.V.C Auto Recycler at 727 W Magnolia St, Phoenix, AZ 85007727 West Magnolia StreetUsed auto parts store5.0β(602) 303-0650
- G & L Auto Salvage LLC at 3008 W Broadway Rd, Phoenix, AZ 850413008 West Broadway RoadUsed auto parts store5.0β(480) 498-0203
- 5.0β(310) 909-7461
- 5.0β(602) 731-9340
- i17 Used Auto Parts at 22242 N 24th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 8502722242 North 24th AvenueUsed auto parts store4.9β(877) 582-3537
- 4.9β(623) 887-3484
- 4.8β(602) 389-5000
- Downshift Auto Parts LLC at 1813 W Buchanan St, Phoenix, AZ 850071810 West Lincoln StreetUsed auto parts store4.8β(480) 310-2841
- Matador Auto Parts at 2104 W Broadway Rd Lot A, Phoenix, AZ 850412104 West Broadway RoadUsed auto parts store4.8β(602) 232-2505
- Vintage Ford & Chevrolet Parts Of Arizona at 3431 E McDowell Rd, Phoenix, AZ 850083427 East McDowell RoadAuto parts store4.8β(602) 275-7990
- 4.8β(602) 243-7158
- EZ Hustle Used Auto Parts at 3236 W Sherman St, Phoenix, AZ 850092340 West Broadway RoadUsed auto parts store4.7β(602) 505-9163
- La Raza Used Auto Parts & Cores at 1304 W Magnolia St, Phoenix, AZ 850071304 West Magnolia StreetAuto parts store4.7β(602) 754-3565
- BOATWRIGHTS WRECKING YARD LLC at 3121 S 51st Ave, Phoenix, AZ 850432532 West Broadway RoadAuto wrecker4.7β(602) 268-1000
- 4.7β(602) 243-7447
- 4.7β(602) 268-1481
- A1 AUTO PARTS & RECYCLING at 1601 S 19th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 850091601 South 19th AvenueUsed auto parts store4.7β(602) 367-7849
- 4.6β(602) 865-9489
- 4.6β(602) 278-8736
What parts sell for near Phoenix
If you are weighing selling the whole car against pulling parts first, these are typical self-service counter prices in the desert region β regional averages from published yard price lists, not Phoenix-specific quotes.
| Part | Avg. price | Core charge |
|---|---|---|
| Alternator | $46 | $12 |
| Starter Motor | $37 | $10 |
| Battery (Standard) | $27 | $12 |
| Door Mirror (Power) | $23 | β |
| Radiator | $53 | $17 |
| Engine (4-Cyl) | $462 | $92 |
| Auto Transmission | $372 | $75 |
Selling a junk car in Phoenix: common questions
How many places buy junk cars in Phoenix?
This directory lists 118 businesss in Phoenix that take end-of-life vehicles β 40 scrap or recycling operations, 13 salvage yard or junkyards, and 7 auto wreckers. Listings include phone numbers so you can collect several quotes before committing.
Do I need the title to sell a junk car in Phoenix?
Usually yes β most buyers ask for the title to transfer ownership legally, and requirements are set by Arizona state law rather than by the yard. Rules vary by state and by vehicle age, so check with the Arizona DMV for your situation. Some buyers will work from a registration plus photo ID; ask before you arrange collection.
What should I do before handing the car over in Phoenix?
Take the plates off, empty the glovebox, center console and trunk, remove any toll transponder, and photograph the odometer and VIN. Cancel the insurance only after the vehicle has actually gone, and file any release-of-liability paperwork Arizona requires so the car stops being yours the day it leaves.