Cash for Junk Cars in Houston, TX
Houston has 15 businesss that buy end-of-life vehicles: 5 scrap and recycling operations paying by weight, 0 salvage yards buying whole cars for parts, and the rest a mix. Having both kinds locally means it is worth getting quotes from each — they value the same car differently. The densest stretch is North Shepherd Drive, with 3 of them on that one road.
What the Houston market means for your offer
Houston's listed buyers are weighted toward scrap and recycling, which means most offers here will be based on weight and the prevailing metals market rather than on which parts still work. That tends to compress the difference between a rough car and a tidy one — worth knowing before you spend money getting a non-runner presentable.
The buyers are not spread evenly across Houston. Several share a street: North Shepherd Drive (3), Airline Drive (2). 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 Houston, TX
15 listed businesses, sorted by customer rating. Call ahead — offers depend on the vehicle, and not every yard collects.
- C & Y GLOBAL Inc. at 121 N Pasadena Blvd, Pasadena, TX 775062050 West Sam Houston Parkway SouthScrap metal dealer5.0★(713) 534-6500
- 4.9★(713) 692-1300
- scrap metal buyers at 7923 Glenview Dr, Houston, TX 770617647 Navigation BoulevardScrap metal dealer4.9★(713) 894-0799
- 4.8★(832) 770-9953
- Astro City Scrap Metal at 4530 N Shepherd Dr, Houston, TX 770184530 North Shepherd DriveScrap metal dealer4.8★(713) 697-2999
- Airline Auto Parts - Houston at 10616 Airline Dr, Houston, TX 7703710616 Airline DriveUsed auto parts store4.6★(281) 448-2000
- 4.6★(281) 449-0303
- Houston Scrap Metal Recycle Center at 11801 W Montgomery Rd, Houston, TX 7708611801 West Montgomery RoadScrap metal dealer4.4★(833) 497-2727
- 4.2★(832) 301-9522
- 4.2★(713) 455-3099
- 3.7★(281) 931-6161
- C & D Scrap Metal Recyclers Co., Inc. at 6775 Bingle Rd, Houston, TX 770926775 Bingle RoadRecycling center3.6★(346) 988-2170
- 3.6★(713) 694-9696
- 3.1★(281) 580-7600
- 3.0★(713) 697-1208
What parts sell for near Houston
If you are weighing selling the whole car against pulling parts first, these are typical self-service counter prices in the texas region — regional averages from published yard price lists, not Houston-specific quotes.
| Part | Avg. price | Core charge |
|---|---|---|
| Alternator | $48 | $12 |
| Starter Motor | $38 | $10 |
| Battery (Standard) | $28 | $12 |
| Door Mirror (Power) | $24 | — |
| Radiator | $55 | $18 |
| Engine (4-Cyl) | $478 | $95 |
| Auto Transmission | $388 | $80 |
Selling a junk car in Houston: common questions
How many places buy junk cars in Houston?
This directory lists 15 businesss in Houston that take end-of-life vehicles — 5 scrap or recycling operations, 0 salvage yard or junkyards. Listings include phone numbers so you can collect several quotes before committing.
Do I need the title to sell a junk car in Houston?
Usually yes — most buyers ask for the title to transfer ownership legally, and requirements are set by Texas state law rather than by the yard. Rules vary by state and by vehicle age, so check with the Texas 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 Houston?
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 Texas requires so the car stops being yours the day it leaves.