Harbor Freight
Harbor Freight - Homewood, Alabama Harbor Freight is a tool and equipment store at 234 Green Springs Highway in Homewood, Alabama. While it’s best known for its tools and automotive supplies, the store also has a self-service auto salvage yard where customers can find used car parts. The yard lets you browse, pick, and remove parts from donated or junked vehicles at your own pace. It serves both DIY mechanics and professional repair shops in the Birmingham area. Services & What to Expect The auto salvage yard at Harbor Freight in Homewood is a self-service operation. You can walk through the yard, find parts from the vehicles stored there, and take what you need without help. The yard has a mix of newer and older cars, with parts like engines, transmissions, body panels, interior pieces, and electrical components. How Self-Service Works No appointment needed: Just show up during business hours to get into the yard. Bring your own tools: You’ll need to supply your own tools for removing parts. The store sells basic tools if you don’t have what you need. Pay by weight at checkout: Parts cost about $0.50–$1.00 per pound, paid at the front register after you’ve removed them. Parts are sold as-is: There are no warranties or returns on salvage yard parts. What Parts Are Available? The salvage yard has parts from many types of vehicles, including: Domestic and foreign sedans, SUVs, and trucks (1990s and newer models) Engines, transmissions, and drivetrain components Body panels (doors, hoods, fenders, bumpers) Interior parts (seats, dashboards, trim) Electrical components (wiring harnesses, sensors, lights) Suspension and braking systems The inventory changes often as new vehicles come in. Call ahead at (205) 940-1124 to check if a specific part or vehicle is available. Other Notes The salvage yard is behind the main store. You’ll need to enter through the retail area first, then head to the yard. The store also sells new and used tools, which might come in handy for part removal. If you’re looking to sell an old car, check out local cash-for-cars services at other salvage yards. Location & Hours Address: 234 Green Springs Highway, Homewood, Alabama, 35209 Phone: (205) 940-1124 Website: Harbor Freight Store Locator Business Hours (2024) Day Hours Monday 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM Tuesday 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM Wednesday 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM Thursday 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM Friday 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM Saturday 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM Sunday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM The salvage yard follows the same hours as the store. Plan to arrive early enough to find your parts and check out before closing. Videos & Virtual Tours A short video from EFT Plumbing gives a look at the men’s restroom at this Harbor Freight location, showing the store’s layout and cleanliness. Frequently Asked Questions What are the hours for the Harbor Freight salvage yard in Homewood? The salvage yard is open the same hours as the store: Monday through Saturday from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, and Sunday from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. The yard closes at these times, so plan your visit accordingly. Does Harbor Freight buy junk cars? This location doesn’t buy junk cars. For cash for junk cars , check with other salvage yards or auto recyclers in the Birmingham area. What kind of parts can I find at the Harbor Freight salvage yard? The yard has parts from many vehicles, including engines, transmissions, body panels, interior components, and electrical systems. You’ll find parts from newer and older domestic and foreign cars, trucks, and SUVs. Call (205) 940-1124 ahead to ask about specific parts or vehicle makes. How does self-service auto salvage work at Harbor Freight? You can walk into the yard during business hours, find the parts you need, and remove them with your own tools. Pay for parts by weight at the front register after you’ve taken them. No tools or help are provided, so bring what you need. Parts are sold as-is with no guarantees. Do I need to make an appointment to visit the salvage yard? No appointment is needed. Just stop by during business hours. If you’re looking for a specific part, call (205) 940-1124 first to check if it’s available. Are there tools available for rent at the salvage yard? The salvage yard doesn’t rent tools. You’ll need to bring your own. The store sells new and used tools if you need to pick some up before visiting.