Pick-n-Pull at 5759 Broadway St, CA-29, American Canyon, CA 94503

The $4 entry fee is worth it, but you *gotta* pay attention when signing in. There’s this electric sign-in pad that won’t let you hit send until you’re staring right at it—turns out, it’s snapping a photo of your face. Once you’re past that and security, you’re free to wander the place. They’ve got a ton of games and rides, and honestly, the best part is the hammer-through-the-window game. That *thunk* sound when you smash it? So satisfying. The employees are cool, too—if you ask, they’ll even give you a ride in one of their homemade wheelbarrows. And if you’re lucky, you might find an A-frame hoist already set up next to the car you’re tearing apart. Those things are a lifesaver for yanking out steering columns or anything else you don’t have the right tools for—or if you just don’t have *any* tools. Why crawl under a car when you can flip the whole thing on its side with the winch? Oh, and smoking’s allowed, but only in the parking lot with the manager. This place is a blast, and you’ll probably spend way more money than you planned. ---

The guys here are laid-back, and the yard’s decently sized, but watch out—they’ll nickel-and-dime you on parts. I paid $28 for a side mirror that was $14 *new* on Amazon. And at their Oakland location? Same part was $3. No idea why this spot’s so much pricier. ---

Just letting everyone know—if you’re looking for parts, you can grab brand-new ones for $5 to $25, depending on what you need. No grease, no hassle, no driving around, and no dealing with some owner’s shady excuses. Save yourself the headache. ---

If you can find parts anywhere else, *do it*. The manager—Jim, I think?—came over while I was buying a front grille, knocked into it, and broke off the parking light cover. That was *exactly* why I came here in the first place. Then he acted like it was no big deal, said the grille could be split into three parts, and tripled the price. At that rate, I might as well have just ordered it from eBay. Why was I standing in the rain, wrestling with stripped screws, scrubbing off spray paint, just to pay retail? I’m never coming back, and I’ll tell anyone who asks to stay away while this guy’s running the place.

I love digging through the parts here. The selection’s huge, but you’ve gotta get in early—once a car’s on the lot, good luck finding what you want. Sign the waiver, drop two bucks, and you’re in. Your receipt even works at another location if you’re there the same day. They’ve got portables for bathrooms, and if you ask, they’ll pull up their database to see if they’ve got the specific car you’re looking for. ---