Courtney Car Crushing & Scrap at 825 Hayne St, Ottumwa, IA 52501

Just picked up a vehicle from this place. Earlier, we’d been burned by sellers who didn’t stand behind what they sold, so buying used wasn’t something we took lightly. Turns out I should have come here sooner. Leon walked us through every car on the lot without spinning the story, and even after the sale he stayed helpful instead of disappearing. Next time we need wheels, Courtney’s is where we’re headed—and anyone looking for a car should check it out. Honesty like that isn’t easy to find, and we’re grateful.

Sold my car to this place last November. Fast-forward to January, and I get a registration notice in the mail—because apparently, I’m still on the hook for fees even though the car was supposed to be a dead loss. Turns out, they never actually transferred the title, so now I’ve got to drag myself to the Treasurer’s office with a signed affidavit just to prove I sold the damn thing. Good thing I snapped a photo of the title when I handed it over, or I’d be screwed. Fifty bucks saved for them, but a whole lot of hassle for me. And now I’m missing work because the buyer never registered it in their name. Feels like a scam. ---

Courtney’s Used Cars made selling my junk car dead simple. They showed up right on time, handled everything without any fuss, and gave me a fair price. No running around, no headaches—just a smooth, easy transaction. If you’ve got an old beater taking up space, these guys are the way to go. ---

Broke down somewhere between Maryland and Nebraska, just outside Des Moines, with a tight deadline to hit the next morning. Spent the whole day stuck on the side of the interstate, calling every place I could think of, trying to find someone who’d work with me on this mess. Then I found this junkyard, and Kara actually listened. She worked with me to make it happen. If you’re in a tight spot and need people who’ll bend over backward to help, these are the ones to call. Seriously, they saved my ass. ---

My husband’s been bringing his scrap metal to Courtney’s for years now. They’ve always treated him right, and half the staff knows him by name. I even tag along sometimes just to say hi—nice group of people. No nonsense, no games. Just good, fair business.

Brought in a full trailer load of scrap metal and a truck bed’s worth, too. Prices are in the toilet right now, so I only walked away with $84. Sold a couple of junk cars there last week, though—got $250 for one that was still in one piece. If it’s missing parts, they’ll pay $40 a ton. Not a bad spot if you’ve got scrap to unload. ---