Dale's Auto Salvage
Dale's Auto Salvage is a self-service junkyard where customers remove parts from salvaged vehicles and buy used auto parts at lower prices than dealerships or parts stores. The yard is at 6643 West Linden Drive in Homosassa and is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Customers bring their own tools and remove parts themselves to keep costs down.
Services and what to expect
Dale's Auto Salvage operates as a self-service junkyard where customers pull their own parts from wrecked vehicles. The yard keeps a large inventory of salvaged cars, trucks, and SUVs organized by section for easy browsing. Staff help locate parts but don't remove or install them.
Self-service process
Customers enter during business hours with their own tools. The yard provides basic safety gear like gloves but doesn't supply tools or lifting equipment. Staff can identify vehicles by VIN or by year, make, and model if customers aren't sure where to look. Payment is made at the counter after parts are removed.
Parts available
The yard typically stocks parts from domestic and foreign vehicles including:
- Engines and transmissions
- Body panels such as doors, hoods, and fenders
- Interior components including seats, dashboards, and trim
- Suspension parts like control arms, struts, and springs
- Electrical components including alternators, starters, and sensors
- Exhaust systems
- Bumpers and grilles
Location and hours
Address: 6643 West Linden Drive, Homosassa, Florida 34446
Phone: (352) 628-4144
Hours:
- Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
The salvage yard sits off West Linden Drive near Homosassa Springs. Parking is available near the entrance. Customers should wear sturdy shoes and bring their own tools for part removal.
Frequently asked questions
What are the hours for Dale's Auto Salvage?
Dale's Auto Salvage is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and closed on weekends.
Does Dale's Auto Salvage buy junk cars?
The yard sells used auto parts but doesn't publicly advertise buying vehicles. For selling a junk car, customers should check local cash for junk cars services instead.
What kind of parts can I find at Dale's Auto Salvage?
The yard stocks engines, transmissions, body panels, interior trim, suspension components, electrical parts, exhaust systems, and bumpers from domestic and foreign vehicles.
How does self-service auto salvage work at Dale's Auto Salvage?
Customers enter during business hours with their own tools. Staff help locate parts but customers remove them. Payment is made at the counter after parts are collected.
Do I need to bring my own tools?
Yes, customers must bring their own tools. The yard doesn't provide tools but does have gloves available for safety.
Is help available if I can't find a part?
Staff can help customers locate parts. They have access to inventory records and can guide customers to the right section of the yard.
Customer reviews
The yard has a 4.40/5 rating based on 121 reviews. Customers often mention fair prices and helpful staff. Several reviewers said the yard looks like a typical salvage operation but the service and pricing make it worth visiting.
Review highlights include:
- Jeffrey Henriquez: "No fancy sales pitch, just straight-up fair prices and people who actually talk to you like a human."
- Tony Nagovich: "They said they'd get the rim I needed by tomorrow, and I believe 'em."
- LT T: "The prices were way better than I thought, and the people working there? Actually friendly."
- chris siebenaler: "One of the last real salvage yards around—no corporate nonsense, just rows of parts where you can actually walk around and pick what you need."
