Delaware Auto Salvage - New Castle, Delaware
Delaware Auto Salvage is a self-service junkyard at 469 Old Airport Road in New Castle. Customers can remove their own used parts from salvaged vehicles or buy pre-tested components. The yard sells engines, transmissions, body panels, interior parts, and mechanical components for various makes and models. It’s open 24 hours a day and accepts junk cars for part removal and scrap recycling.
Services & What to Expect
Customers can enter the yard anytime to pull parts from salvaged vehicles. The self-service model means buyers bring their own tools and remove parts themselves. Common parts include engines, transmissions, starters, alternators, radiators, body panels, headlights, and interior components.
The yard doesn’t provide tools, lifts, or assistance. Buyers must remove parts on their own. Vehicles are arranged in rows with signs showing model years and makes. Parts are sold "as-is" with no warranties or returns.
The business also recycles junk cars. Drivers can drop off vehicles for part removal or scrap metal processing. For those who want to sell an old car, local cash-for-junk-cars services may offer better rates.
Location & Hours
Address: 469 Old Airport Road, New Castle, Delaware 19720
Phone: (302) 322-2328
Website: delawareautosalvageinc.com
Hours:
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
The junkyard sits near Old Airport Road and New Castle Avenue. Parking is available on-site for customers pulling parts. The property is fenced with a gated entrance.
Customer Reviews & Experiences
Google reviews for Delaware Auto Salvage are mixed. Some customers report finding hard-to-locate parts with help from staff.
Positive comments include:
- A customer found a hood part after other nearby yards said they didn’t have it
- Staff were described as patient and clear when explaining where parts were located
- One buyer said the crew “kept looking” until they tracked down a specific part
Negative reviews mention pricing and service issues:
- A reviewer paid $35 for a part after years of shopping at other local yards
- Another customer bought a dead starter that needed extra mechanic fees to diagnose
- Some complaints say staff dismissed concerns about defective parts





