J L Thompson Salvage - Fort Smith, AR
J L Thompson Salvage is a self-service junkyard in Fort Smith that lets customers pull their own parts from a large inventory of used vehicles. The yard stocks common domestic and import car parts including engines, transmissions, body panels, interior trim, tires, and suspension components at prices below new part costs. Customers pay only for the parts they take, with no core charges or hidden fees. The business also recycles scrap metal and dismantles vehicles.
Services & What to Expect
J L Thompson Salvage works as a self-service yard where customers find, remove, and buy parts directly from vehicles on the lot. The business keeps a large selection of salvage vehicles organized by make and model, making parts easy to spot. Staff help locate parts but don’t remove them—customers do the work with their own tools.
If you need help identifying the right part, staff can find vehicles by VIN or by year, make, and model when possible. The yard sells parts for cash only and doesn’t take credit cards. Bring your own tools, gloves, and work clothes.
The yard also dismantles vehicles for recycling and accepts scrap metal drop-offs. It doesn’t tow vehicles but can tell you how to dispose of them properly.
Location & Hours
J L Thompson Salvage is at 1922 Kelley Highway, Fort Smith, AR 72904, near the Arkansas-Oklahoma state line on the west side of the city. The business is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. It’s closed on weekends.
Address: 1922 Kelley Highway, Fort Smith, AR 72904 Phone: (479) 783-3794 Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 AM–5:00 PM, Sat-Sun Closed
The yard is easy to reach from US-71 and I-540. From downtown Fort Smith, take Rogers Avenue west to Kelley Highway and turn south. The salvage yard is about 2 miles from the intersection with Grand Avenue.
Customer Experiences
The yard has a 4.1/5 rating based on 14 Google reviews. Customers often mention finding specific parts quickly and getting helpful staff support. Several reviews point out the clear pricing and willingness to help identify the right components.
One reviewer said, “Found the exact part I was looking for, no hidden fees, no runaround.” Another customer said, “Gary didn’t just sell me a part—he actually helped me figure out what I needed. And the prices? Way better than anywhere else I checked.” A commercial customer added, “They saved my business when my customer’s truck broke down—they got me the exact part I needed, fast.”
A less positive review mentioned an issue with bringing in a part for core return, noting the yard requires customers to have the old part when applicable.
