Salida Auto Wrecking - Salida, CA
Salida Auto Wrecking is a self-service auto salvage yard at 5127 Kiernan Avenue in Salida, California. Customers remove their own used auto parts from salvage vehicles on site. The yard stocks engines, transmissions, body panels, interiors and other components from many vehicle makes and models.
Services and What to Expect
This is a self-service yard where customers locate, remove and take away their own parts. The yard provides basic tools and access to vehicles. Staff can help find parts but don't remove or install them.
Parts Available
Inventory typically includes:
- Engines and transmissions
- Body panels like doors, hoods, fenders and bumpers
- Interior components such as seats, dashboards and trim
- Suspension and drivetrain parts
- Electrical parts including wiring harnesses, sensors and lights
- Exhaust systems and catalytic converters
Selection varies by vehicle in the yard. The yard stocks parts from many makes and models but doesn't maintain an online catalog.
How Self-Service Works
Bring your own tools and a vehicle large enough to transport the parts you remove. A lift or jack helps with heavy components. The yard is cash-only and doesn't provide delivery or installation.
Location and Hours
5127 Kiernan Avenue, Salida, CA 95368
Phone: (209) 543-0776
Hours:
Monday–Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Sunday: Closed
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Customer Feedback
Customer reviews describe mixed experiences. Some report fair pricing and helpful staff while others mention difficulty finding parts they saw on site or inconsistent follow-through.
- “Fernando’s always fair with prices and goes out of his way to help you track down the parts you need.” – Marcos Buenrostro
- “I waited forever for a callback about a transmission they were supposed to check for me. Never heard back. When I called again to see what was going on, they’d already sold it to someone else.” – michael miller
- “One of the employees straight-up told me he wanted them for his mom’s car.” – Farzad Panj SHIRE
- “He stayed calm, wrapped it up, and when I told him what I was looking for—thinking I had all the details—he actually took the time to explain what I really needed.” – Jason Wright
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are Salida Auto Wrecking's hours?
Monday through Thursday and Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM. Saturday: 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM. Sunday: Closed.
Does Salida Auto Wrecking buy junk cars?
The yard focuses on self-service parts and doesn't list a dedicated car-buying service. For options to sell an old vehicle, see cash for junk cars .
What kinds of parts can I find?
Engines, transmissions, body panels, interior parts, suspension components, electrical parts and exhaust systems are commonly available.
How does self-service salvage work at Salida Auto Wrecking?
You locate the part you need, remove it yourself, and take it away. The yard provides basic tools and access but doesn't remove or install parts.
Do I need an appointment to pull parts?
No appointment is required. The yard operates on a walk-in basis during posted hours.
What tools should I bring?
Bring your own wrenches, sockets, screwdrivers, pry bars, a jack or lift, and any other tools needed to remove the part safely. The yard doesn't supply heavy-duty equipment.
