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Petersen Iron & Metal, located at 420 1st St, Coralville, IA 52241, is a family-owned and operated business providing customers with quality car parts and scrap metals. The store has been in business since 1976 and specializes in salvage yard services that include buying used auto parts as well as offering a great selection of junkyard materials. Petersen Iron & Metal takes pride in their customer service and strives to make sure each customer feels special and confident that they are receiving the best possible products for their money. They also offer convenient delivery options for those who cannot make it to the store.
Petersen Iron & Metal is committed to sustainability and environmental responsibility. All scrap metal collected from customers is recycled back into usable steel products or reused in other industries such as the automotive industry. Customers can be assured that all the scrap metal they bring to Petersen Iron & Metal will be processed according to the highest standards of environmental responsibility and safety.
The staff at Petersen Iron & Metal have extensive knowledge about automotive components and can help customers find what they need quickly and efficiently. In addition, the technicians are trained in both welding fabrication services for custom projects or repairs as well as general mechanical repairs. Petersen Iron & Metal also provides expert advice on how customers can get the most value from any purchase of car parts or scrap metal items.
For over 40 years, Petersen Iron & Metal has been reliable source for quality car parts, scrap metals, welding fabrication services, general mechanical repairs and more – all provided with excellent customer service and environmentally responsible practices!
Real customer testimonials
Lonestar Guy
Don't bother bringing 1 5/8″ coax cable here. They apparently don't make money from buying copper?? 1st time I've ever been turned away from a scrap yard. Didn't even want the steel I had. Must have really wanted to start his weekend.
Greg Johnson
I've been working with Peterson Iron for a couple months now. Ray (the General Manager) and Candie (the Office Administrator) have both been very pleasant to work with. My primary contact has been Candie. We've had numerous phone calls, emails, and in-person meetings.
Candie has consistently been courteous, professional, prompt, and an excellent communicator. Her willingness to go above and beyond, her ability to clearly and effectively communicate what their needs are, her ability to learn quickly, and her exceptional skills resulted in me charging them much less than what we'd originally agreed on.
In addition to having my own positive interactions with Candie, I was able to observe how she interacts with customers. I've had decades of business experience, in numerous offices, and Candie is probably one of the best office managers I've ever seen. I'd highly recommend her, and I'd highly recommend Petersen Iron & Metal. They know their industry and really care about doing their best for their customers.
I plan to work with them in the future for all the recycling needs of my own business as well as those I work with.
Justin j
Prices are always well below market, called about #1 bare bright copper,it is at 2.95 avr. Price Midwest as of two days before I called …they said they'd give me 1.60lb …. Not surprised same thing as always with them
Christian Borgwardt
I have been working with Peterson for over 5 years both with previous employers and for my own personal uses. They have always been professional and a pleasure to work with. I would recommend them for all your scrap metal business.
Roy D
Very fast and simple. Very nice staff.