Aviation Auto Salvage Recycle at 5231 E Drexel Rd, Tucson, AZ 85706
Aviation Auto Salvage Recycle is a self-service auto salvage yard and scrap metal buyer at 5231 E Drexel Rd in Tucson. Open since 1975, the yard takes apart vehicles to recover usable parts and scrap metal. Customers can search for parts like engines, transmissions, body panels, and interior components on their own or ask staff for help. The business also buys scrap metal from individuals and companies, with free pickup for large loads. Hours are Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
Services & What to Expect
Aviation Auto Salvage Recycle is a self-service yard, so customers look for parts themselves. The inventory includes parts for cars, trucks, and other vehicles—engines, transmissions, body panels, bumpers, and interior pieces. Staff can help find specific parts or answer questions.
The yard buys scrap metal, including aluminum, steel, and other metals from vehicles or other sources. Free pickup is available for large scrap metal loads. If you have an old car or junk vehicle to get rid of, the business takes vehicles for dismantling and parts recovery. Need to sell a junk car ? This is a local option in Tucson.
Pricing for parts isn’t listed online, so call ahead for quotes. Costs depend on the part’s condition, demand, and vehicle model.
Location & Hours
Aviation Auto Salvage Recycle is at 5231 E Drexel Rd, Tucson, AZ 85706. The yard is open Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM, and closed on weekends and holidays.
The yard is in an industrial area east of downtown Tucson, near Drexel Road and I-10. Customers can drive in via E Drexel Rd, with parking on-site. The nearest highway is I-10, about half a mile south.
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |




