Central Florida Auto Yard at 503 W Bridgers Ave, Auburndale, FL 33823

This place is exactly what you’d hope for—no surprises, no nonsense. They do what they say they’re gonna do, and the service is solid. No fluff, no excuses, just straightforward help when you need it. ---

I was ready to throw in the towel after getting the runaround at every other junkyard in the area. Either they didn’t have the part, or they tried to sell me something else at double the price—one place even gave me the wrong intake manifold and still charged me a restocking fee. Then I found Central Florida Auto Yard in Auburndale, and honestly, it felt like I’d stumbled into a different world. George, the guy who runs the place, treated me like I was his cousin stopping by for a visit. No sales pitch, no fake smiles—just a guy who actually cares about helping you out. When I told him what I needed (a 2005 Dodge Durango 4.7L intake manifold), he didn’t just shrug and say, “Sorry, we don’t have it.” Instead, he got on the phone, had his crew digging through cars in the yard, and after checking *five* different vehicles, they found the exact part I needed—for about a third of what other places were asking. No hidden fees, no last-minute upsells, just a fair price and a handshake deal. If you’re sick of getting screwed over at other junkyards, go see George. You’ll leave with the part *and* a good feeling about the whole experience. ---

I called ahead to confirm prices, and they gave me a clear breakdown over the phone. A door was $200, they said—*complete*. But when I showed up after driving hours to get there, suddenly it was $85 for the mirror, $75 for the locks, $50 for the window, and who knows what else. They kept tacking on extra charges like it was some kind of game, acting like I was supposed to just keep pulling out my wallet. If you’re making the trip to this place, save yourself the headache and go somewhere else. ---

I called this guy on January 15th about a hatch for a 2009 Honda Fit Sport. He said he had a Fit—just not the Sport version—but swore the hatch would fit perfectly. Since I was driving over three hours to get there, I double-checked when I arrived: *“You’re sure this is the right one?”* He checked his system again and said, *“Yeah, no problem.”* So I paid him $250 in cash and left. Three weeks later, the body shop calls me—*it doesn’t fit*. I called him back, and he remembered me, remembered the cash, but when I asked for a receipt, he said he doesn’t keep records of cash sales. No paper trail, no way to prove what I paid, no way to get my money back. Oh, and I’ve already shared this mess with my 3,000+ followers online. If you value your time and money, *don’t* do business here. ---

Needed a bumper for my 2008 F-250 and found one listed at Central Florida Auto Yard. George answered my call the week before, confirmed it was in stock, and even sent me pictures so I knew what I was getting. When I showed up, the bumper was in great shape, and they offered to install it for a small extra fee. No haggling, no last-minute sticker shock—just a fair price and people who actually want to help. Worth the drive, no question.