LKQ Pick Your Part - Anaheim at 1235 S Beach Blvd, Anaheim, CA 92804

The new owners at this Pick Your Part location messed up the exit system big time. Before, there was always someone at the gate checking people out—no one could just walk out with parts they didn’t pay for. Now, if you’re not buying anything, you’re stuck waiting in the same long checkout line as everyone else just to leave. It’s a terrible setup, and whoever approved this should be fired. The old way worked perfectly—fast, efficient, no hassle. Now it’s a nightmare, with managers who clearly don’t know what they’re doing. The place used to run smoothly, but now? It’s a mess. And don’t even get me started on the cashier lines—if there’s a backup, why aren’t they opening more registers? There are always "managers" standing around doing nothing while customers waste time. If they can’t hire enough people, maybe they should pay better wages. This whole operation feels like it’s falling apart since the new owners took over. After 10 years of coming here, I’ve never seen it this bad. ---

Most Pick Your Parts are just… fine. But the Anaheim location? Actually impressed me. The yard is clean, the cars aren’t stripped down to nothing, and the parts are easy to find. Then there’s Lety at the checkout. Smart, fast, knows her stuff, and—let’s be real—she’s got a great smile. Only complaint? She didn’t slip me her number. 😏 ---

I spotted a van topper I wanted, and after getting a price of $130, my cousin and I spent the whole day wrestling it off. Once we finally got it loose, I figured I’d have to beg someone to help haul this giant thing out. But then *The Sheriff* showed up with a forklift—total lifesaver. He maneuvered it out of that tight aisle and onto my car like it was nothing. That guy made what could’ve been a disaster into a funny story. Thanks, LKQ Anaheim! ---

This Pick Your Part is right across from the beach, easy to find, and has a huge parking lot—no problem getting in or out. The staff is friendly, and they even give a military discount, which adds up over time. The only downside? The asphalt is so slick that if you’re not wearing boots, you might slip. I grabbed the wrong dash panel, but they won’t do refunds unless you buy their warranty. Still, the hours are normal (9 to 5), so it’s easy to stop by. ---

If I could’ve given this place zero stars, I would’ve. Pick Your Part Anaheim *knowingly* bought my stolen car from the thief—no paperwork, nothing. Then they lied to my face about having it in their inventory. But I found it myself online, and by the time I got there the next day, it was already torn apart. Sold to them the same day it was stolen, stripped down in less than 48 hours. My car was in perfect shape before—now the transmission’s gone, half the parts are missing, and my insurance won’t cover theft. Total loss. I’m seven months pregnant, stranded, and now I’ve lost *everything*—all my baby stuff, my belongings, everything. I’m starting from scratch with nothing. This isn’t just bad business—it’s criminal.