Swift's Trails End Auto Recycling - Des Moines, IA
Swift's Trails End Auto Recycling is a self-service auto salvage yard at 1623 E 17th St in Des Moines. They sell used auto parts to mechanics, shops, and vehicle owners who want to fix up their cars. Customers search the yard themselves for parts like engines, transmissions, body panels, and electrical components. The yard also takes old cars off your hands through their car removal service.
Every part comes with a 30-day warranty, and buying any part includes a free tow-away for your vehicle.
Services & What to Expect
Swift's Trails End is a self-service salvage yard, meaning you search the lot on your own for the parts you need. They stock thousands of used auto parts from different vehicle makes and models, including:
- Engines and transmissions
- Axles, alternators, and starters
- Body panels, bumpers, and glass
- Radiators, water pumps, and cooling system parts
- Suspension and steering components
- Electrical parts like wiring harnesses and sensors
The yard also handles car removal and wrecking. If you have an old or non-running vehicle you want to get rid of, you can sell it for cash . All parts come with a 30-day warranty, and buying a part gets you a free tow-away for your car.
The business has been family-owned and serving the Des Moines area for over 25 years. The staff knows vehicles well and can help point you to the right part if you need it.
Location & Hours
Swift's Trails End Auto Recycling is at 1623 E 17th St, Des Moines, IA 50316. They’re open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and closed on weekends and holidays.
The location is easy to reach from major Des Moines roads. Bring your own tools to remove parts and a way to haul them away—the yard doesn’t remove parts for you. You’ll need to take the part yourself or arrange a tow.




