Colorado · Updated October 29, 2026

Junkyards That Buy Junk Cars in Denver

3 yards in the Denver area have told us, through their name, website or customer reviews, that they buy junk, wrecked or non-running cars. 1 of them also buys scrap metal, which is what most junk cars are worth to a yard: the price follows the weight of the car and the day's steel price. Together they have 665 Google reviews averaging 4.8 stars. Another 12 salvage and scrap yards, listed further down, usually buy whole vehicles too; we haven't confirmed it for each one, so call first. Offers vary a lot between yards, so call two or three with the year, make, model and whether it runs, and compare before you hand over the title.

Before you call

  1. Find the title. Yards want it in your name; if it's lost, ask the yard what it accepts and get a duplicate from the DMV if needed.
  2. Note the year, make, model, mileage, and whether it starts and drives. Every quote starts with those.
  3. Call two or three yards and compare offers. Ask whether the price includes towing and whether it can change on pickup.
  4. Take your plates off, clear out your belongings, and cancel the insurance once the car is gone.
  5. Bring a photo ID when the yard comes, and get a receipt or bill of sale showing the sale date and the yard's name.

Confirmed junk car buyers (3)

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  1. 4.9359 reviews

    600 E 49th Ave

    • Buys junk cars
    • Buys scrap

    Reviewers mention: fair prices · helpful staff · quick service

    Call (720) 519-2981 Details

  2. 4.9172 reviews

    5539 Washington St

    • Buys junk cars
    • Open Sunday

    Reviewers mention: helpful staff

    Call (720) 404-5484 Details

  3. 4.6134 reviews

    3480 W 1st Ave

    • Buys junk cars
    • Open Sunday

    Call (720) 568-9884 Details

Salvage and scrap yards that usually buy vehicles

We haven't confirmed that these buy junk cars, but salvage yards and scrap metal dealers generally take whole vehicles for parts or scrap. Call first, and tell us what they say.

  1. Littleton U-Pull-It

    Self-serve yard · Littleton, CO

    4.41,046 reviews

    8571 US Hwy. 85 N

    • Self-serve
    • Open Sunday

    Reviewers mention: helpful staff

    Call (303) 791-1380 Details

  2. Pick Your Part - Denver 52nd Ave

    Self-serve yard · Denver, CO

    3.7758 reviews

    1355 W 52nd Ave

    • Self-serve
    • Open Sunday

    Reviewers mention: helpful staff

    Call (800) 962-2277 Details

  3. Denver Scrap Metal Recycle Center

    Salvage yard · Denver, CO

    4.0727 reviews

    4920 Washington St

    • Buys scrap
    • Open Sunday

    Reviewers mention: rude staff

    Call (833) 497-2727 Details

  4. Pick Your Part - Aurora

    Self-serve yard · Aurora, CO

    3.7726 reviews

    11602 E 33rd Ave

    • Self-serve
    • Buys scrap
    • Open Sunday

    Reviewers mention: helpful staff

    Call (800) 962-2277 Details

  5. Colorado Auto & Parts Inc.

    Salvage yard · Englewood, CO

    4.5478 reviews

    2151 W Radcliff Ave

    • Buys scrap

    Reviewers mention: helpful staff · fair prices

    Call (303) 761-0112 Details

  6. Denver Metal Recycling

    Scrap yard · Denver, CO

    4.4368 reviews

    4770 Ivy St

    • Buys scrap

    Reviewers mention: fair prices · helpful staff

    Call (303) 316-2880 Details

  7. Central Auto Parts

    Salvage yard · Denver, CO

    3.5327 reviews

    2150 W 60th Ave

    Reviewers mention: helpful staff · fair prices · rude staff

    Call (303) 295-2277 Details

  8. Atlas Metal & Iron Corp

    Scrap yard · Denver, CO

    4.0260 reviews

    1100 Umatilla St

    • Buys scrap

    Call (303) 825-7166 Details

  9. Atlas Metal and Iron Corp. Aurora

    Scrap yard · Aurora, CO

    3.7249 reviews

    2601 Chambers Rd

    • Buys scrap

    Reviewers mention: fair prices · well organized

    Call (303) 367-0822 Details

  10. Western Auto Recycling

    Salvage yard · Commerce City, CO

    3.9239 reviews

    7481 Kearney St

    • Buys scrap

    Reviewers mention: rude staff

    Call (303) 578-4108 Details

  11. 9751 E 96th Ave

    • Trucks

    Reviewers mention: helpful staff · fair prices

    Call (303) 825-1049 Details

  12. Yoda Jim's

    Salvage yard · Denver, CO

    4.4210 reviews

    2756 E 69th Pl

    Reviewers mention: fair prices · huge selection · rude staff

    Call (303) 506-5119 Details

Quick picks

Frequently asked questions

Which junkyards in Denver buy junk cars?

3 yards in the Denver, CO area are confirmed to buy junk, wrecked or non-running cars: A1 Auto Recycling - Cash For Junk Cars - NO Parts Sold, Denver Auto Recyclers & Cash for Junk Cars (NO PARTS), and (NO PARTS) Auto Recycling Denver - Cash For Cars. Most salvage yards and scrap metal dealers also buy whole vehicles, so Littleton U-Pull-It, Pick Your Part - Denver 52nd Ave, and Denver Scrap Metal Recycle Center are worth a call too.

How much do junkyards in Denver pay for a junk car?

It depends on the car's weight, the day's scrap steel price, and whether it runs or has parts the yard can resell. A complete car that doesn't run usually brings a few hundred dollars; a running car or one with in-demand parts brings more. Offers differ between yards, so get two or three quotes with the year, make, model and condition before you decide.

What do I need to sell a junk car in Denver?

The title in your name and a government-issued photo ID. Take the plates off and clear out your belongings first. If you've lost the title, ask the yard what it accepts: some states let older vehicles go on a registration or bill of sale, and your DMV can issue a duplicate title.

What's the best-rated junk car buyer in Denver?

A1 Auto Recycling - Cash For Junk Cars - NO Parts Sold is rated 4.9 stars from 359 Google reviews.