Minnesota · Updated October 29, 2026

Junkyards That Buy Junk Cars in Minneapolis

2 yards in the Minneapolis area across 2 cities have told us, through their name, website or customer reviews, that they buy junk, wrecked or non-running cars. Together they have 762 Google reviews averaging 4.5 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 (2)

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  1. Soowys Corp

    Junkyard · St Paul, MN

    4.3651 reviews

    240 W Sycamore St

    • Buys junk cars

    Reviewers mention: fair prices · fast payout

    Call (855) 576-6997 Details

  2. Cash for Junkers MN

    Junkyard · Ham Lake, MN

    4.8111 reviews

    17159 MN-65 Ste B

    • Buys junk cars
    • Open Sunday

    Reviewers mention: fair prices · helpful staff

    Call (763) 218-3149 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. U Pull R Parts

    Self-serve yard · Rosemount, MN

    4.41,503 reviews

    2985 160th St W

    • Self-serve
    • Entry $6
    • Open Sunday

    Reviewers mention: helpful staff

    Call (651) 322-1800 Details

  2. U-Pull R-Parts

    Self-serve yard · East Bethel, MN

    4.51,313 reviews

    20418 MN-65

    • Self-serve
    • Open Sunday

    Reviewers mention: helpful staff · fair prices

    Call (763) 434-5229 Details

  3. A-Abco Fridley Auto Parts

    Salvage yard · Fridley, MN

    3.51,171 reviews

    7300 Central Ave NE

    • Online inventory

    Reviewers mention: fair prices · long waits

    Call (763) 784-8890 Details

  4. Ace Auto Parts

    Salvage yard · St Paul, MN

    4.2927 reviews

    754 Rice St

    Reviewers mention: fair prices · helpful staff

    Call (651) 717-4299 Details

  5. aaa auto parts

    Salvage yard · Rosemount, MN

    4.3430 reviews

    2871 160th St W

    • Full-service
    • Parts warranty

    Reviewers mention: rude staff

    Call (651) 423-2432 Details

  6. Auto Disposal Services

    Junkyard · Waconia, MN

    5.0252 reviews

    350 S Birch St

    • Buys scrap
    • Open Sunday

    Reviewers mention: quick service · helpful staff

    Call (952) 220-8697 Details

  7. Auto Disposal Services

    Junkyard · Jordan, MN

    4.9247 reviews

    212 2nd St E Ste 107

    • Buys scrap
    • Open Sunday

    Call (952) 220-8697 Details

  8. Jellison's Auto Parts

    Salvage yard · Andover, MN

    3.8225 reviews

    3817 149th Ave NE

    Reviewers mention: huge selection · helpful staff

    Call (763) 434-6944 Details

  9. Sell A Junker / Maple Grove Recycling

    Salvage yard · Maple Grove, MN

    4.7201 reviews

    17171 113th Ave N Ste B

    • Buys scrap
    • Open Sunday

    Reviewers mention: helpful staff · fair prices · new arrivals often

    Call (763) 299-0660 Details

  10. EMR Northern Metal Recycling

    Scrap yard · Maple Grove, MN

    4.1165 reviews

    9025 Zachary Ln N

    • Buys scrap

    Reviewers mention: helpful staff

    Call (763) 424-2733 Details

  11. Metro Metals Recycling

    Scrap yard · St Paul, MN

    3.8165 reviews

    2576 Doswell Ave

    • Buys scrap

    Reviewers mention: helpful staff · rude staff

    Call (651) 641-0977 Details

  12. Express Metals

    Scrap yard · Hopkins, MN

    4.2164 reviews

    8094 Excelsior Blvd

    • Buys scrap

    Reviewers mention: helpful staff · rude staff · quick service

    Call (952) 213-7123 Details

Quick picks

Frequently asked questions

Which junkyards in Minneapolis buy junk cars?

2 yards in the Minneapolis, MN area are confirmed to buy junk, wrecked or non-running cars: Soowys Corp and Cash for Junkers MN. Most salvage yards and scrap metal dealers also buy whole vehicles, so U Pull R Parts, U-Pull R-Parts, and A-Abco Fridley Auto Parts are worth a call too.

How much do junkyards in Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis?

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 Minneapolis?

Cash for Junkers MN is rated 4.8 stars from 111 Google reviews.