Texas · Updated October 29, 2026

Junkyards That Buy Junk Cars in Houston

5 yards in the Houston 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 1,217 Google reviews averaging 3.8 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 (5)

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  1. Ortiz Auto Parts

    Used auto parts yard · Houston, TX

    3.5598 reviews

    5643 N Shepherd Dr

    • Buys junk cars
    • Open Sunday

    Reviewers mention: helpful staff

    Call (713) 691-9696 Details

  2. Lonestar Imports

    Used auto parts yard · Houston, TX

    4.0433 reviews

    6621 Liberty Rd

    • Buys junk cars
    • Imports

    Reviewers mention: fair prices · helpful staff

    Call (713) 785-5151 Details

  3. Southern Core Recycling

    Scrap yard · Houston, TX

    3.892 reviews

    7911 Fallbrook Dr

    • Buys junk cars
    • Buys scrap

    Reviewers mention: helpful staff

    Call (281) 469-9665 Details

  4. I Buy Junk Vehicles

    Salvage yard · Houston, TX

    4.165 reviews

    12130 Mosielee St

    • Buys junk cars
    • Open Sunday

    Reviewers mention: helpful staff

    Call (713) 691-9947 Details

  5. Texas Salvage and Surplus Buyers

    Salvage yard · Houston, TX

    3.429 reviews

    16903 Red Oak Dr #203

    • Buys junk cars

    Reviewers mention: fair prices · helpful staff

    Call (832) 356-9014 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. Houston Auto Parts

    Used auto parts yard · Houston, TX

    4.92,299 reviews

    501 Rankin Rd

    Reviewers mention: helpful staff · quick service

    Call (281) 443-1223 Details

  2. CALI-TRUCKS INC

    Salvage yard · Houston, TX

    4.92,093 reviews

    4618 W Old Spanish Trail Dr

    • Buys scrap
    • Trucks

    Reviewers mention: helpful staff

    Call (713) 931-6678 Details

  3. Pick Your Part - Houston Wallisville

    Self-serve yard · Houston, TX

    3.91,485 reviews

    9314 Wallisville Rd

    • Self-serve
    • Buys scrap
    • Parts warranty
    • Open Sunday

    Reviewers mention: helpful staff

    Call (800) 962-2277 Details

  4. U-Pull-&-Pay Houston

    Self-serve yard · Houston, TX

    4.61,391 reviews

    9445 Tavenor Ln

    • Self-serve
    • Online inventory
    • Open Sunday

    Reviewers mention: fair prices

    Call (832) 706-2166 Details

  5. Pick Your Part - Houston SW

    Self-serve yard · Houston, TX

    3.71,329 reviews

    12575 Hiram Clarke Rd

    • Self-serve
    • Entry $5
    • Buys scrap
    • Parts warranty
    • Open Sunday

    Reviewers mention: helpful staff

    Call (800) 962-2277 Details

  6. Pick Your Part - Houston Northville

    Self-serve yard · Houston, TX

    3.61,201 reviews

    1100 Northville St

    • Self-serve
    • Buys scrap
    • Open Sunday

    Reviewers mention: fair prices · helpful staff

    Call (800) 962-2277 Details

  7. Houston Auto Recyclers

    Salvage yard · Houston, TX

    4.01,042 reviews

    2425 W Mt Houston Rd

    • Open Sunday

    Reviewers mention: helpful staff

    Call (281) 260-8080 Details

  8. Apache Auto Parts

    Salvage yard · Houston, TX

    3.4590 reviews

    10702 Cullen Blvd

    Reviewers mention: rude staff

    Call (713) 731-4100 Details

  9. Astro City Scrap Metal

    Scrap yard · Houston, TX

    4.8382 reviews

    4530 N Shepherd Dr

    • Buys scrap

    Reviewers mention: fair prices · helpful staff · quick service

    Call (713) 697-2999 Details

  10. Garry's Auto & Truck Salvage

    Salvage yard · Houston, TX

    3.9358 reviews

    6215 N Shepherd Dr

    • Open Sunday
    • Trucks

    Reviewers mention: helpful staff

    Call (713) 697-3939 Details

  11. C&D Scrap Metal

    Scrap yard · Houston, TX

    4.0333 reviews

    6775 Bingle Rd

    • Buys scrap

    Call (346) 988-2170 Details

  12. Sam's Auto Salvage

    Salvage yard · Houston, TX

    3.5240 reviews

    8002 Furay Ave

    Call (281) 458-8888 Details

Quick picks

Highest rated I Buy Junk Vehicles 4.1★ · 65 reviews Top scrap buyer Southern Core Recycling 92 reviews

Frequently asked questions

Which junkyards in Houston buy junk cars?

5 yards in the Houston, TX area are confirmed to buy junk, wrecked or non-running cars: Ortiz Auto Parts, Lonestar Imports, and Southern Core Recycling among them. Most salvage yards and scrap metal dealers also buy whole vehicles, so Houston Auto Parts, CALI-TRUCKS INC, and Pick Your Part - Houston Wallisville are worth a call too.

How much do junkyards in Houston 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 Houston?

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 Houston?

I Buy Junk Vehicles is rated 4.1 stars from 65 Google reviews.

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