Bakersfield accounts for 2.5% of the auto salvage yards in California. Addresses come from federal EPA records, which don't guarantee a yard is still open or what it buys, so call before you drive over: hours, prices and what each yard buys or sells vary.
Junkyards and salvage yards in Bakersfield 11
Auto salvage yards with an active stormwater permit on file with the U.S. EPA (industry code 5015, used motor vehicle parts), first inside the city, then nearby towns. These federal records don't include phone numbers, so look the yard up or call ahead before you go.
| Name | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| A Auto Salvage | 1925 S. Union Ave, Bakersfield 93307 | — |
| A B Auto Dismantling | 5941 E Panama Rd Ste C, Bakersfield 93307 | — |
| Diaz Auto Dismantling | 2129 South Union Ave, Bakersfield 93307 | — |
| Higgins Auto Wrecking Inc | 12825 S Union Ave, Bakersfield 93307 | — |
| Kc Auto Sales & Dismantaling | 1130 S Union Ave #F, Bakersfield 93307 | — |
| La Union Auto Dismantlers | 2021 S Union Ave, Bakersfield 93307 | — |
| Louie's Wrecking Yard | 1897 South Union Ave, Bakersfield 93307 | — |
| Mendoza Auto Dismantling | 7800 South Union Ave, Bakersfield 93307 | — |
| Motor City 2 Auto Wrecking | 2017 S Union Ave, Bakersfield 93307 | — |
| Pacific Auto Truck Dismantling and Parts | 2080 S Union Ave, Bakersfield 93307 | — |
| San Luis Auto Parts | 1897 S Union Ave, Bakersfield 93307 | — |
More junkyards within 30 miles of Bakersfield 1
| Name | Address | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gonzalez Auto Dismantling | 941 S Derby St, Arvin 93203 | ~10 mi | — |
Got towed in Bakersfield?
Call the number on the tow-away sign where you parked, or the police non-emergency line, to find out which lot has your car. Bring photo ID, proof you own the car, and a way to pay, and ask for an itemized receipt.
Under California Vehicle Code § 22658, the storage lot must be within 10 miles, take cash or a bank credit card, and charge only one day of storage if you get the car out within 24 hours. If you catch the tow before it leaves, the most they can charge is half the towing fee.
Full guide: towed in California →
Bakersfield questions
How many junkyards are in Bakersfield?
11 auto salvage yards list a street address in Bakersfield, and 1 more are within about 30 miles. Search your ZIP above to see the closest ones by distance.
Can I junk a car in Bakersfield without a title?
California doesn't have an age-based no-title exception like some states. If the title is lost, use DMV form REG 227 (Application for Replacement or Transfer of Title), and file a Notice of Transfer and Release of Liability within 5 days of the sale. See our California no-title guide.
My car was towed in Bakersfield. What are my rights?
Under California Vehicle Code § 22658, the storage lot must be within 10 miles, take cash or a bank credit card, and charge only one day of storage if you get the car out within 24 hours. If you catch the tow before it leaves, the most they can charge is half the towing fee. See towed in California.
How do I get the best price for a junk car in Bakersfield?
Call two or three yards on this page and ask what they pay per ton for a whole car and whether they tow. Our scrap value calculator gives you a ballpark first.
Listings: U.S. EPA facility records for auto salvage yards (industry code 5015, used motor vehicle parts) with an active stormwater permit, pulled October 29, 2026. Rules checked October 29, 2026.