Fresno accounts for 1.8% of the auto salvage yards in California. The ZIP codes with the most junkyards and storage lots are 93725 (4), 93706 (3), 93728 (1). 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 Fresno 8
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bauer's Auto Wrecking | 103 N Thorne Ave, Fresno 93706 | — |
| Fresno Truck Wrecking | 3536 S Maple Ave, Fresno 93725 | — |
| Garden West Auto Dismantling | 2446 S West Ave, Fresno 93706 | — |
| Pick N Pull Auto Dismantlers LLC | 3230 E Jensen Ave, Fresno 93706 | — |
| Quinn Company Used Parts | 5253 S Peach Ave, Fresno 93725 | — |
| Turner's Auto Wrecking Inc | 4248 S Willow Ave, Fresno 93725 | — |
| Vehicle Recycling Services | 2274 East Muscat Avenue, Fresno 93725 | — |
| Westside Auto Dismantlers Inc | 2641 Belmont, Fresno 93728 | — |
More junkyards within 30 miles of Fresno 3
| Name | Address | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garabedian Equipment Company Inc | 10764 S Alta Ave, Dinuba 93618 | ~25 mi | — |
| Smiths Wrecking | 12389 Road 29, Madera 93637 | ~28 mi | — |
| Rhinoautoparts | 28745 Oregon Avenue, Madera 93638 | ~30 mi | — |
Got towed in Fresno?
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 →
Fresno questions
How many junkyards are in Fresno?
8 auto salvage yards list a street address in Fresno, and 3 more are within about 30 miles. Search your ZIP above to see the closest ones by distance.
Can I junk a car in Fresno 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 Fresno. 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 Fresno?
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.