Modesto accounts for 1.4% of the auto salvage yards in California. The ZIP codes with the most junkyards and storage lots are 95351 (4), 95358 (1), 95354 (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 Modesto 6
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ace Auto Wreckers Inc | 2736 W Hatch Rd, Modesto 95358 | — |
| California Auto Parts & Auto Dismantler Inc | 618 S 9th St, Modesto 95351 | — |
| Express Auto Dismantler | 638 Crowslanding Rd, Modesto 95351 | — |
| Matrix Auto Wreckers LLC | 461 Sonora Ave Ste A, Modesto 95351 | — |
| Modesto Auto Wreckers #2 | 531 Crows Landing Rd, Modesto 95351 | — |
| Pick N Pull Auto Dismantlers | 113 Beard Ave, Modesto 95354 | — |
More junkyards within 30 miles of Modesto 18
| Name | Address | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceres Auto Dismantling | 2701 E Service Rd, Ceres 95307 | ~6 mi | — |
| Eo Truck and Trailer Inc | 2224 Rockefeller Dr, Ceres 95307 | ~6 mi | — |
| Riverside Auto & Truck Inc | 3848 Hwy 108, Riverbank 95367 | ~8 mi | — |
| La Mina Auto Wreckers | 1405 Paulson Rd, Turlock 95380 | ~13 mi | — |
| Parts 4 Less | 1404 S Berkeley Ave, Turlock 95380 | ~13 mi | — |
| Manteca Auto Dismantlers | 3737 W Yosemite Ave, Lathrop 95330 | ~21 mi | — |
| Waterford Auto Truck Dis | 12616 Yosemite Blvd, Waterford 95386 | ~21 mi | — |
| I Pull U Pull Auto Parts | 3175 S Hwy 99 West Frontage, Stockton 95215 | ~24 mi | — |
| Kalends Auto Wrecking | 8237 E Highway 26, Stockton 95215 | ~24 mi | — |
| Pick N Pull Auto Dismantlers Stockton LLC | 4223 Clark Dr, Stockton 95215 | ~24 mi | — |
| Pick-N-Pull Auto Dismantlers, Stockton LLC | 3927 Clark Dr, Stockton 95215 | ~24 mi | — |
| P C Auto Wreckers | 2520 W Byron Rd, Tracy 95377 | ~28 mi | — |
| Associated Tractor Service | 1323 W Charter Way, Stockton 95206 | ~29 mi | — |
| Discount Auto Used Parts | 3679 S El Dorado St, Stockton 95206 | ~29 mi | — |
| Lkq Stockton | 2041 Navy Dr, Stockton 95206 | ~29 mi | — |
| Moctezumas Auto Dismantler and Auto Body Inc | 1679 S Union Street, Stockton 95206 | ~29 mi | — |
| Mr. Don's Auto and Trucks Wrecking Dismantler | 1234 S Aurora St, Stockton 95206 | ~29 mi | — |
| Stockton Auto Dismantlers | 3239 S El Dorado St, Stockton 95206 | ~29 mi | — |
Got towed in Modesto?
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 →
Modesto questions
How many junkyards are in Modesto?
6 auto salvage yards list a street address in Modesto, and 18 more are within about 30 miles. Search your ZIP above to see the closest ones by distance.
Can I junk a car in Modesto 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 Modesto. 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 Modesto?
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.