Oakland accounts for 0.6% of the permitted auto salvage yards in California. The ZIP codes with the most junkyards and storage lots are 94621 (2), 94607 (1), 94603 (1). Addresses and phone numbers come straight from the state's records, so call before you drive over: hours, prices and what each yard buys or sells vary.
Junkyards and salvage yards in Oakland 4
Auto salvage yards with an active industrial stormwater permit from the California State Water Resources Control Board, first inside the city, then nearby towns. Phone numbers are the facility contact on the permit, so call to confirm hours and what they buy.
| Name | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Cypress Auto Salvage Inc | 2717 Peralta St, Oakland 94607 | (510) 451-3034 |
| Jd Services | 745 Kevin Court, Oakland 94621 | (650) 458-6356 |
| Mg Auto Dismantler | 761 Douglas Ave, Oakland 94603 | (510) 674-4529 |
| Picknpull Oakland 70 | 8451 San Leandro St, Oakland 94621 | (510) 679-7705 |
More junkyards within 30 miles of Oakland 16
| Name | Address | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phelps Auto Wreckers | 2622 Eden Rd, San Leandro 94577 | ~4 mi | (510) 569-4845 |
| Alco Iron Metal Co | 1091 Doolittle Dr, San Leandro 94577 | ~4 mi | (510) 562-1107 |
| Japan Engine Inc | 2131 Williams Street, San Leandro 94577 | ~4 mi | (510) 483-7878 |
| Jdm Engine Bay | 2439 Verna Ct, San Leandro 94577 | ~5 mi | (510) 352-1830 |
| Dorris Auto Wreckers Inc | 3720 Depot Rd, Hayward 94545 | ~10 mi | (510) 782-4392 |
| Pick N Pull Richmond | 1015 Market Ave, Richmond 94806 | ~15 mi | (510) 410-0304 |
| Carlos Auto Wreckers | 51 Parr Blvd, Richmond 94805 | ~16 mi | (510) 235-1226 |
| Pinole Rodeo Auto Wreckers | 700 Parker Ave, Rodeo 94572 | ~18 mi | (510) 758-2095 |
| Rock & Roll Auto Recycling | 3908 Old Santa Rita Road, Pleasanton 94588 | ~19 mi | (925) 437-3185 |
| European Auto Wrecking | 7324 Wells Ave, Newark 94560 | ~19 mi | (510) 795-8910 |
| Concord Auto Dismantlers | 2211 Arnold Industrial Way, Concord 94520 | ~19 mi | (925) 685-7703 |
| Bay Point Tow LLC | 2297 Arnold Industrial Way, Concord 94520 | ~20 mi | (925) 682-5920 |
| Infinity Salvage | 2091 Bay Rd, East Palo Alto 94303 | ~21 mi | (650) 323-8588 |
| Pick-N-Pull Newark #43 | 7400 Mowry Ave, Newark 94560 | ~21 mi | (916) 240-3937 |
| Mm Auto Wrecking | 182 Poinsettia Ave B, Bay Point 94565 | ~24 mi | (925) 458-3178 |
| Fernandes Auto Wrecking & Towing Inc | 650 W 10th St, Pittsburg 94565 | ~25 mi | (925) 458-4400 |
Got towed in Oakland?
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 →
Oakland questions
How many junkyards are in Oakland?
4 permitted auto salvage yards list a street address in Oakland, and 16 more are within about 30 miles. Search your ZIP above to see the closest ones by distance.
Can I junk a car in Oakland 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 Oakland. 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 Oakland?
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: California State Water Resources Control Board (SMARTS) records of auto salvage yards with an active industrial stormwater permit, updated October 29, 2026. Rules checked October 29, 2026.