Paso Robles accounts for 0.4% of the permitted auto salvage yards in California. 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 Paso Robles 3
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 |
|---|---|---|
| A 1 Metals & Auto Salvage Inc | 5795 Stockdale Rd, Paso Robles 93446 | (805) 238-3545 |
| Paso Robles Auto Wrecking | 5755 Monterey Rd, Paso Robles 93446 | (805) 238-3738 |
| Sa Recycling | 5815 Stockdale Rd, Paso Robles 93446 | (714) 632-2000 |
Got towed in Paso Robles?
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.
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Paso Robles questions
How many junkyards are in Paso Robles?
3 permitted auto salvage yards list a street address in Paso Robles. Search your ZIP above to see the closest ones by distance.
Can I junk a car in Paso Robles 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 Paso Robles. 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 Paso Robles?
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.