Richmond accounts for 0.5% of the auto salvage yards in California. The ZIP codes with the most junkyards and storage lots are 94805 (1), 94806 (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 Richmond 2
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Carlos Auto Wreckers | 51 Parr Blvd, Richmond 94805 | — |
| Pick-N-Pull Auto Dismantlers-Richmond#12 | 1015 Market Ave, Richmond 94806 | — |
More junkyards within 30 miles of Richmond 14
| Name | Address | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinole Rodeo Auto Wrekens | 700 Parker Ave, Rodeo 94572 | ~7 mi | — |
| Cypress Auto Salvage Inc | 2717 Peralta St, Oakland 94607 | ~11 mi | — |
| Pick-N-Pull/Oakland | 8451 San Leandro St, Oakland 94621 | ~16 mi | — |
| Concord Auto Dismantlers | 2211 Arnold Industrial Way, Concord 94520 | ~16 mi | — |
| Brians Salvage Junk | 2580 Green Island Rd, Vallejo 94503 | ~17 mi | — |
| Eco Auto Dismantling | 2600 Green Island Rd, American Canyon 94503 | ~17 mi | — |
| Pick-N-Pull - American Canyon | 5759 Broadway Hwy 29, American Canyon 94503 | ~17 mi | — |
| Phelps Auto Wreckers | 2622 Eden Rd, San Leandro 94577 | ~19 mi | — |
| Fernandes Auto Wreckers | 650 W 10th St, Pittsburg 94565 | ~22 mi | — |
| Manwills Auto Wreckers | 182 Poinsettia Ave B, Bay Point 94565 | ~22 mi | — |
| Dorris Auto Wreckers | 3720 Depot Rd, Hayward 94545 | ~25 mi | — |
| Pick Your Parts | 2557 W Winton, Hayward 94545 | ~25 mi | — |
| Fairvac A T Wrecking | 5016 Peabody Rd, Fairfield 94533 | ~28 mi | — |
| Pick-N-Pull Auto Dismantlers - Fairfield #11 | 4659 Air Base Parkway, Fairfield 94533 | ~28 mi | — |
Got towed in Richmond?
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 →
Richmond questions
How many junkyards are in Richmond?
2 auto salvage yards list a street address in Richmond, and 14 more are within about 30 miles. Search your ZIP above to see the closest ones by distance.
Can I junk a car in Richmond 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 Richmond. 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 Richmond?
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.