San Diego accounts for 3.9% of the auto salvage yards in California. The ZIP codes with the most junkyards and storage lots are 92154 (15), 92113 (1), 92102 (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 San Diego 17
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 |
|---|---|---|
| A B Truck Recycling | 2863 Commercial St, San Diego 92113 | — |
| Aatlas Auto Recycling 2 | 935 D Heritage Rd, San Diego 92154 | — |
| Active Auto Dismantler's Inc | 2812 Commercial St, San Diego 92102 | — |
| Baja Auto Wrecking | 1218 Otay Valley Rd, San Diego 92154 | — |
| Baja Auto Wrecking 2 | 1320 Otay Valley Rd, San Diego 92154 | — |
| Betos Auto Wrecking | 951 A Heritage Rd, San Diego 92154 | — |
| Center Point Auto Wrecking | 935 B Heritage Rd, San Diego 92154 | — |
| Cph Recycling Industries Inc | 6400 Datsun Street, San Diego 92154 | — |
| Daves Auto Wrecking | 963 Heritage Rd, San Diego 92154 | — |
| Jalos Auto Dismantling | 1102 Heritage Rd, San Diego 92154 | — |
| Kristian Omar Garibay DBA J & I Auto Dismantling | 969 Heritage Rd, San Diego 92154 | — |
| Montana Auto Wrecking Inc | 1304 Otay Valley Rd, San Diego 92154 | — |
| Pirate Auto Dismantling | 1060 Heritage Rd, San Diego 92154 | — |
| Planet Parts Auto Wrecking | 468 B Alta Rd, San Diego 92154 | — |
| San Diego Auto Wrecking | 951 Heritage Rd, San Diego 92154 | — |
| Target Auto Wrecking Inc Target Auto Wrecking II | 1180 D Heritage Rd, San Diego 92154 | — |
| Tmetals Inc DBA Tmetals | 531 Alta Road Lot 4 B, San Diego 92154 | — |
More junkyards within 30 miles of San Diego 14
| Name | Address | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Stop Auto Wreckers | 811 Energy Way Unit C, Chula Vista 91911 | ~4 mi | — |
| Aatlas Auto Recycling | 791 Energy Wy, Chula Vista 91911 | ~4 mi | — |
| All Japanese Auto Recycling Inc | 775 Energy Way Ste B, Chula Vista 91911 | ~4 mi | — |
| Alpha Auto Parts | 783 Energy Way #A, Chula Vista 91911 | ~4 mi | — |
| Import Auto Wrecking Inc | 793 Energy Way Ste A, Chula Vista 91911 | ~4 mi | — |
| Montoya's Auto Wrecking Inc | 781 Energy Way Ste B, Chula Vista 91911 | ~4 mi | — |
| Onager Corp | 789 Energy Way, Chula Vista 91911 | ~4 mi | — |
| Pacific Auto Wrecking Inc | 795 A Energy Way Ste A, Chula Vista 91911 | ~4 mi | — |
| Pick Your Part Auto Wrecking | 880 Energy Way, Chula Vista 91911 | ~4 mi | — |
| R C Import Auto Recyclers | 777 B Energy Way, Chula Vista 91911 | ~4 mi | — |
| Standard Auto Recycling | 150 & 151 Reed Ct, Chula Vista 91911 | ~4 mi | — |
| Turbo Team | 777 A Energy Way, Chula Vista 91911 | ~4 mi | — |
| Vip Auto Wrecking Bbsd LLC | 805 B Energy Way, Chula Vista 91911 | ~4 mi | — |
| Autobahn Dismantling Inc | 444 Vernon Wy, El Cajon 92020 | ~14 mi | — |
Got towed in San Diego?
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 →
San Diego questions
How many junkyards are in San Diego?
17 auto salvage yards list a street address in San Diego, 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 San Diego 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 San Diego. 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 San Diego?
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.