San Jose accounts for 1.6% of the auto salvage yards in California. The ZIP codes with the most junkyards and storage lots are 95112 (4), 95136 (1), 95125 (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 Jose 7
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 1 Auto Wreckers | 200 Hillsdale Av, San Jose 95136 | — |
| Abc Cars | 225 San Jose Ave, San Jose 95125 | — |
| B2 Auto Dismantler | 245 Leo Ave, San Jose 95112 | — |
| Jc Auto Dismantler | 1200 N 15th St, San Jose 95112 | — |
| Mayfair Auto Wreckers | 18 N King Rd, San Jose 95116 | — |
| Pick N Pull Auto Dismantlers | 1065 Commercial St, San Jose 95112 | — |
| Steadfast Enterprises, Inc DBA: Navarra Auto & Truck Dismantlers | 1837 Monterey Road, San Jose 95112 | — |
More junkyards within 30 miles of San Jose 10
| Name | Address | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hondas Only Auto Dismantler | 790 Comstock St, Santa Clara 95054 | ~7 mi | — |
| European Auto Wrecking | 7324 Wells Ave, Newark 94560 | ~15 mi | — |
| Pick-N-Pull Newark #43 | 7400 Mowry Ave, Newark 94560 | ~15 mi | — |
| Infinity Salvage | 2091 Bay Rd, East Palo Alto 94303 | ~16 mi | — |
| Alf Auto Wreckers | 13075 Monterey Hwy, San Martin 95046 | ~22 mi | — |
| Dorris Auto Wreckers | 3720 Depot Rd, Hayward 94545 | ~25 mi | — |
| Pick Your Parts | 2557 W Winton, Hayward 94545 | ~25 mi | — |
| Ginos Carco | 3315 Portola Dr, Santa Cruz 95062 | ~25 mi | — |
| Coast Auto Supplies Dism Inc | 112 Lee Rd, Watsonville 95076 | ~27 mi | — |
| Watsonville Metals Co Inc DBA Salsipuedes Auto Wreckers | 213 Dias Ln, Watsonville 95076 | ~27 mi | — |
Got towed in San Jose?
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 Jose questions
How many junkyards are in San Jose?
7 auto salvage yards list a street address in San Jose, and 10 more are within about 30 miles. Search your ZIP above to see the closest ones by distance.
Can I junk a car in San Jose 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 Jose. 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 Jose?
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.