Columbus accounts for 2.5% of the auto salvage yards in Indiana. 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 Columbus 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cars and Parts Inc | 2561 N Indianapolis Rd, Columbus 47201 | — |
| Pauls Columbus Auto Salvage LLC | 625 S National Rd, Columbus 47201 | — |
More junkyards within 30 miles of Columbus 6
| Name | Address | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wrights Auto Parts | 4881 Old SR 46, Nashville 47448 | ~13 mi | — |
| Columbus Auto Salvage | 10266 N US Hwy 31, Seymour 47274 | ~13 mi | — |
| Ebbings Auto Parts Inc | 6090 W US Hwy 50, North Vernon 47265 | ~22 mi | — |
| Jb Salvage Inc & West Side Auto Parts | 1803 W Vernal Pike, Bloomington 47401 | ~24 mi | — |
| Pettit Auto Parts | 200 Goodrich Ave, Shelbyville 46176 | ~29 mi | — |
| Burkhart Automotive Inc | 4899 E Base Rd, Greensburg 47240 | ~30 mi | — |
Got towed in Columbus?
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.
Columbus questions
How many junkyards are in Columbus?
2 auto salvage yards list a street address in Columbus, and 6 more are within about 30 miles. Search your ZIP above to see the closest ones by distance.
Do Columbus junkyards need the title to buy my car?
Most licensed yards need the title or another ownership document the state accepts, and they'll ask for your ID. Call ahead and ask what paperwork they require before you tow the car over.
How do I get the best price for a junk car in Columbus?
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.