South Bend accounts for 2.5% of the auto salvage yards in Indiana. The ZIP codes with the most junkyards and storage lots are 46613 (1), 46614 (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 South Bend 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lkq Self Service Auto Parts South Bend | 1602 S Lafayette Blvd, South Bend 46613 | — |
| Rochester Auto LLC DBA Pauls Auto Yard | 3300 S Main St, South Bend 46614 | — |
More junkyards within 30 miles of South Bend 6
| Name | Address | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terrys Auto Salvage | 1926 N Tamarack Rd, Walkerton 46574 | ~15 mi | — |
| Rochester Auto LLC DBA Pauls Auto Yard | 29332 CR 10, Elkhart 46514 | ~17 mi | — |
| Rochester Auto LLC DBA Paul's Auto Yard | 1750 W Lusher Ave, Elkhart 46516 | ~17 mi | — |
| Rochester Auto LLC DBA Pauls Auto Yard | 10775 E SR 8, Knox 46513 | ~21 mi | — |
| Howard & Sons Towing & Salvage Inc | 7620 E CR 500 N, Hamlet 46532 | ~24 mi | — |
| Dick's Auto Parts | 50521 SR 13, Middlebury 46540 | ~30 mi | — |
Got towed in South Bend?
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.
South Bend questions
How many junkyards are in South Bend?
2 auto salvage yards list a street address in South Bend, and 6 more are within about 30 miles. Search your ZIP above to see the closest ones by distance.
Do South Bend 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 South Bend?
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.