Charlotte accounts for 6.9% of the auto salvage yards in North Carolina. The ZIP codes with the most junkyards and storage lots are 28206 (4), 28216 (2), 28262 (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 Charlotte 9
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Carpartsnc | 11900 N Tryon St, Charlotte 28262 | — |
| City Salvage Incorporated | 3628 Northley Road, Charlotte 28206 | — |
| Dba/S&R Auto & Truck Salvage | 1420 West Craighead Road, Charlotte 28206 | — |
| Hunter Auto & Wrecker Service | 1114 North Davidson Street, Charlotte 28206 | — |
| Lakeview Auto Parts Inc | 2812 Wickersham_Dr, Charlotte 28211 | — |
| Lkq Pick Your Part - Charlotte 1228 | 3900 Chesapeake Dr, Charlotte 28216 | — |
| Pull-A-Part of Charlotte | 6024 N Tryon St, Charlotte 28213 | — |
| Salvage Auto Supply, LLC | 3301 Robinson Cir, Charlotte 28206 | — |
| Trust Towing & Recovery | 5416 Mt Holly-Huntersville Rd, Charlotte 28216 | — |
More junkyards within 30 miles of Charlotte 5
| Name | Address | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strawberry Motor Co Incorporated | PO Box 834, Dallas 28034 | ~21 mi | — |
| Iron Peddlers Parts Division | 3504 Rocky River Rd North, Monroe 28110 | ~22 mi | — |
| Revolution Auto Parts LLC | 9001 Stitt St, Unionville 28110 | ~22 mi | — |
| Parker Motor Company | 331 West 2nd Street, Oakboro 28129 | ~28 mi | — |
| Road Tested Parts (DBA Weaver Automotive, Inc | 3978 Hwy 16 S, Maiden 28650 | ~28 mi | — |
Got towed in Charlotte?
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.
If police had your car towed, North Carolina requires notice to you within 24 hours, and you can ask the magistrate in that county for a hearing on whether the tow was justified. The hearing has to be set within 72 hours, and if there was no probable cause, the tow company's lien is wiped out.
Full guide: towed in North Carolina →
Charlotte questions
How many junkyards are in Charlotte?
9 auto salvage yards list a street address in Charlotte, and 5 more are within about 30 miles. Search your ZIP above to see the closest ones by distance.
Can I junk a car in Charlotte without a title?
Yes, if the car is 12 model years old or older. North Carolina lets a salvage yard or metals recycler buy it without a title when you sign a written statement that you have the right to sell it and it has no lien, and show a valid photo ID. See our North Carolina no-title guide.
My car was towed in Charlotte. What are my rights?
If police had your car towed, North Carolina requires notice to you within 24 hours, and you can ask the magistrate in that county for a hearing on whether the tow was justified. The hearing has to be set within 72 hours, and if there was no probable cause, the tow company's lien is wiped out. See towed in North Carolina.
How do I get the best price for a junk car in Charlotte?
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.