Durham accounts for 5.3% of the auto salvage yards in North Carolina. The ZIP codes with the most junkyards and storage lots are 27703 (3), 27704 (2), 27713 (2). 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 Durham 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Always Buying Scrap, Inc | 2210 Kate St, Durham 27703 | — |
| Lifetime Audi Parts | 1010 Harvest St, Durham 27704 | — |
| Lkq Durham 1142 | 1301 S. Miami Blvd., Durham 27703 | — |
| Southside Auto Parts, Inc | 1915 Riddle Road, Durham 27713 | — |
| Tmf Auto Sales | 3624 Angier Ave, Durham 27703 | — |
| Triangle Auto Recyclers LLC | 4502 Denfield St, Durham 27704 | — |
| Wagner's Auto Salvage Inc | 4115 S Alston Ave, Durham 27713 | — |
More junkyards within 30 miles of Durham 13
| Name | Address | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chapman's Automotive Incorporated | 2521 Highland Farm Road, Hillsborough 27278 | ~16 mi | — |
| Wayne McGhee Automotive | 1400 Phelps Road, Hillsborough 27278 | ~16 mi | — |
| Nine's Auto Parts | 3679 Bruce Garner Rd, Wake Forest 27587 | ~17 mi | — |
| Rigsbee Auto Parts | Highway 55 East, Apex 27502 | ~17 mi | — |
| Martin's Auto Salvage | 5810 Poole Rd, Raleigh 27610 | ~23 mi | — |
| Tilton's Used Auto Parts | 7120 Poole Road, Raleigh 27610 | ~23 mi | — |
| R. Stroud's Inc | 6118 Hwy 96 W, Youngsville 27596 | ~23 mi | — |
| Price's Auto Parts L L C | 1900 Old Crews Road, Knightdale 27545 | ~24 mi | — |
| Crutchfield's Auto Parts, LLC | 1639 Hwy 70, Mebane 27302 | ~26 mi | — |
| Lkq Self Service - Raleigh 1168 | US Hwy 70, Garner 27529 | ~27 mi | — |
| Wheeley Auto Mall | 4747 B Highway 54, Graham 27253 | ~28 mi | — |
| Martin's Import Salvage | 3468 Wendell Rd, Wendell 27591 | ~29 mi | — |
| McLamb's Auto Shop & Salvage Inc | 7001 Hwy 55 E, Fuquay Varina 27526 | ~29 mi | — |
Got towed in Durham?
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 →
Durham questions
How many junkyards are in Durham?
7 auto salvage yards list a street address in Durham, and 13 more are within about 30 miles. Search your ZIP above to see the closest ones by distance.
Can I junk a car in Durham 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 Durham. 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 Durham?
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.