Forest City accounts for 2.3% of the auto salvage yards in North Carolina. 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 Forest City 3
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Butler Auto Sales and Parts LLC | 584 McSwain Rd, Forest City 28043 | — |
| Hudson's Used Cars & Parts | 740 Rock Corner Rd, Forest City 28043 | — |
| Logan's Used Car Parts & Services LLC | 990 Old Ballpark Rd, Forest City 28043 | — |
More junkyards within 30 miles of Forest City 6
| Name | Address | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robbins Auto Parts | 1815 Harris-Henrietta Rd, Mooresboro 28114 | ~9 mi | — |
| Auto Parts of Shelby Incorporated | 1021 County Home Road, Shelby 28152 | ~16 mi | — |
| Church Auto Parts Inc | 1839 Lowman Rd, Shelby 28150 | ~17 mi | — |
| J & T Auto Parts, Inc | 241 Major Conley Rd, Marion 28752 | ~29 mi | — |
| Rolands Used Cars | 61 Ray Roland Dr, Marion 28752 | ~29 mi | — |
| Tas Recycling | 1197 Roby Conley Road, Marion 28752 | ~29 mi | — |
Got towed in Forest City?
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 →
Forest City questions
How many junkyards are in Forest City?
3 auto salvage yards list a street address in Forest City, and 6 more are within about 30 miles. Search your ZIP above to see the closest ones by distance.
Can I junk a car in Forest City 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 Forest City. 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 Forest City?
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.