Kinston accounts for 1.5% 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 Kinston 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Harper Auto Crushers, Inc | 2921 Highwy 55 W, Kinston 28504 | — |
| Tarheel Auto Parts | 2406 West New Bern Road, Kinston 28504 | — |
More junkyards within 30 miles of Kinston 6
| Name | Address | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foss Recycling - La Grange Facility | 7037 Hwy 70 W, La Grange 28551 | ~10 mi | — |
| Lkq East Carolina | 7135 Hwy 70 W, Lagrange 28551 | ~10 mi | — |
| Young's Auto Center & Salvage-Dudley | 4172 US Hwy 117 S Alt, Dudley 28333 | ~22 mi | — |
| Wayne Auto Salvage | 1911 Highway 117 South, Goldsboro 27530 | ~26 mi | — |
| Worthington Ag Parts | 3693 US Hwy 70 W, Goldsboro 27530 | ~26 mi | — |
| Green's Auto Salvage Incorporated | 2646 Nc Highway 222 East, Fremont 27830 | ~29 mi | — |
Got towed in Kinston?
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 →
Kinston questions
How many junkyards are in Kinston?
2 auto salvage yards list a street address in Kinston, 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 Kinston 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 Kinston. 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 Kinston?
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.