Tacoma accounts for 3.6% of the licensed vehicle wreckers in Washington. The ZIP codes with the most junkyards and storage lots are 98421 (4), 98409 (3), 98404 (1). Addresses and phone numbers come straight from the state license records, so call before you drive over: hours, prices and what each yard buys or sells vary.
Junkyards and auto wreckers in Tacoma 6
Licensed motor vehicle wreckers, first inside the city, then nearby towns. Wreckers buy junk cars and sell used parts; ask what they pay and whether they tow when you call.
| Name | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Mega Metals | 3011 S Fife St, Tacoma 98409 | — |
| Metro Metals Northwest, Inc | 2202 E River St, Tacoma 98421 | — |
| Parkland Auto Wrecker | 140 Tule Lake Rd, Tacoma 98444 | (253) 536-4414 |
| Ready Set Tow | 2253 Lincoln Ave, Tacoma 98421 | (253) 290-8479 |
| Shipping Masters | 950 E F St, Tacoma 98421 | (206) 696-9184 |
| Sutter Metals LLC | 5312 S Burlington Way, Tacoma 98409 | (360) 628-4470 |
More junkyards within 30 miles of Tacoma 44
The 25 closest are shown. Search a ZIP above to see the rest.
| Name | Address | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark Auto Parts | 117 131st St S, Parkland 98444 | ~5 mi | (206) 551-1222 |
| Pick N Pull | 2416 112th St E, Lakewood 98499 | ~5 mi | (503) 224-9900 |
| Grand Forks Auto Wrecking Inc | 5903 Pioneer Way E, Puyallup 98371 | ~6 mi | (253) 845-0531 |
| Recycling Resources LLC | 13018 Canyon Rd E, Puyallup 98373 | ~7 mi | (253) 537-1400 |
| Astro Auto Wrecking | 37307 Enchanted Pkwy S, Federal Way 98003 | ~8 mi | (253) 874-3021 |
| Lkq Foster Auto Parts, Inc | 4123 142nd Ave E Ste 100, Sumner 98390 | ~10 mi | (253) 299-5861 |
| Federal Way Auto Wrecking, Inc | 37430 Military Rd S, Auburn 98001 | ~10 mi | (253) 852-5040 |
| Insurance Auto Auctions | 15801 110th Avenue, Puyallup 98374 | ~10 mi | (253) 845-0478 |
| Rollins Auto Wrecking | 20620 Mountain Hwy, Spanaway 98387 | ~11 mi | (253) 846-9373 |
| Dick's U Pull It Auto Wrecking | 19708 Mountain Hwy, Spanaway 98387 | ~11 mi | (253) 847-9106 |
| J & J Auto Repair and Towing | 5320 224th St E, Spanaway 98387 | ~11 mi | (253) 847-7275 |
| B&R Auto Wrecking | 19919 Mountain Hwy E, Spanaway 98387 | ~11 mi | (541) 207-9018 |
| All Auto Parts I, Inc | 20917 Mountain Hwy, Spanaway 98387 | ~11 mi | (253) 847-1977 |
| Budget Truck Wrecking | 3602N A St SE, Auburn 98002 | ~12 mi | (253) 883-9441 |
| Genuine Bumpers, Inc | 821 32nd Pl NE, Auburn 98002 | ~12 mi | — |
| Binford Metals & Auto Sales | 26205 78th Ave S, Kent 98032 | ~14 mi | (253) 852-6363 |
| Binford Metals & Auto Sales | 26133 78th Ave S, Kent 98032 | ~14 mi | (253) 854-8000 |
| Binford Metals L.L.C. | 26311 78th Ave S, Kent 98032 | ~14 mi | — |
| B&R Auto Wrecking | 20011 Meridian E, Graham 98338 | ~15 mi | (541) 207-9018 |
| Gundie's of Sea-Tac Metro, Inc | 20619 Meridian Ave E, Graham 98338 | ~15 mi | (253) 846-6346 |
| Copart Auto Auctions | 21421 Meridian E, Graham 98338 | ~15 mi | (707) 639-5007 |
| Trust Salvage | 14909 SE 326th St, Auburn 98092 | ~15 mi | (253) 735-6690 |
| 410 Auto Wrecking | 27865 SR 410 E, Buckley 98321 | ~18 mi | (360) 829-9760 |
| Lkq Walt & Vern's | 28520 State Route 410 E, Buckley 98321 | ~18 mi | (615) 831-7326 |
| Nisqually Auto Wrecking | 9319 Martin Way E, Olympia 98516 | ~18 mi | (360) 456-6222 |
Tow storage lots in Tacoma 3
Storage locations of registered tow truck operators. Towed cars go to the operator's nearest inspected storage lot; many operators store cars at their main address too, so check the tow companies below.
| Name | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Bill's Towing and Garage, Inc | 1651 Center St, Tacoma 98409 | (253) 272-9393 |
| Burns Towing Inc | 7401 Mc Kinley Ave, Tacoma 98404 | (253) 472-4496 |
| Ready Set Tow | 1918 Stewart St, Tacoma 98421 | (253) 290-8479 |
Registered tow truck operators in Tacoma 6
| Name | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Ad Towing & Transport | 5633 S Durango St, Tacoma 98409 | (253) 298-9958 |
| Bill's Towing | 1210 S Sprague Ave, Tacoma 98405 | (253) 272-9393 |
| Burns Towing, Inc | 6454 McKinley Ave, Tacoma 98404 | (253) 472-4496 |
| Gene's Towing | 1022 S 30th St, Tacoma 98409 | (253) 588-1757 |
| Lucky Transport | 120 Tule Lake Rd S # B, Tacoma 98444 | (253) 537-8700 |
| Ready Set Tow | 2253 Lincoln Ave, Tacoma 98421 | (253) 290-8479 |
Got towed in Tacoma?
- Call the number on the tow-away sign, or the police non-emergency line if police ordered the impound. The car goes to the tow operator's nearest inspected storage lot.
- The registered or legal owner, someone with the owner's written permission, or a buyer with proof of ownership can get the car back. Lots must take cash, major bank credit cards, or personal checks on Washington banks (with two pieces of ID).
- You can look at your car at the lot for free during business hours, and your personal belongings must be returned on request when you show ID.
- Think the impound was wrong? Your written hearing request has to reach the district or municipal court within 10 days of the notice. If the impound was improper, you owe no towing or storage fees.
Full guide: towed in Washington →
Tacoma questions
How many auto wreckers are in Tacoma?
6 licensed vehicle wreckers list a street address in Tacoma, and 44 more are within about 30 miles. Search your ZIP above to see the closest ones by distance.
Can I junk a car in Tacoma without a title?
If you're the registered and legal owner and the title is lost or stolen, a licensed wrecker can accept your signed affidavit of lost or stolen title instead. See our Washington no-title guide.
My car was impounded in Tacoma. How do I get it back?
Find the tow operator through the tow-away sign or the police. The owner, someone with the owner's written permission, or a buyer with proof of ownership can redeem it, paying by cash, major credit card or a Washington personal check.
How do I fight an impound in Tacoma?
Send a written hearing request on the required form so the district or municipal court where the car was impounded receives it within 10 days of the notice. If the impound was improper, you owe no towing or storage fees. See towed in Washington.
Listings: Washington State Department of Licensing business licenses (vehicle wreckers and registered tow truck operators), updated October 29, 2026. Rules checked October 29, 2026.