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5 Best Salvage Yards in Los Angeles (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

Talise Sterling
By Talise Sterling, Goods and Shopping · ✓ Data verified July 2026 · 8 min read

A discontinued part or a fender that costs a fortune new is exactly what sends people to salvage yards in Los Angeles instead of a dealership. Together the yards on this page have logged 2,369 reviews, but the ratings swing widely, from 3.8 up to 4.6, so who runs the counter matters here as much as what's on the lot.

Short answer: Pick Your Part - Monrovia is the biggest self-service yard on this page, with 1,066 reviews at a 4 star average and a huge rotating inventory of cars. For a smaller, full-service alternative where the owner personally helps track down parts, Westside Auto Recycling and Universal Auto Dismantling both hold 4.6 stars, though on far fewer reviews. Expect entry fees around $3 to $5 at the self-service yards.
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The yards, side by side

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 Pick Your Part - Monrovia 4.0 1,066 Self-service pull-your-own, biggest inventory View ›
2 U-Pick Parts 3.8 1,056 Self-service, South LA location View ›
3 Toyota World 4.4 117 Toyota specialists, Sun Valley View ›
4 Westside Auto Recycling 4.6 72 Full-service car removal and recycling View ›
5 Universal Auto Dismantling (JAD) 4.6 58 Personalized parts sourcing View ›
5 Best Salvage Yards in Los Angeles (2026)

Our picks, reviewed

Pick Your Part - Monrovia logo
#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Pick Your Part - Monrovia

4.01,066 Google reviews

Pick Your Part in Monrovia is a self-service salvage yard where customers walk the rows and pull their own parts from a large, constantly rotating stock of cars and trucks. It's part of a national chain, so it runs a formal admission fee, a warranty program you can add at checkout, and a 90-day return policy on parts. Reviewers describe a big enough selection that most people find what they're after, even if not every visit turns up the exact part.

What people praise

  • Large, frequently refreshed selection of cars and trucks
  • Military discount available on entry
  • Warranty program available at checkout for extra peace of mind

Worth knowing

  • Multiple reviewers describe long waits at the pay lines, sometimes over an hour
  • One reviewer felt staff at the gate weren't very helpful with directions to specific cars
  • Admission and parts prices have risen over recent years, per longtime customers
Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles
Rating4 / 5
Review volume1,066 · 97th
Confidencehigh
Recency3 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown58% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Ranks first here on review volume by a wide margin, and the size of the operation is real, but go in ready to search the rows yourself rather than expecting hand-holding.

3333 Peck Rd, Monrovia, CA 91016

U-Pick Parts logo
#2🕑 Open 7 days

U-Pick Parts

3.81,056 Google reviews

U-Pick Parts on Alameda St is another self-service auto wrecking yard, open seven days a week with a large stock of used parts at discount prices. Its own site touts a Zagat ranking as a top junkyard, and it covers doors, fenders, body panels, electrical parts, engines, and transmissions.

What people praise

  • Open seven days a week with consistent hours
  • Wide range of part categories in one yard, from body panels to full engines
  • Bringing your own tools keeps the visit cheap

Worth knowing

  • Reviewers describe inconsistent stock, with popular parts often already stripped off available cars
  • More than one review notes admission and part prices have climbed noticeably over the past several years
  • Rated lowest on this page at 3.8 stars
Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles
Rating3.8 / 5
Review volume1,056 · 91th
Confidencehigh
Recency3 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown48% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: It ranks second on volume here, close behind the top pick, but the rating gap suggests it's worth checking Pick Your Part's stock first if both are a similar drive.

8103 Alameda St, Los Angeles, CA 90001

Toyota World logo
#3🕑 Open 6 days/wk

Toyota World

4.4117 Google reviews

Toyota World in Sun Valley specializes in used, new, and aftermarket parts specifically for Toyota vehicles, run by a small, long-tenured team reviewers know by name. One reviewer describes a 24-year relationship with the shop, and others detail specific parts searches, from a manual-transmission ECU to a full rebuilt engine, handled directly by the owners.

What people praise

  • Reviewers describe honest, personalized help finding hard-to-source Toyota parts
  • Long-tenured owner relationships, with one customer citing 24 years
  • Willing to negotiate on price, including a gas discount mentioned in one review

Worth knowing

  • Narrower focus than the general salvage yards, since it specializes specifically in Toyota
Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles
Rating4.4 / 5
Review volume117 · 85th
Confidencemoderate
Recency7 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown82% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The clear specialist pick if you drive a Toyota, and the personal, name-based service reviewers describe is a different experience entirely from the big self-service lots.

9101 Glenoaks Blvd, Sun Valley, CA 91352

Westside Auto Recycling logo
#4🕑 Open 7 days

Westside Auto Recycling

4.672 Google reviews

Westside Auto Recycling has served the greater Los Angeles area since 1990, focused on buying and recycling vehicles rather than running a pull-your-own-parts yard. It's built an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau and reviewers describe same-day pickup, often within about 45 minutes of calling.

What people praise

  • Reviewers repeatedly praise the owner personally, described by name across several reviews
  • Handles complicated situations, including a car that needed to be jump-started to drive out of a tight parking area
  • A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau

Worth knowing

  • Fewer reviews than the larger self-service yards, so less of a track record by volume
Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles
Rating4.6 / 5
Review volume72 · 68th
Confidenceearly
Recency2 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown89% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: This is a different kind of business from the pull-your-own yards on this page, better suited to someone who wants their old car gone quickly rather than someone hunting for a specific part.

2531 Sawtelle Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90064

Universal Auto Dismantling (JAD) logo
#5🕑 Open 6 days/wk

Universal Auto Dismantling (JAD)

4.658 Google reviews

Universal Auto Dismantling on Duarte St is a smaller salvage yard where reviewers consistently describe direct, personal help from the owner in finding specific parts. Several reviews mention parts being confirmed by phone before a customer even makes the trip, cutting down on wasted visits.

What people praise

  • Reviewers describe the owner confirming part availability by phone in advance
  • Praised for honesty, including an offer to refund a part that didn't fit
  • Fast, friendly service on walk-in visits

Worth knowing

  • Smallest review count on this page, so less of a data set to judge against the bigger yards
Reputation scorecardrank in Los Angeles
Rating4.6 / 5
Review volume58 · 44th
Confidenceearly
Recency6 months ago
Info completenessphone · hours
Rating breakdown86% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: It ranks last on volume here, but every review describes the same thing, an owner who picks up the phone and confirms a part before you drive out, which counts for a lot in this business.

5534 Duarte St, Los Angeles, CA 90058

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How we score

Rating is the live Google average for each yard. Review volume shows how many customers have actually left a review, ranked against the others on this page. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, since a 4.6 from under a hundred reviews carries less weight than a rating built on over a thousand. Recency tracks how recently people are still reviewing. No business can pay to change these numbers.

How much does it cost to visit a salvage yard in Los Angeles? (2026)

The self-service yards on this page charge a per-person entry fee to walk the lot, on top of whatever parts you pull. Reviewers cite specific figures that have crept up over recent years.

JobTypical price
Yard entry fee, self-service$3 to $5 per person

Figures cited directly in customer reviews on this page, verified July 2026. Full-service yards like Westside and Universal don’t charge entry, since they’re not walk-the-lot operations.

Serving all of Los Angeles

These yards span the region, from Monrovia in the San Gabriel Valley to South LA on Alameda St, Sun Valley in the northeast Valley, and Westside near Sawtelle. Wherever you’re starting from in LA, one of these is within a reasonable drive.

What to ask before you visit a salvage yard

  • Do you have the specific make, model, and year I need in stock right now?
  • Is there a warranty or return policy on parts?
  • What’s the entry fee, and do you accept cash or card?
  • Should I bring my own tools, or are they available on site?
  • Can you confirm availability by phone before I drive out?
  • Is the part self-pull, or does staff pull it for a fee?

Frequently asked questions

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from public Google data. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner (badge and top placement), but that never changes another business’s score or position.

How did you choose these salvage yards?

We compared salvage yards with a real Google presence in Los Angeles, weighing their rating, review volume, and how recently customers have reviewed them.

How often is this updated?

This page reflects live Google data verified in July 2026 and gets refreshed periodically as ratings and review counts change.

Do I need to bring my own tools to a salvage yard?

At self-service yards like Pick Your Part and U-Pick Parts, yes, you pull the part yourself, so bring your own tools. Full-service yards handle it differently.

Can I sell my car to a salvage yard?

Some yards on this page, including Westside Auto Recycling, specialize in buying and recycling vehicles directly, often with same-day pickup.

The bottom line

Pick Your Part is the safest default if you want the biggest selection and don’t mind searching the rows yourself, but budget extra time for the pay line. If you’d rather call ahead and have someone track the part down for you, Toyota World or Universal Auto Dismantling are worth a phone call first.

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