Junkyards and Car Recyclers Near Lake Forest, CA
We found 118 junkyards, salvage and scrap yards or car recyclers within about 40 miles of Lake Forest (Orange County), from Google business listings. The closest is Cash for Junk Cars Mission Viejo in Mission Viejo, CA, about 4 mi from the Lake Forest city center. Call a few for quotes, or compare them against an instant online offer with free towing.
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118 junkyards and car recyclers within about 40 miles of Lake Forest
- Cash for Junk Cars Mission ViejoMission Viejo, CA · ~4 mi from Lake Forest28032 Singleleaf, Mission Viejo, CA 92692, USA(949) 525-2803cash4carsorangecounty.com
- HMC Auto Parts - Mission ViejoMission Viejo, CA · ~4 mi from Lake Forest23854 Via Fabricante f1, Mission Viejo, CA 92691, USA(949) 458-9212
- Car Buying ProsIrvine, CA · ~8 mi from Lake Forest9311 Research Dr, Irvine, CA 92618, USA(949) 932-0199carbuyingprosca.com
- Mercedes-Benz of Laguna Niguel Parts CenterLaguna Niguel, CA · ~10 mi from Lake Forest1 Star Dr, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677, USA(949) 570-3366mblaguna.com/parts/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=pcgooglemybusiness
- Josh The AutobuyerSan Juan Capistrano, CA · ~11 mi from Lake Forest26181 Avenida Aeropuerto, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675, USA(949) 749-3422joshtheautobuyer.com/inventory
- Haul Brothers Junk RemovalSan Juan Capistrano, CA · ~11 mi from Lake Forest32802 Valle Rd, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675, USA(949) 600-0878haulbrosjunk.com
- Freeway Auto WreckingSanta Ana, CA · ~13 mi from Lake Forest1041 E 6th St, Santa Ana, CA 92701, USA(714) 835-0505
- Quantum Auto DismantlerSanta Ana, CA · ~13 mi from Lake Forest3125 W 5th St, Santa Ana, CA 92703, USA(714) 265-5555quantumautodismantler.com
- Phillips AutoNewport Beach, CA · ~13 mi from Lake Forest1220 West Coast Hwy, Newport Beach, CA 92663, USA(949) 524-4940phillipsauto.com
- Orange County Auto Buyers - We Buy CarsNewport Beach, CA · ~13 mi from Lake Forest2901 West Coast Hwy Ste 200, Newport Beach, CA 92661, USA(949) 771-2707
- Junk Tigers Hauling and DemolitionCapistrano Beach, CA · ~14 mi from Lake Forest27051 Avenida Las Palmas Unit B, Capistrano Beach, CA 92624, USA(949) 842-4688junktigers.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=gmb
- Junk Car Buyers OCOrange, CA · ~14 mi from Lake Forest1107 N Batavia St, Orange, CA 92867, USA(657) 223-8200
- Midas Junk Car BuyersCorona, CA · ~16 mi from Lake Forest1411 Rimpau Ave Ste 109 # 1077, Corona, CA 92879, USA(951) 339-2381
- Junk-O-HolicsCorona, CA · ~16 mi from Lake Forest1015 Margarita Dr, Corona, CA 92879, USA(951) 888-7439
- Indiana Truck SalvageCorona, CA · ~16 mi from Lake Forest1480 E 6th St, Corona, CA 92879, USA(951) 737-7753indianatrucksalvage.org
- Corona Junk Removal & Property Maintenance LLC.Corona, CA · ~16 mi from Lake Forest1411 Rimpau Ave Ste 109 # 1009, Corona, CA 92879, USA(951) 363-5120coronajunkpm.com
- Junk Cars AnaheimAnaheim, CA · ~19 mi from Lake Forest203 W Cliffwood Ave, Anaheim, CA 92802, USA(657) 439-4300
- Pick Your Part - AnaheimAnaheim, CA · ~19 mi from Lake Forest1235 S Beach Blvd, Anaheim, CA 92804, USA(800) 962-2277
- Royal Car BuyersAnaheim, CA · ~19 mi from Lake Forest2309 Vía Burton, Anaheim, CA 92806, USA(949) 377-7639royalcarbuyers.com
- Goat Auto Transport Cash for Junk CarsGarden Grove, CA · ~19 mi from Lake Forest13068 Century Blvd, Garden Grove, CA 92843, USA(562) 385-0709
- Junk SmithsHuntington Beach, CA · ~19 mi from Lake Forest7923 Warner Ave # H, Huntington Beach, CA 92647, USA(714) 369-8886junksmiths.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=google_business_profile
- Junk SolutionHuntington Beach, CA · ~19 mi from Lake Forest20701 Beach Blvd, Huntington Beach, CA 92648, USA(714) 495-9198junksolutionoc.com/?utm_source=gmb&utm_medium=search&utm_campaign=gmb_organic&utm_id=organic&utm_term=junk_removal
- German & Korean AutoHuntington Beach, CA · ~19 mi from Lake Forest7671 Liberty Drive, Huntington Beach, CA 92647, USA(714) 847-2525gktautoparts.com
- Cash Auto BuyersWestminster, CA · ~19 mi from Lake Forest7301 Wyoming St, Westminster, CA 92683, USA(714) 561-4088
- Rodriguez Scrap Metal Inc.Fullerton, CA · ~20 mi from Lake Forest824 E Walnut Ave Unit F, Fullerton, CA 92831, USA(657) 217-5135rodriguezscrapmetal.net
Independent businesses listed from Google business listings; distances are straight-line from the Lake Forest city center. They are not affiliated with JunkUrCar.
Lake Forest junkyard questions
Junkyards in Lake Forest, CA
This page lists 118 junkyards, salvage and scrap yards and car recyclers within about 40 miles of Lake Forest, sorted by straight-line distance from the city center, with address and phone where the listing has them. Call ahead to confirm hours, what they accept and whether they tow.
U-pull and self-service yards near Lake Forest
Listings near Lake Forest whose business name indicates a u-pull or self-service yard include Pick Your Part - Anaheim (~19 mi). Self-service yards sell parts customers remove themselves; ask whether they also buy whole vehicles.
Who buys junk cars in Lake Forest?
The local junkyards, scrap yards and recyclers listed here buy junk cars, mostly priced on weight and reusable parts. You can also get an instant online offer through JunkUrCar's form from a partner buyer, with towing arranged if you accept. Across California (statewide, all conditions), our price index shows a $350 median instant offer (middle half $250–$600, 4,046 real instant offers, Mar 2022–Nov 2026); $0 offers are excluded. Offers are not guaranteed.
Junk car removal in Lake Forest
With an accepted instant offer, towing from your Lake Forest address is included. If you sell to a local yard instead, ask whether it tows and whether a towing charge comes out of the payout.
Where are the junkyards near Lake Forest, CA?
118 businesses within about 40 miles of Lake Forest are listed on this page with their address, phone and distance from the city center; the closest is Cash for Junk Cars Mission Viejo (~4 mi).
Salvage yards near Lake Forest, CA
Listings within about 40 miles of Lake Forest with "salvage" in their business name include Indiana Truck Salvage (~16 mi). Every listing on this page shows its address or phone and straight-line distance; call ahead to confirm what they accept and whether towing is included.
Lake Forest junkyard options
None of the 118 businesses we list near Lake Forest name themselves a junkyard. Businesses near Lake Forest that buy or tow junk vehicles include Cash for Junk Cars Mission Viejo (~4 mi), HMC Auto Parts - Mission Viejo (~4 mi), Car Buying Pros (~8 mi). Call ahead to confirm what they accept, or compare with an instant online offer with free towing using the form above.
Scrap yards in Lake Forest
Listings within about 40 miles of Lake Forest with "scrap" in their business name include Rodriguez Scrap Metal Inc. (~20 mi). Every listing on this page shows its address or phone and straight-line distance; call ahead to confirm what they accept and whether towing is included.
Car recyclers near Lake Forest
None of the 118 businesses we list near Lake Forest name themselves a car recycler. Businesses near Lake Forest that buy or tow junk vehicles include Cash for Junk Cars Mission Viejo (~4 mi), HMC Auto Parts - Mission Viejo (~4 mi), Car Buying Pros (~8 mi). Call ahead to confirm what they accept, or compare with an instant online offer with free towing using the form above.
How much do junkyards near Lake Forest pay for a car?
Ask each yard for a quote using your vehicle's actual condition and whether towing is included. Across California (statewide, all conditions), our price index shows a $350 median instant offer (middle half $250–$600, 4,046 real instant offers, Mar 2022–Nov 2026); $0 offers are excluded. Offers are not guaranteed.
Do I need a title to sell to a junkyard in California?
California lets 1980-and-older cars sell without a title on a bill of sale; newer cars need a title (REG 227 for a duplicate).