Junkyards and Car Recyclers Near Lake Forest, IL
We found 79 junkyards, salvage and scrap yards or car recyclers within about 40 miles of Lake Forest (Lake County), from Google business listings. The closest is SMB Auto Wrecking, Cash for Junk Cars & Trucks in Buffalo Grove, about 7 mi from the city center. Call a few for quotes, or compare them against an instant online offer with free towing.
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79 junkyards and car recyclers within about 40 miles of Lake Forest
- SMB Auto Wrecking, Cash for Junk Cars & TrucksBuffalo Grove, IL · ~7 mi from Lake Forest1175 Mitchell Rd, Aurora, IL 60505, USA(708) 515-0626smbautowreckers.com
- Cash For Cars - WheelingBuffalo Grove, IL · ~7 mi from Lake Forest110 E Palatine Rd # B, Wheeling, IL 60090, USA(847) 440-3984cashforcars.com/locations/illinois/wheeling/?utm_source=gmb&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=local&utm_content=wheeling
- Fast Cash Vehicle BuyersBuffalo Grove, IL · ~7 mi from Lake Forest3363 S State St, Lockport, IL 60441, USA(773) 671-3649
- Chicagoland Cash For CarsBuffalo Grove, IL · ~7 mi from Lake Forest14255 S Western Ave, Blue Island, IL 60406, USA(800) 343-4170autowreckerschicago.com
- Top Quality Towing - Junk Cars for CashBuffalo Grove, IL · ~7 mi from Lake Forest11625 S Ridgeland Ave #2, Alsip, IL 60803, USA(708) 296-9460cashforjunkcarchicago.com
- Cash For Junk Cars Des PlainesWheeling, IL · ~8 mi from Lake Forest1685 E Oakton St, Des Plaines, IL 60018, USA(773) 937-8343cashforjunkcardesplaines.com
- BC Automotive, IncWheeling, IL · ~8 mi from Lake Forest2809 Damascus Avenue, Zion, IL 60099, USA(847) 746-8056bcauto.net
- Robbins Auto Salvage IncWheeling, IL · ~8 mi from Lake Forest2004 W 59th St, Chicago, IL 60636, USA(773) 925-6100robbinsautosalvage.com
- Global Auto RecyclingWheeling, IL · ~8 mi from Lake Forest31W450 Spaulding Rd, Elgin, IL 60120, USA(847) 608-4700globalautorecyclers.com
- City Auto WreckersWheeling, IL · ~8 mi from Lake Forest690 McClure Rd, Aurora, IL 60502, USA(630) 898-2900cityautowreckers.com
- Speedway SalvageWheeling, IL · ~8 mi from Lake Forest520 Madison Rd, East St Louis, IL 62201, USA(618) 876-3366speedway.ws
- Copart - Wheeling ILWheeling, IL · ~8 mi from Lake Forest110 E Palatine Rd Bldg 1, Wheeling, IL 60090, USA(847) 229-6150copart.com/locations/wheeling-il-156?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=gmb&utm_content=link-website
- Route 14 Auto PartsWheeling, IL · ~8 mi from Lake Forest14020 Washington St, Woodstock, IL 60098, USA(815) 338-2800route14autoparts.com
- Ducky’s Junk RemovalWaukegan, IL · ~8 mi from Lake Forest2713 W Grove Ave, Waukegan, IL 60085, USA(224) 201-7598site-ysqm8t4e0.godaddysites.com
- Auto Parts City Headquarters & PurchasingWaukegan, IL · ~8 mi from Lake Forest3535 Washington St Ste 200, Gurnee, IL 60031, USA(847) 244-7171apcity.com
- Your Choice AutosWaukegan, IL · ~8 mi from Lake Forest2741 Belvidere Rd, Waukegan, IL 60085, USA(847) 782-8786yourchoiceautos.com/?utm_source=YC+WAUKEGAN+GMB&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=organic+GMB
- Waukegan Auto AuctionWaukegan, IL · ~8 mi from Lake Forest2731 Belvidere Rd, Waukegan, IL 60085, USA(847) 782-5786waukeganautoauction.com/?utm_source=WAA+GMB&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=organic+GMB
- CFSC Checks Cashed Grand & Greenbay Currency Exchange and Auto LicenseWaukegan, IL · ~8 mi from Lake Forest3200 Grand Ave, Waukegan, IL 60085, USA(847) 782-9776locations.cfsc.com/illinois/waukegan/3200-grand-ave
- K Y N Cash For Junk Cars IncPalatine, IL · ~11 mi from Lake Forest5938 S Bishop St, Chicago, IL 60636, USA(773) 698-3905kyncashforjunkcars.com
- Lobos Luna Cash For Junk CarsPalatine, IL · ~11 mi from Lake Forest431 Mallview Ln, Bolingbrook, IL 60440, USA(815) 412-4956lobosluna.com
- Car City IncPalatine, IL · ~11 mi from Lake Forest2232 N Rand Rd, Palatine, IL 60074, USA(847) 496-4250carcitychicago.com
- All In Auto IncPalatine, IL · ~11 mi from Lake Forest2111 N Rand Rd, Palatine, IL 60074, USA(847) 752-5200allinautoinc.com
- Palatine Currency ExchangePalatine, IL · ~11 mi from Lake Forest185 W Northwest Hwy, Palatine, IL 60067, USA(847) 359-1144cash2gofinancial.com/palatine-currency-exchange
- Junk LoversPalatine, IL · ~11 mi from Lake Forest850 W Northwest Hwy Ste 5, Palatine, IL 60067, USA(312) 522-5498junk-lovers.com
- Perfect Auto SalesPalatine, IL · ~11 mi from Lake Forest20077 N Rand Rd, Palatine, IL 60074, USA(847) 963-9700palatineperfectauto.com
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
Where are the junkyards near Lake Forest, IL?
79 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 SMB Auto Wrecking, Cash for Junk Cars & Trucks (~7 mi).
Salvage yards near Lake Forest, IL
Listings within about 40 miles of Lake Forest with "salvage yard" in their business name include Robbins Auto Salvage Inc (~8 mi), Speedway Salvage (~8 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
Listings within about 40 miles of Lake Forest with "junkyard" in their business name include SMB Auto Wrecking, Cash for Junk Cars & Trucks (~7 mi), Top Quality Towing - Junk Cars for Cash (~7 mi), Cash For Junk Cars Des Plaines (~8 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.
Scrap yards in Lake Forest
None of the 79 businesses we list near Lake Forest name themselves a scrap yard, but the junkyards and auto recyclers above generally buy the same cars. Call ahead to confirm, or compare with Peddle's instant online offer (free referral, free towing) using the form above.
Car recyclers near Lake Forest
Listings within about 40 miles of Lake Forest with "car recycler" in their business name include SMB Auto Wrecking, Cash for Junk Cars & Trucks (~7 mi), Global Auto Recycling (~8 mi), City Auto Wreckers (~8 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.
How much do junkyards near Lake Forest pay for a car?
Yards mostly pay on weight and parts value. As a guide, non-running sedans in the Lake Forest area typically bring $200–$925 and pickups $600–$3,575, based on ~$200/ton Midwest-region scrap. Ask each yard whether towing is included — that can change your net payout.
Do I need a title to sell to a junkyard in Illinois?
Illinois expects a title for the sale; if yours is lost, Illinois Secretary of State replaces it (VSD-190).