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Junkyards and Car Recyclers Near Lake Zurich, IL

We found 53 junkyards, salvage and scrap yards or car recyclers within about 40 miles of Lake Zurich (Lake County), from Google business listings. The closest is Car City Inc in Palatine, IL, about 8 mi from the Lake Zurich city center. Call a few for quotes, or compare them against an instant online offer with free towing.

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53 junkyards and car recyclers within about 40 miles of Lake Zurich

  1. Car City Inc
    Palatine, IL · ~8 mi from Lake Zurich
    2232 N Rand Rd, Palatine, IL 60074, USA
    (847) 496-4250carcitychicago.com
  2. All In Auto Inc
    Palatine, IL · ~8 mi from Lake Zurich
    2111 N Rand Rd, Palatine, IL 60074, USA
    (847) 752-5200allinautoinc.com
  3. Junk Lovers
    Palatine, IL · ~8 mi from Lake Zurich
    850 W Northwest Hwy Ste 5, Palatine, IL 60067, USA
    (312) 522-5498junk-lovers.com
  4. Cash For Cars - Wheeling
    Wheeling, IL · ~9 mi from Lake Zurich
    110 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
  5. Copart - Wheeling IL
    Wheeling, IL · ~9 mi from Lake Zurich
    110 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
  6. Autos of Chicago
    Arlington Heights, IL · ~10 mi from Lake Zurich
    1555 E Rand Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60004, USA
    (224) 858-4007autosofchicago.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=gbp
  7. Auto Parts City Headquarters & Purchasing
    Gurnee, IL · ~12 mi from Lake Zurich
    3535 Washington St Ste 200, Gurnee, IL 60031, USA
    (847) 244-7171apcity.com
  8. T & C Metal Co.
    Crystal Lake, IL · ~13 mi from Lake Zurich
    378 Prairie St, Crystal Lake, IL 60014, USA
    (815) 459-4445tandcmetalrecycling.com
  9. Ducky’s Junk Removal
    Waukegan, IL · ~15 mi from Lake Zurich
    2713 W Grove Ave, Waukegan, IL 60085, USA
    (224) 201-7598site-ysqm8t4e0.godaddysites.com
  10. Your Choice Autos
    Waukegan, IL · ~15 mi from Lake Zurich
    2741 Belvidere Rd, Waukegan, IL 60085, USA
    (847) 782-8786yourchoiceautos.com/?utm_source=YC+WAUKEGAN+GMB&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=organic+GMB
  11. Waukegan Auto Auction
    Waukegan, IL · ~15 mi from Lake Zurich
    2731 Belvidere Rd, Waukegan, IL 60085, USA
    (847) 782-5786waukeganautoauction.com/?utm_source=WAA+GMB&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=organic+GMB
  12. CFSC Checks Cashed Grand & Greenbay Currency Exchange and Auto License
    Waukegan, IL · ~15 mi from Lake Zurich
    3200 Grand Ave, Waukegan, IL 60085, USA
    (847) 782-9776locations.cfsc.com/illinois/waukegan/3200-grand-ave
  13. Cash For Junk Cars Des Plaines
    Des Plaines, IL · ~16 mi from Lake Zurich
    1685 E Oakton St, Des Plaines, IL 60018, USA
    (773) 937-8343cashforjunkcardesplaines.com
  14. Cash For Cars - Chicago North
    Elgin, IL · ~17 mi from Lake Zurich
    1475 Bluff City Blvd Ste B, Elgin, IL 60120, USA
    (630) 349-7204
  15. Global Auto Recycling
    Elgin, IL · ~17 mi from Lake Zurich
    31W450 Spaulding Rd, Elgin, IL 60120, USA
    (847) 608-4700globalautorecyclers.com
  16. Quick Auto Recycling
    Elgin, IL · ~17 mi from Lake Zurich
    11N302 Gale St, Elgin, IL 60123, USA
    (847) 250-9800quickautorecycling.com
  17. BC Automotive, Inc
    Zion, IL · ~20 mi from Lake Zurich
    2809 Damascus Avenue, Zion, IL 60099, USA
    (847) 746-8056bcauto.net
  18. American Cash For Junk Cars
    Addison, IL · ~20 mi from Lake Zurich
    1040 National Ave A, Addison, IL 60101, USA
    (331) 826-9395americanjunkcarbuyers.com
  19. SN Cash for Junk Cars
    Addison, IL · ~20 mi from Lake Zurich
    1459 Bernard Dr, Addison, IL 60101, USA
    (708) 897-6155sites.google.com/view/sn-cash-for-junk-cars/home
  20. Route 14 Auto Parts
    Woodstock, IL · ~20 mi from Lake Zurich
    14020 Washington St, Woodstock, IL 60098, USA
    (815) 338-2800route14autoparts.com
  21. North Shore Towing & Semi Truck Heavy Wrecker
    Evanston, IL · ~23 mi from Lake Zurich
    2527 Oakton St, Evanston, IL 60202, USA
    (847) 864-2828northshoretowinginc.com
  22. U.S.A Sell My Junk Cars For Cash
    Lombard, IL · ~24 mi from Lake Zurich
    999 N Garfield St, Lombard, IL 60148, USA
    (331) 462-7590sellmyjunkcarsforcash.com
  23. A+ Junk N Tow
    Bellwood, IL · ~25 mi from Lake Zurich
    1023 Cernan Dr, Bellwood, IL 60104, USA
    (708) 968-2505webuyjunkcars4cash.com
  24. JT Chicago Junk Car Buyer
    Woodridge, IL · ~32 mi from Lake Zurich
    3341 Hobson Rd Ste a, Woodridge, IL 60517, USA
    (331) 258-8112jtchicagojunkcarbuyer.one
  25. Quick Cash Junk Cars Inc.
    Chicago, IL · ~33 mi from Lake Zurich
    5626 South King Drive, Chicago, IL 60639, USA
    (773) 562-7904cashjunkcarschicago.com

Independent businesses listed from Google business listings; distances are straight-line from the Lake Zurich city center. They are not affiliated with JunkUrCar.

Lake Zurich junkyard questions

Junkyards in Lake Zurich, IL

This page lists 53 junkyards, salvage and scrap yards and car recyclers within about 40 miles of Lake Zurich, 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.

Who buys junk cars in Lake Zurich?

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 Illinois (statewide, all conditions), our price index shows a $400 median instant offer (middle half $300–$550, 1,397 real instant offers, Mar 2022–Nov 2026); $0 offers are excluded. Offers are not guaranteed.

Junk car removal in Lake Zurich

With an accepted instant offer, towing from your Lake Zurich 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 Zurich, IL?

53 businesses within about 40 miles of Lake Zurich are listed on this page with their address, phone and distance from the city center; the closest is Car City Inc (~8 mi).

Salvage yards near Lake Zurich, IL

None of the 53 businesses we list near Lake Zurich name themselves a salvage yard. Businesses near Lake Zurich that buy or tow junk vehicles include Car City Inc (~8 mi), All In Auto Inc (~8 mi), Junk Lovers (~8 mi). Call ahead to confirm what they accept, or compare with an instant online offer with free towing using the form above.

Lake Zurich junkyard options

None of the 53 businesses we list near Lake Zurich name themselves a junkyard. Businesses near Lake Zurich that buy or tow junk vehicles include Car City Inc (~8 mi), All In Auto Inc (~8 mi), Junk Lovers (~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 Zurich

None of the 53 businesses we list near Lake Zurich name themselves a scrap yard. Businesses near Lake Zurich that buy or tow junk vehicles include Car City Inc (~8 mi), All In Auto Inc (~8 mi), Junk Lovers (~8 mi). Call ahead to confirm what they accept, or compare with an instant online offer with free towing using the form above.

Car recyclers near Lake Zurich

Listings within about 40 miles of Lake Zurich with "recycler" or "recycling" in their business name include Global Auto Recycling (~17 mi), Quick Auto Recycling (~17 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 Zurich pay for a car?

Ask each yard for a quote using your vehicle's actual condition and whether towing is included. Across Illinois (statewide, all conditions), our price index shows a $400 median instant offer (middle half $300–$550, 1,397 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 Illinois?

Illinois expects a title for the sale; if yours is lost, Illinois Secretary of State replaces it (VSD-190).

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