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Junkyards and Car Recyclers Near Wauconda, IL

We found 52 junkyards, salvage and scrap yards or car recyclers within about 40 miles of Wauconda (Lake County), from Google business listings. The closest is T & C Metal Co. in Crystal Lake, IL, about 10 mi from the Wauconda city center. Call a few for quotes, or compare them against an instant online offer with free towing.

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52 junkyards and car recyclers within about 40 miles of Wauconda

  1. T & C Metal Co.
    Crystal Lake, IL · ~10 mi from Wauconda
    378 Prairie St, Crystal Lake, IL 60014, USA
    (815) 459-4445tandcmetalrecycling.com
  2. Car City Inc
    Palatine, IL · ~12 mi from Wauconda
    2232 N Rand Rd, Palatine, IL 60074, USA
    (847) 496-4250carcitychicago.com
  3. All In Auto Inc
    Palatine, IL · ~12 mi from Wauconda
    2111 N Rand Rd, Palatine, IL 60074, USA
    (847) 752-5200allinautoinc.com
  4. Junk Lovers
    Palatine, IL · ~12 mi from Wauconda
    850 W Northwest Hwy Ste 5, Palatine, IL 60067, USA
    (312) 522-5498junk-lovers.com
  5. Auto Parts City Headquarters & Purchasing
    Gurnee, IL · ~12 mi from Wauconda
    3535 Washington St Ste 200, Gurnee, IL 60031, USA
    (847) 244-7171apcity.com
  6. Cash For Cars - Wheeling
    Wheeling, IL · ~14 mi from Wauconda
    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
  7. Copart - Wheeling IL
    Wheeling, IL · ~14 mi from Wauconda
    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
  8. Autos of Chicago
    Arlington Heights, IL · ~14 mi from Wauconda
    1555 E Rand Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60004, USA
    (224) 858-4007autosofchicago.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=gbp
  9. Ducky’s Junk Removal
    Waukegan, IL · ~16 mi from Wauconda
    2713 W Grove Ave, Waukegan, IL 60085, USA
    (224) 201-7598site-ysqm8t4e0.godaddysites.com
  10. Your Choice Autos
    Waukegan, IL · ~16 mi from Wauconda
    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 · ~16 mi from Wauconda
    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 · ~16 mi from Wauconda
    3200 Grand Ave, Waukegan, IL 60085, USA
    (847) 782-9776locations.cfsc.com/illinois/waukegan/3200-grand-ave
  13. Route 14 Auto Parts
    Woodstock, IL · ~17 mi from Wauconda
    14020 Washington St, Woodstock, IL 60098, USA
    (815) 338-2800route14autoparts.com
  14. Cash For Cars - Chicago North
    Elgin, IL · ~18 mi from Wauconda
    1475 Bluff City Blvd Ste B, Elgin, IL 60120, USA
    (630) 349-7204
  15. Global Auto Recycling
    Elgin, IL · ~18 mi from Wauconda
    31W450 Spaulding Rd, Elgin, IL 60120, USA
    (847) 608-4700globalautorecyclers.com
  16. Quick Auto Recycling
    Elgin, IL · ~18 mi from Wauconda
    11N302 Gale St, Elgin, IL 60123, USA
    (847) 250-9800quickautorecycling.com
  17. BC Automotive, Inc
    Zion, IL · ~19 mi from Wauconda
    2809 Damascus Avenue, Zion, IL 60099, USA
    (847) 746-8056bcauto.net
  18. Cash For Junk Cars Des Plaines
    Des Plaines, IL · ~21 mi from Wauconda
    1685 E Oakton St, Des Plaines, IL 60018, USA
    (773) 937-8343cashforjunkcardesplaines.com
  19. American Cash For Junk Cars
    Addison, IL · ~24 mi from Wauconda
    1040 National Ave A, Addison, IL 60101, USA
    (331) 826-9395americanjunkcarbuyers.com
  20. SN Cash for Junk Cars
    Addison, IL · ~24 mi from Wauconda
    1459 Bernard Dr, Addison, IL 60101, USA
    (708) 897-6155sites.google.com/view/sn-cash-for-junk-cars/home
  21. North Shore Towing & Semi Truck Heavy Wrecker
    Evanston, IL · ~27 mi from Wauconda
    2527 Oakton St, Evanston, IL 60202, USA
    (847) 864-2828northshoretowinginc.com
  22. U.S.A Sell My Junk Cars For Cash
    Lombard, IL · ~28 mi from Wauconda
    999 N Garfield St, Lombard, IL 60148, USA
    (331) 462-7590sellmyjunkcarsforcash.com
  23. A+ Junk N Tow
    Bellwood, IL · ~29 mi from Wauconda
    1023 Cernan Dr, Bellwood, IL 60104, USA
    (708) 968-2505webuyjunkcars4cash.com
  24. B & O USED AUTO & TRUCK PARTS
    Sycamore, IL · ~34 mi from Wauconda
    800 Brickville Rd, Sycamore, IL 60178, USA
    (815) 895-6744
  25. JT Chicago Junk Car Buyer
    Woodridge, IL · ~36 mi from Wauconda
    3341 Hobson Rd Ste a, Woodridge, IL 60517, USA
    (331) 258-8112jtchicagojunkcarbuyer.one

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

Wauconda junkyard questions

Junkyards in Wauconda, IL

This page lists 52 junkyards, salvage and scrap yards and car recyclers within about 40 miles of Wauconda, 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 Wauconda?

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 Wauconda

With an accepted instant offer, towing from your Wauconda 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 Wauconda, IL?

52 businesses within about 40 miles of Wauconda are listed on this page with their address, phone and distance from the city center; the closest is T & C Metal Co. (~10 mi).

Salvage yards near Wauconda, IL

None of the 52 businesses we list near Wauconda name themselves a salvage yard. Businesses near Wauconda that buy or tow junk vehicles include T & C Metal Co. (~10 mi), Car City Inc (~12 mi), All In Auto Inc (~12 mi). Call ahead to confirm what they accept, or compare with an instant online offer with free towing using the form above.

Wauconda junkyard options

None of the 52 businesses we list near Wauconda name themselves a junkyard. Businesses near Wauconda that buy or tow junk vehicles include T & C Metal Co. (~10 mi), Car City Inc (~12 mi), All In Auto Inc (~12 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 Wauconda

None of the 52 businesses we list near Wauconda name themselves a scrap yard. Businesses near Wauconda that buy or tow junk vehicles include T & C Metal Co. (~10 mi), Car City Inc (~12 mi), All In Auto Inc (~12 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 Wauconda

Listings within about 40 miles of Wauconda with "recycler" or "recycling" in their business name include Global Auto Recycling (~18 mi), Quick Auto Recycling (~18 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 Wauconda 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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