Best Junkyards in Grand Rapids Michigan

Top-rated Automotive Junkyards and Recycling companies meticulously vetted and reviewed within the Grand Rapids area.

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Walter's Auto Salvage
Walter's Auto Salvage

316 Burt Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49548

Salvage yardOpen now 3.5 5.1 miles

If I could give them zero stars I would. Called for a tow at 8pm was told he’d be arriving in 45 minutes , he was then called to a 911 call was told he’d be here in an additional hour which was fine called at 11:28 pm. Told he would be here within the hour. He called back at 12:17am to tell me he was having something repaired on the truck and wasn’t able to get here until 2am. I placed the keys in the car and went to bed for work I woke up at 630 am and my vehicle is still parked no communication nothing so I call and he says “ I didn’t know that car had a flat tire”. Dissatisfied is and under statement.

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1-800-Cars4Cash
1-800-Cars4Cash

2125 Turner Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49544

Scrap metal dealerOpen now 5.0

Super easy and friendly people. Wish I would have called sooner! Had a car sitting in the driveway for 2 years dragging me down. It became an eyesore. I called 4:30pm Thursday, they gave me a quote over the phone, and it was gone Friday during the scheduled appointment window. Was paid in cash the same amount quoted. Lisa, Sue, and Brian made the process simple and painless. If you have a car you want gone give them a call. You will feel a lot better and have extra funds to boot.

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GLR Advanced Recycling Cars
GLR Advanced Recycling Cars

2125 Turner Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49544

Scrap metal dealerOpen now 4.7

Second Experience: Called GLR to scrap an SUV, they put me through with Cars For Cash like they normally do. Gave them all of my information and they said a dispatcher would get a hold of me. This first call was at 9am. I called again around 2pm since I hadn't received a call or text. They put me through FOUR different people, and still no answer. I was told someone would reach out to me. So I waited, no call. 5pm. Guy on the phone doesn't even know what to do, but he says he'll call and text the person responsible and get back with me quickly. 5:30pm, I call them again. Once again he doesn't know what to do other than reassure me that someone will get a hold of me. This whole thing was extremely unprofessional and a waste of my time. Ended up having a local guy scrap my car, and he even gave me a slightly better rate. My first experience with GLR and Cars for Cash went well, but I can't recommend them after what happened to me the second time. I really needed to have this vehicle scrapped asap before I took a small trip outta town, and they did not pull through for me. It's now the next day as a write this review and they still have not texted or called. Thumbs down 👎 I do not recommend. If you do call them, make sure to have a backup plan.

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Pete's Auto Parts
Pete's Auto Parts

2544 Port Sheldon St, Jenison, MI 49428

Used auto parts storeOpen now 4.3 10.4 miles

Lindsey went above and beyond helping me find the right part. Price was fair, shipping was fast and packaged extremely well. Parts were in excellent condition. Thank you again!

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LKQ Pick Your Part Holland
LKQ Pick Your Part Holland

11475 Chicago Dr, Holland, MI 49424

Salvage yardOpen now 3.9 23 miles

Extremely HIGH prices on used parts. Same if not more cost than new on most parts. On top of that we pulled the parts. Made it to the counter after pulling bunch of front end parts off a Honda CR-V. Wow, come to find out I could get everything MUCH cheaper off eBay. They were also trying to charge me core charges on non rebuildable plastic and small brackets that mount to the radiator and also tried to charge a warranty fee without telling us. That should come with the parts like every other junk yard in America. LKQ is price gouging on junk parts that literally are about to be crushed. There’s is no reason for this. The purpose of these junk yards is to repurpose cars parts that would otherwise be just wasted. By there high prices this results in more cars just getting crushed and overtime increases overall waste. We did leave the parts there that we pulled. Majorly disappointed, disgusted, will not be back and advise not to go there. Also what’s this mystery coolant on the shelf that looks like sewage water. I highly recommend not using that in your engine unless you want to sell your car to them for scrap.

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Grand Valley Auto Parts, Inc.
Grand Valley Auto Parts, Inc.

9835 42nd Ave, Jenison, MI 49428

Used auto parts storeOpen now 3.7 11.2 miles

I was a Bit nervous at first as they were very hard to get a hold of on the phone or though E Bay messages, But I must say the items were delivered on time and they were in the shape that Jordan and the eBay add said they were. I am very happy with my purchase and would definitely do business with them in the future. Items were well wrapped. 4 star is because of communication otherwise this would be a 5 star all day. I still need to check rims for straightness but I see no reason they won't be. Thanks again guys.