Bakersfield, CA

Best Junkyards in Bakersfield, CA

11 junkyards ranked by reputation, with verified phone numbers, addresses and hours. Last reviewed: October 2026.

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Ranking

Top-rated junkyards and salvage yards in Bakersfield, CA

Ranked by weighted rating — real reviews from public sources.

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1BK AUTOPARTS 4.6 · 89
2A & B Auto Dismantling 4.5 · 106
3Motor City 2 Auto Wrecking 4.9 · 15
4San Luis Auto Parts 4.7 · 15
5Aloha Collision Parts 4.3 · 41
6Diaz Auto dismantling & Repair 4.1 · 83
7Higgins Auto Parts 4.1 · 222
8C & L Auto Dismantlers 4 · 102
9El Pulpo LKQ Central California 3.8 · 199
10El Pulpo Pick Your Part en Bakersfield 3.5 · 626
11Mendoza Auto Dismantling 3.8 · 339

Top pick

BK AUTOPARTS

This full-service parts counter near downtown Bakersfield sells new and used parts

4.6(89)

Some customers report prices below those at AutoZone and O'Reilly. Reviewers praise José, Moses, and Sal for finding hard-to-locate parts. The business also offers delivery and accepts Snap financing. Several reviewers describe curt responses from the manager when asking about returns or warranty claims, especially by phone.

(661) 327-7539

211 E California Ave Bakersfield CA 93307

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Saturday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Sunday: Closed

What customers like

Repeat customers name José, Moses and Sal for finding rare parts and explaining which one fits.
Prices below AutoZone and O'Reilly, according to several reviews; they carry both new and used parts.
They deliver and work with Snap financing.

Watch out for

Several reviews describe the manager as curt when asked for a return or warranty claim, especially over the phone.

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A & B Auto Dismantling

At A & B, you can pull a part yourself or ask staff to do it

4.5(106)

One reviewer says they received a part in 15 minutes. Some customers report prices below those at Pick-A-Part and LKQ. If the yard does not have your vehicle, staff may take your number and call when one arrives. A few reviewers describe curt phone service or starter prices close to those of new parts.

(661) 845-0256

5941 Panama Rd Bakersfield CA 93307

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Saturday: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Sunday: Closed

What customers like

Reviewers praise the quick service; one says they received a part in 15 minutes.
Nelly and Jorge help identify the right part; if they don't have it, they look for it and call you.
Cheaper than Pick-A-Part and LKQ, according to several customers.

Watch out for

Several reviews complain about curt phone service and starter prices close to those of a new part.
Limited parking.

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Motor City 2 Auto Wrecking

This small salvage yard on S Union Avenue has a 4.9-star rating, though it has relatively few reviews

4.9(15)

It has no website or online inventory, so call or stop by to check for a part. Reviewers mention low prices and a friendly owner. Several other salvage yards are nearby if you want to compare options.

(661) 835-7177

2017 S Union Ave Bakersfield CA 93307

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Sunday: 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM

What customers like

4.9 on Google: customers mention low prices and a friendly owner.
On S Union Ave, near other junkyards in case they don't have your part.

Watch out for

Still few reviews, so the rating may change.
No online inventory: you have to call or ask in person.

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San Luis Auto Parts

At this full-service yard, staff pull the parts for you

4.7(15)

Several customers recommend asking for Cande, and reviewers praise the service and reasonable prices. One reviewer reports receiving a bent rear axle, so inspect the part before installing it.

(661) 831-8444

1897 S Union Ave Bakersfield CA 93307

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Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Sunday: Closed

What customers like

Many five-star reviews mention friendly service and reasonable prices.
Ask for Cande, who helps you find the part.
Staff pull the part; it's not self-service.

Watch out for

One review reports a rear axle that turned out to be bent; check the part before installing it.

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Aloha Collision Parts

4.3(41)

This S Union Avenue shop specializes in new and used collision parts, including bumpers, hoods, headlights, and mirrors. Reviewers praise owner Jesse for explaining OEM and aftermarket options without pressure and helping find unavailable parts. Some describe the shop as cluttered or report counter prices that differed from phone quotes.

(661) 836-2101

2100 S Union Ave Bakersfield CA 93307

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Saturday: 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Sunday: Closed

What customers like

Jesse, the owner, explains your options (OEM vs. aftermarket) and helps you choose without pressure.
Good for hard-to-find collision parts; if he doesn't have it, he'll get it.
Fair prices, according to several reviews.

Watch out for

The shop is cluttered, and some customers saw the price change between the phone and the counter.

Local option

Diaz Auto dismantling & Repair

4.1(83)

This S Union Avenue business combines a repair shop and salvage yard: you can buy a used part and have it installed there. Parts buyers mention good prices and friendly service. Recent repair customers, however, report engine or transmission work that required multiple return visits. Get the scope, price, and warranty terms in writing before a major repair.

(661) 831-8820

2129 S Union Ave Bakersfield CA 93307

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Engines & transmissions

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Monday – Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Saturday & Sunday: Closed

What customers like

You can buy a used part and have it installed at the same location.
Several repeat customers name the staff for their friendly service.
They accept several forms of payment.

Watch out for

Recent complaints about the repair side: jobs that weren't done properly and several return trips to fix them.
One review says the phone price went up on arrival.

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Higgins Auto Parts

The Johnston family has run Higgins since 1951

4.1(222)

It sells engines, transmissions, body panels, and suspension parts, including online sales through eBay. Several 2026 reviewers say staff provided photos and refunds when parts were not as described. Some customers report paying in advance and collecting the part the next day, which may require two trips. Others describe curt phone service.

(661) 831-2411

12825 S Union Ave Bakersfield CA 93307

https://higginsauto.com/

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Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Saturday & Sunday: Closed

What customers like

In business since 1951; large inventory of engines, transmissions, body parts and suspension.
They sell online and ship to other states; several reviewers report receiving photos and a refund when a part was not as described.
Return policy if the part doesn't work.

Watch out for

They usually ask for payment up front and hand over the part the next day: that's two trips.
Several reviews mention curt phone service and warranties applied rigidly.

Local option

C & L Auto Dismantlers

This east Bakersfield yard on Edison Highway offers a variety of used parts

4(102)

Some reviewers praise the owner's service and low prices, while others say certain parts cost more than they would online. Its Google profile lost its reviews, so the rating shown here could not be reverified.

(661) 366-7710

3413 Edison Hwy Bakersfield CA 93307

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Saturday: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Sunday: Closed

What customers like

Reviews describe a friendly owner who helps you find the part.
Good variety of used parts.
Some reviewers report low prices.

Watch out for

Some reviews say certain parts cost more than buying them online.
The Google profile lost its reviews; we couldn't re-verify the rating.

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El Pulpo LKQ Central California

This local LKQ branch sells engines, transmissions, body parts, and paint equipment

3.8(199)

Reviewers praise the selection and say staff can locate specific parts quickly, though opinions about customer service are mixed.

(800) 832-8733

2115 S Union Ave Bakersfield CA 93307

http://www.lkqcorp.com/en-us/

Engines & transmissions

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Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM · Saturday & Sunday: Closed

What customers like

Large inventory of recycled auto parts.
Large chain with national backing.
Quick to locate specific parts, according to several reviews.

Watch out for

Mixed reviews about customer service.

U-Pull-It

El Pulpo Pick Your Part en Bakersfield

3.5(626)

At LKQ's self-service Pick Your Part yard on S Union Avenue, you can search the online inventory, bring your tools, and pull parts yourself. Reviewers praise the low prices and vehicle selection. You pay the entry fee even if you do not find the part you need, so check availability before making the trip.

(800) 962-2277

5311 S Union Ave, Bakersfield

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Sunday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

What customers like

You choose and pull the part directly from the car.
Low prices compared with new parts.
Large inventory with a wide variety of cars.

Watch out for

It's self-service: you bring tools and pay the entry fee even if you find nothing.

Local option

Mendoza Auto Dismantling

3.8(339)

The Mendoza family has run this S Union Avenue yard for more than 15 years. Staff locate and pull parts such as transmissions, engines, A/C compressors, and doors. Some customers have returned for years, but several one-star reviews from 2025 and 2026 describe faulty parts, a 25% restocking fee, and difficulty getting refunds for electrical parts. Ask whether a part has been tested and get the price and return terms in writing.

(661) 833-6648

7800 S Union Ave Bakersfield CA 93307

https://www.mendozaautodismantling.com/

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Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Saturday & Sunday: Closed

What customers like

More than 15 years in the area, with customers who have been coming back for years.
Staff pull the part; they handle transmissions, engines, A/C compressors and doors.

Watch out for

Several recent reviewers report receiving untested or faulty starters, alternators, engines, or transmissions.
According to several reviews, they charge a 25% restocking fee on returns and don't refund electrical parts, even after offering returns at the time of sale.
Several customers say they confirmed the part by phone and it wasn't there when they arrived.

At a glance

Bakersfield, CA junkyards compared

Junkyard	Rating	Reviews	Type	Warranty	Inventory
BK AUTOPARTS	4.6	89	Full-service	–	–
A & B Auto Dismantling	4.5	106	Full-service	–	–
Motor City 2 Auto Wrecking	4.9	15	Full-service	–	–
San Luis Auto Parts	4.7	15	Full-service	–	–
Aloha Collision Parts	4.3	41	Full-service	–	–
Diaz Auto dismantling & Repair	4.1	83	Full-service	–	–
Higgins Auto Parts	4.1	222	Full-service	–	Yes
C & L Auto Dismantlers	4	102	Full-service	–	–
El Pulpo LKQ Central California	3.8	199	Full-service	–	–
El Pulpo Pick Your Part en Bakersfield	3.5	626	U-Pull-It	–	Yes
Mendoza Auto Dismantling	3.8	339	Full-service	–	–

Quick pick

Which Bakersfield, CA junkyard to choose for what you need

Save money pulling parts yourselfEl Pulpo Pick Your Part en BakersfieldU-pull yard: pay the entry fee and remove the part yourself Check inventory before you goHiggins Auto Partslets you see what is in the yard from home Engines and transmissionsMotor City 2 Auto Wreckingspecializes in engines and transmissions

Before you go

Don't waste the trip

Confirm the part: make, model, year and condition — over the phone.
Compare warranties: especially on engines, transmissions and modules.
Check the hours: at U-pull yards, ask what time they stop letting people in.
Factor in the drive: the cheapest yard isn't worth it if it's far away and won't confirm stock.

What it costs

Typical junkyard prices for the most-requested parts

Posted prices from U-pull yards, showing the range from the cheapest to the most expensive. Use it to tell whether a quote in Bakersfield, CA is fair; the final price depends on the vehicle and the condition of the part.

Full price guide: 4,431+ parts (in Spanish)

Finding a junkyard near you in Bakersfield, CA

Looking for a specific part? Start with the ranking, check the comparison table to see whether the yard is U-pull or full-service, and call before you go to confirm availability, price and return policy. Inventory changes every day, and a two-minute call can save you a wasted trip.

Selling a junk car in Bakersfield, CA?

Before you accept an offer, ask whether they'll pick the car up, whether they pay cash, what paperwork they need (title, ID) and whether towing or fees come out of the price. Getting quotes from two or three yards can make a real difference.

Ratings and reviews are real and public. The ranking is ours: a Bayesian average that weighs each rating together with how many reviews back it up.

FAQ

Junkyards in Bakersfield, CA: frequently asked questions

What is the best junkyard in Bakersfield, CA?

Motor City 2 Auto Wrecking (4.9 stars) and San Luis Auto Parts (4.7) have the highest ratings, but with only 15 reviews each. Among yards with more reviews, BK Autoparts (4.6 from 89 reviews) and A & B Auto Dismantling (4.5 from 106) stand out for quick service and prices that customers say are below the big chains.

Is there a pick-and-pull (U-pull) junkyard in Bakersfield?

Yes. El Pulpo Pick Your Part on S Union Avenue is a dedicated self-service yard: bring your tools, check the online inventory, and pull the part yourself. The entry fee applies even if you do not find a part. A & B Auto Dismantling also lets customers choose to pull parts themselves.

Where are the junkyards in Bakersfield?

Most are on S Union Ave, in the 93307 area: Motor City 2, San Luis Auto Parts, Aloha Collision Parts, Diaz, El Pulpo LKQ, El Pulpo Pick Your Part, Mendoza Auto Dismantling and, further south, Higgins Auto Parts. If one yard doesn't have your part, the next one is close by. BK Autoparts is on E California Ave, A & B on Panama Rd and C & L on Edison Hwy.

Which Bakersfield junkyards are open on Sundays?

El Pulpo Pick Your Part (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM) and Motor City 2 Auto Wrecking (8:30 AM – 12:00 PM). BK Autoparts, A & B, San Luis, Aloha and C & L are open Saturdays but closed Sundays. Diaz, Higgins, El Pulpo LKQ and Mendoza are closed on both Saturday and Sunday.

Do Bakersfield junkyards give refunds?

It varies a lot. In 2026 several Higgins Auto Parts customers say the yard sent photos and refunded them when a part wasn't as described. At Mendoza Auto Dismantling, several reviews describe a 25% restocking fee and no refunds on electrical parts. Before paying, ask whether the part has been tested and get the return terms in writing.

Where can I buy used collision parts in Bakersfield?

Aloha Collision Parts on S Union Ave specializes in bumpers, hoods, headlights and mirrors, both used and new. Jesse, the owner, explains the difference between OEM and aftermarket parts, and if he doesn't have a part he'll find it.

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