Shows like Junkyard Wars may have made old cars and assorted mechanical bits fascinating on television, but what about real junkyards? Where are the coolest junkyards in America?
The National Motor Vehicle Title Information Service (NMVTIS) keeps records of all vehicles in junk yards, salvage yards, and auto recyclers around the country. This registry serves a few purposes. First, it makes it easier for those who may need parts to find them. States and consumers can also use this resource to ensure junked vehicles aren’t being resold to unsuspecting buyers. Finally, it prevents vehicle identification numbers (VINs) of totaled cars from being used on stolen vehicles.
But junkyards contain more than just wrecked cars and trucks. While any junkyard can be home to cool finds and treasures, some stand out more than others.







