Dayton, Tennessee
Cash for junk cars in Dayton, TN
2 yards in Dayton that buy junk cars.
Yards that buy junk cars in and near Dayton
8 yards-
Charlies Used Auto Parts
Hours postedWatch the calendar on this one: the Motor Vehicle Commission shows the dismantler/recycler license for Charlie's active only through November 30, 2026, a month past our last check.
- Salvage yard
- Buys junk cars
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Dayton Recycling
Hours postedCash for cars, cans and most other scrap metal: that's the offer on this Dayton yard's Google profile.
- Salvage yard
- Buys junk cars
- Pays cash
- Open Saturdays
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Jennings Used Truck Sales & Parts
Hours postedLicensing here runs well into 2028: the Motor Vehicle Commission has the dismantler/recycler license on this State Highway 30 W lot active until January 31, 2028.
- Salvage yard
- Buys junk cars
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K & C Auto Sales
Hours postedEPA inspected this Summer City Road yard on June 4, 2025, and its file shows a current permit along with a single out-of-compliance quarter among the last 12.
- Salvage yard
- Buys junk cars
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4-a Auto Salvage & Towing
Hours postedA tow operation runs alongside the parts counter here, with its Google profile listing light- and medium-duty towing plus roadside assistance.
- Full service
- Buys junk cars
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Webb's Used Cars
Hours postedOut on Highway 11 S, the one Athens yard in our records holds an active Tennessee dismantler and recycler license good to January 31, 2027.
- Salvage yard
- Buys junk cars
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Paul's New & Used Auto Parts
Hours postedEarly risers can reach this Dayton Pike counter at 7:30 on weekdays; it closes at 5:30 and skips weekends.
- Salvage yard
- Buys junk cars
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Ballard Auto Parts
Hours postedSeveral names attach to this Victory Street S.W.
- Salvage yard
- Buys junk cars
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Cash for junk cars in Dayton: what each yard has on record
| Yard | Why we list it | Title | Prices reported |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlies Used Auto Parts | Tennessee Motor Vehicle Commission salvage license | Not posted | None yet |
| Dayton Recycling | Says it buys cars | Not posted | None yet |
Title rules for selling a junk car in Tennessee
Tennessee yards need a signed title unless the car is 12 years or older and sold for parts or scrap. Then a signed statement, a thumbprint and a copy of your photo ID stand in.
What Tennessee yards pay for junk cars
$160 to $220 a ton
Whole-car prices published in Tennessee, newest Oct 2026. A 3,269 lb midsize sedan comes to about $260 to $360 by weight.
Cash for junk cars in Dayton: FAQ
Who buys junk cars in Dayton?
Charlies Used Auto Parts and Dayton Recycling. Each one either says it buys cars or holds a license to buy salvage vehicles.
Do I need a title in Tennessee?
Tennessee yards need a signed title unless the car is 12 years or older and sold for parts or scrap. Then a signed statement, a thumbprint and a copy of your photo ID stand in. Full Tennessee rules.