De La Torre Towing, Houston TX: License, Hours, Records

About De La Torre Towing

Despite the towing name, the state record for this Etheline St business is a TDLR used parts recycler license, active until August 6, 2027. Hours do not appear in any source we checked. Gigante Used Auto Parts and Homestead Car and Truck Parts each sit 1.2 miles off, and Melara Investment is 1.3.

Last verified Oct 27, 2026.

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Buying parts and selling a car at De La Torre Towing

Licensed to buy cars

Its TDLR license covers buying vehicles to dismantle.

Selling your car here

A tow outfit holding a recycler license through August 2027 has the state's go-ahead to purchase cars it will dismantle, though De La Torre lists no price or offer for vehicles. L & E Auto Parts, 4 miles off, says plainly that it buys.

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Licenses and public records for De La Torre Towing

Licensed by TDLRUsed Auto Parts Recycler 2177, status Active, expires Aug 6, 2027 (list dated Oct 2026)

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TDLR	Used Auto Parts Recycler, No. 2177 Active, expires Aug 6, 2027

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Where is De La Torre Towing?

5538 Etheline St, Houston, TX 77039. It is one of 147 junkyards we list in Houston.

Is De La Torre Towing licensed?

Yes. TDLR lists a used auto parts recycler license (2177) with status Active, expiring Aug 6, 2027.

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Where De La Torre Towing is

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5538 Etheline St, Houston, TX 77039

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Junkyards near De La Torre Towing

Gigante Used Auto Parts
Hours posted

3.5 (75) 11724 Homestead, Houston, TX 77050 · 1.2 mi away

Saturday here runs the full 8 to 6, same as the weekdays, going by Google Maps, and only Sunday is off.
- Salvage yard
- Buys junk cars
- Open Saturdays
Reviews mention desk
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Homestead Car and Truck Parts
Hours posted

3.7 (89) 11833 Homestead Rd, Houston, TX 77050 · 1.2 mi away

TDLR keeps its recycler license active until March 31, 2027.
- Salvage yard
- Buys junk cars
- Open Saturdays
Reviews mention value, engine, pricing
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Melara Investment

6033 Mount Houston Rd, Houston, TX 77050 · 1.3 mi away

Three neighbors sit within half a mile of Melara Investment on Mount Houston Rd: Gigante Used Auto Parts, Homestead Car and Truck Parts, and J & B Auto Parts.
- Salvage yard
- Buys junk cars
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Landa Auto Recyclers
Hours posted

4.4 (63) 5218 1/2 Mount Houston Rd, Houston, TX 77093 · 1.3 mi away

A 30 day warranty and a promise that parts fit your vehicle come with sales here, according to its Google profile.
- Salvage yard
- Buys junk cars
- Parts warranty
Reviews mention product availability
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J & B Auto Parts
Hours posted

3.0 (41) 6401 E Mount Houston Rd, Houston, TX 77016 · 1.5 mi away

Renewal time is close for this E Mount Houston Rd yard: TDLR has its recycler license active but set to expire November 16, 2026, a few weeks after our October 28 check.
- Salvage yard
- Buys junk cars
- Open Saturdays
Reviews mention tires
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