Last updated October 4, 2026 · ranked from 3,295 Google reviews · How we rank
This list ranks 6 junk car buyers in and around Pontiac, MI, led by JUNK MAN TOWING & RECOVERY, Acme Auto Parts and Reliable Clunker Removal. Together they have 3,295 Google reviews; JUNK MAN TOWING & RECOVERY has the highest Google rating on the list at 4.9. Every place on the list is in Pontiac, MI. Rankings weigh Google rating, review volume, how complete and current each listing is, and our own notes on each place.
A repeat customer’s account of scrapping vehicles with JUNK MAN TOWING & RECOVERY since 2015, with fair prices and respect for their property, helps explain its No. 1 rank. Located at 749 Featherstone St in Pontiac, MI, the business buys junk cars and provides towing and lockout service, with hours listed as 24/7. Its 4.9-star Google rating across 60 reviews adds support, while other reviewers describe prompt towing, considerate service and effective communication. The business reports more than 10 years of service.
Buys junk cars
Open 24/7
Repeat customer praise
“10/10 service from this company. The right tire on my car was locked in place, preventing my car from moving. This guy handled it like it was no one's business. He was polite, he was fast, and even better, he offered the best price aroun…”
A 4.7 Google rating from 522 reviews helps earn Acme Auto Parts the No. 2 spot among junk car buyers in Pontiac, MI. At 986 Cesar E Chavez Ave, the business buys and sells used goods and offers battery recycling. Reviewers describe helpful employees, professional communication and a returned call—specific service strengths behind the rating. Hours run from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, with Saturday hours until 3:30 p.m.
Helpful employees
Battery recycling
Saturday hours
“Best customer service Dylan is very professional and Tommy did a really great job”
Clear quotes and on-time pickups put Reliable Clunker Removal at No. 3 among junk car buyers in Pontiac, MI. Reviewers describe free towing, cash paid on the spot, and payments that matched the original quote. One repeat seller reports the same straightforward process across three sales over several years. The business holds a 4.8 Google rating from 25 reviews and operates daily from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. at 164 Florence St. One negative review flags communication and customer service.
Free towing
Cash on pickup
Open every day
“Free towing and actual cash for a car that barely ran? Sign me up. They showed up on time, loaded it quick, and the payment was exactly what they quoted. No games, no surprises. That’s rare these days.”
Seven-day hours and a 4.5-star Google rating from 2,635 reviews help earn U-Pull And Save Auto Parts the No. 4 spot. Located at 240 E Columbia Ave in Pontiac, MI, the business buys junk cars and operates a self-service salvage yard. Reviewers describe friendly staff, helpful counter guidance on vehicles with compatible parts, and quick checkout. Hours run from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday.
Open seven days
Helpful counter staff
Self-service salvage yard
“GOT ARE PARTS NO PROBLEM THE STAFF WAS FRINELY AND GOOD”
Quick responses and friendly service help Trevinos towing & hauling earn rank 6 among junk car buyers in Pontiac, MI. Listed in the junk-car-buying category at 1223 Cherrylawn Dr, this family-operated, Latinx-owned business has a 4.7-star Google rating from 38 reviews. Reviewers describe affordable towing and dependable help, including service in subzero temperatures. One customer reported arrival within 20 minutes after a lengthy wait for another provider, while a repeat customer praised quick, friendly service across two visits.
Family operated
Quick response reports
4.7-star Google rating
“Trevinos is the best around! Fast, friendly, reliable, and more affordable than everyone else around. He towed my car into the dealer for a trade and charged me $50+ less than I was quoted from other local companies.”
Pickup within hours and payment before departure stand out in reviews of Rapid Junk, earning it the No. 9 spot among junk car buyers in Pontiac, MI. Customers describe free towing, same-day removal, and clear explanations of the selling process, including help clearing away non-running vehicles. The business at 115 Elm St holds a 4.7 Google rating from 15 reviews. Its seven-day schedule includes weekday hours from 8 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., giving sellers evening and weekend opportunities to get in touch.
Reviewers report free towing
Payment before departure
Open seven days
“They picked up my car within hours and paid me before leaving.”
Ratings and review counts shown are Google ratings, displayed with attribution.
How we ranked this list
Each junk car buyer is scored on a Bayesian-weighted rating (its rating adjusted for how many reviews it has compared with the Pontiac category average), how recently we verified its details, and how complete its listing is. Scores and ranks are stored, so the order only changes when the underlying data changes.
Which junk-car buyer in Pontiac, MI is open 24 hours?
JUNK MAN TOWING & RECOVERY lists 24-hour hours every day and specializes in buying junk cars, towing vehicles, and lockout service. It is at 749 Featherstone St, Pontiac, MI, and its phone number is 248-499-4112.
Who accepts cars that no longer run in Pontiac, MI?
Pontiac Auto Salvage explicitly accepts running and non-running vehicles. Reviewers describe selling it a car with a locked engine and an unfinished project car with a failed motor. Call 810-643-9925. Rapid Junk customers also describe removal of a non-running truck and a vehicle with transmission problems.
Which businesses have customer reports of free towing and cash payment?
Reliable Clunker Removal and Rapid Junk both have reviews describing free towing and payment at pickup. A Reliable Clunker Removal reviewer says the payment matched the quote; Rapid Junk reviewers report being paid before the truck left. Contact Reliable Clunker Removal at 586-666-6797 or Rapid Junk at 248-988-9243.
What Sunday hours do junk-car removal businesses offer in Pontiac, MI?
JUNK MAN TOWING & RECOVERY is open 24 hours on Sunday. Reliable Clunker Removal lists Sunday hours of 9 a.m.–8 p.m., Pontiac Auto Salvage lists 9 a.m.–6 p.m., and Rapid Junk lists 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
How do ratings and review counts compare among the junk-car buying options?
JUNK MAN TOWING & RECOVERY has a 4.9 Google rating from 60 reviews. Reliable Clunker Removal has 4.8 from 25, Pontiac Auto Salvage has 4.8 from 20, and Rapid Junk has 4.7 from 15. Positive excerpts cover pickup speed, payment, and vehicle removal; Reliable Clunker Removal and Pontiac Auto Salvage also each have a supplied one-star review criticizing communication and customer service.
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