The most common vehicle in a junkyard is the Ford F-150. This truck has been the best-selling vehicle in America for over 40 years, which means more F-150s end up in junkyards and salvage yards than any other vehicle.
Most common vehicles found in junkyards:
- Ford F-150
- Chevrolet Silverado
- Honda Accord
- Toyota Camry
- Honda Civic
- Ford Explorer
- Toyota Corolla
- Dodge Ram / Ram 1500
- Chevrolet Impala
- Nissan Altima
Why these vehicles are common in junkyards:
- High sales volume: More sold means more eventually junked
- Long production runs: Models made for decades have accumulated millions of units
- Age: Vehicles from the 2000s and 2010s are now 10 to 25 years old and reaching end of life
- Parts demand: Junkyards stock popular models because customers need parts for vehicles still on the road
If you own one of these common vehicles, junkyards and salvage yards likely have strong demand for its parts. This can increase your offer when you sell your junk car for cash.