The 10 Best Junk Car Buyers in Royal Oak, MI

Last updated October 14, 2026 · ranked from 1,109 Google reviews · How we rank

This list of junk car buyers in Royal Oak, MI brings together three entries in the city and four nearby options. The list includes nearby options in Warren, Detroit, and Oak Park. Incredible Towing leads the ranking with a 4.8 Google rating from 178 reviews, followed by Henderson Towing, LLC at 4.7 from 724 reviews. Among the entries in Royal Oak, MI, Oak Auto Salvage has a 5.0 rating from 17 reviews. Quick Lift Towing and Transportation in Warren also holds a 5.0 rating, based on 26 reviews. In Oak Park, Detroit Junk Car Buyers has a 4.5 rating from 120 reviews.

Top picks at a glance

  1. 1Henderson Towing, LLCHenderson Towing, LLC holds a 4.7 Google rating across 724 reviews, listed on Google as towing service.
  2. 2Incredible TowingIncredible Towing holds a 4.8 Google rating across 178 reviews, listed on Google as towing service.
  3. 3Quick Lift Towing and TransportationListed as a junk car buyer, the Warren-based business provides towing and transportation in southeast Michigan and holds a 5-star Google rating across 26 reviews.
  1. Henderson Towing, LLC in Detroit1

    Henderson Towing, LLC

    4.7(724)· Google4.7 out of 5 from 724 reviews (Google rating)

    Towing service · Serves Royal Oak · Detroit · 3.0 mi

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    Henderson Towing, LLC holds a 4.7 Google rating across 724 reviews, listed on Google as towing service.

    • Open 24 hours
    • 724 Google reviews
    • Friendly service feedback
    “Fast, efficient, friendly, and good pricing”
    — conner stonefish, 2026-09-20 · google

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  2. Incredible Towing in Warren2

    Incredible Towing

    4.8(178)· Google4.8 out of 5 from 178 reviews (Google rating)

    Towing service · Serves Royal Oak · Warren · 4.3 mi

    Own this business? Claim itOpen now · closes 12:00 AM

    Incredible Towing holds a 4.8 Google rating across 178 reviews, listed on Google as towing service.

    • Available 24/7
    • 4.8 Google rating
    • Auto recovery services
    “Mo came to the rescue in less than 30 minutes, seriously an amazing driver, couldn't ask for more”
    — Miles, 2026-09-07 · google

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  3. Quick Lift Towing and Transportation in Warren3

    Quick Lift Towing and Transportation

    5.0(27)· Google5.0 out of 5 from 27 reviews (Google rating)

    Towing service · Serves Royal Oak · Warren · 3.4 mi

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    Listed as a junk car buyer, the Warren-based business provides towing and transportation in southeast Michigan and holds a 5-star Google rating across 26 reviews. Reviewers describe upfront service, quick responses and reliable pickups, including one customer who used the company three times. Another praises the care taken with his property while a truck he was selling was towed.

    • Clear communication
    • Reliable vehicle pickups
    • 5-star Google rating
    “I had a great experience getting my car towed away with Quick Lift Towing! The customer service/woman I spoke to on the phone was EXTREMELY nice and understanding. I had to find my title and call her back, and she was very forthright abo…”
    — Joseph Hanner, 2026-07-21 · google

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  4. Oak Auto Salvage in4

    Oak Auto Salvage

    5.0(17)· Google5.0 out of 5 from 17 reviews (Google rating)

    Auto wrecker · Serves Royal Oak · 1.4 mi

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    Oak Auto Salvage holds a 5.0 Google rating across 17 reviews, listed on Google as auto wrecker.

    • Free towing
    • Cash on pickup
    • Weekend hours
    “Battery dead, no keys, wouldn't start and hadn't moved in eighteen months. None of that was a problem for them. Loaded it up without any fuss and cash was handed over before they left.”
    — Avery Young, 2026-09-20 · google

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  5. PROMINENT TOW SERVICE in Ferndale5

    PROMINENT TOW SERVICE

    5.0(11)· Google5.0 out of 5 from 11 reviews (Google rating)

    Towing service · Serves Royal Oak · Ferndale · 1.8 mi

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    PROMINENT TOW SERVICE holds a 5.0 Google rating across 11 reviews, listed on Google as towing service.

    “they got to me after my tire blowout on the highway shoulder and the whole thing felt very well managed from beginning to end The dispatcher stayed clear and direct, the driver arrived when they said he would, and he loaded my car carefu…”
    — BOATENG ERIC ASARE, 2026-08-27 · google

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  6. Royal Oak Towing Guys in6

    Royal Oak Towing Guys

    5.0(6)· Google5.0 out of 5 from 6 reviews (Google rating)

    Towing service · Serves Royal Oak · 1.4 mi

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    Royal Oak Towing Guys holds a 5.0 Google rating across 6 reviews, listed on Google as towing service.

    • Listed 24/7 hours
    • 5-star Google rating
    • Prompt arrivals reported
    “Darnell was amazing! Showed up within 20 minutes of calling. Turned this totally stressful situation into something much more bearable!”
    — Alyssa Bessinger, 2023-10-23 · google

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  7. Triple3 Royal's Towing Company in7

    Triple3 Royal's Towing Company

    4.4(13)· Google4.4 out of 5 from 13 reviews (Google rating)

    Towing service · Serves Royal Oak · 1.3 mi

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    Triple3 Royal's Towing Company holds a 4.4 Google rating across 13 reviews, listed on Google as towing service.

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  8. Detroit Junk Car Buyers in Oak Park8

    Detroit Junk Car Buyers

    4.5(120)· Google4.5 out of 5 from 120 reviews (Google rating)

    Auto wrecker · $ · Serves Royal Oak · Oak Park · 2.9 mi

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    Noemic network business

    Open now · closes 11:59 PM

    Detroit Junk Car Buyers holds a 4.5 Google rating across 120 reviews, listed on Google as auto wrecker.

    • Free vehicle pickup
    • Same-day payment
    • Buys non-running vehicles

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  9. OPB Towing Inc in9

    OPB Towing Inc

    5.0(5)· Google5.0 out of 5 from 5 reviews (Google rating)

    Towing service · Serves Royal Oak · 3.2 mi

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    OPB Towing Inc is a towing service that lists the Oak Park and Detroit area as its service territory. Its stated services include towing for vehicles with flat tires or other car trouble, along with winch-out, recovery and wrecker service. The business also says it has tow truck operators on standby to assist drivers whose vehicles have broken down. Its description emphasizes quick response and reliable service, though no specific response times or operating hours are provided. The supplied Google listing shows a 5-star rating from five reviews, a small review total to keep in mind when considering that score. No street address or pricing details are included in the supplied information. For readers in Royal Oak, MI, coverage should be confirmed directly, since the business description names Oak Park and Detroit rather than Royal Oak, MI.

    “These guys are amazing. They showed up so fast when my husband's car broke down and got us towed to the nearest service station”
    — Angelina George, 2022-10-14 · google

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  10. The Royal Oak Towing Company in Royal Oak10

    The Royal Oak Towing Company

    4.3(8)· Google4.3 out of 5 from 8 reviews (Google rating)

    Towing service

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    The Royal Oak Towing Company holds a 4.3 Google rating across 8 reviews, listed on Google as towing service.

    • Open 24 hours
    • Oakland County service
    • Quick responses noted
    “Called and got immediate response. Arrived within 5 minutes. Driver (James) courteous and knowledgeable. Will not hesitate to use again .”
    — Ed De, 2026-06-23 · google

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Compare at a glance

Comparison of the best junk car buyers in Royal Oak, MI
#PlaceGoogle ratingPriceGoogle reviewsNeighborhoodPhoneOpen now
1Henderson Towing, LLC4.7(724)4.7 out of 5 from 724 reviews (Google rating)—724Serves Royal Oak · Detroit · 3.0 mi+1313-837-7777Open
2Incredible Towing4.8(178)4.8 out of 5 from 178 reviews (Google rating)—178Serves Royal Oak · Warren · 4.3 mi+1586-251-5675Open
3Quick Lift Towing and Transportation5.0(27)5.0 out of 5 from 27 reviews (Google rating)—27Serves Royal Oak · Warren · 3.4 mi+1586-277-4229—
4Oak Auto Salvage5.0(17)5.0 out of 5 from 17 reviews (Google rating)—17Serves Royal Oak · 1.4 mi+1947-622-9473Closed
5PROMINENT TOW SERVICE5.0(11)5.0 out of 5 from 11 reviews (Google rating)—11Serves Royal Oak · Ferndale · 1.8 mi+1248-331-8656Open
6Royal Oak Towing Guys5.0(6)5.0 out of 5 from 6 reviews (Google rating)—6Serves Royal Oak · 1.4 mi+1248-479-6495Open
7Triple3 Royal's Towing Company4.4(13)4.4 out of 5 from 13 reviews (Google rating)—13Serves Royal Oak · 1.3 mi+1313-513-6594Open
8Detroit Junk Car Buyers4.5(120)4.5 out of 5 from 120 reviews (Google rating)$120Serves Royal Oak · Oak Park · 2.9 mi(313) 479-3777Open
9OPB Towing Inc5.0(5)5.0 out of 5 from 5 reviews (Google rating)—5Serves Royal Oak · 3.2 mi+1313-513-8706—
10The Royal Oak Towing Company4.3(8)4.3 out of 5 from 8 reviews (Google rating)—8—+1248-720-6637Open

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 Royal Oak 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.

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junk car buyers in Royal Oak, MI: common questions

Who buys junk cars in Royal Oak, MI?
The local businesses listed here are verified Maps results in Royal Oak whose stored categories match car buying, auto wrecking, salvage, recycling or towing. Call first to confirm they buy your vehicle and ask what documents they require.
Where can I find junkyards near Royal Oak?
This guide keeps businesses outside Royal Oak as nearby options rather than presenting them as local. Check each listing address before arranging a drop-off or tow.
Are there car recyclers near Royal Oak?
Yes. The broader verified results include auto-salvage, scrap-metal and vehicle-recycling businesses near Royal Oak. Nearby businesses are identified by their actual municipality.
How are Royal Oak junk car buyers ranked?
The organic list uses the guide’s stored scoring method: Bayesian-weighted Google rating, review volume, distance, freshness and listing completeness. Affiliated online services are not ranked.
Should I call before having a junk car towed?
Yes. Confirm that the business buys your vehicle, ask what title or identification it requires, and verify any towing arrangements before accepting an offer.

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