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.
1Henderson Towing, LLCHenderson Towing, LLC holds a 4.7 Google rating across 724 reviews, listed on Google as towing service.
2Incredible TowingIncredible Towing holds a 4.8 Google rating across 178 reviews, listed on Google as towing service.
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.
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…”
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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.”
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…”
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”
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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.
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.