Junkyards in Oregon 

Oregon, sometimes called the Beaver State, makes a wonderful place to live with a progressive government and what has consistently been cited among the highest quality of living standards in the United States. Often taking the time to venture out of cities and into the wilderness the state is famous for, Oregon residents love their Subarus, trucks and off-road vehicles. But the Oregon way of life is not ostentatious, and that means plenty of folks are looking for lower-priced solutions than paying full price for car parts from the dealer. Historically, Oregon junk yards have become contributing members of their local communities by shifting their focus toward excellent customer service. Even the "pick-a-part" yards that sometimes require users to bring their own tools and obtain the parts from recycled vehicles themselves commonly list their current stock online, while a new "on-demand" economy of ambitious auto recycling small businesses has sprung up who let you order any part delivered to your shop or home, right from your smartphone.

Oregon junk yards can apply for membership in the state's chapter of the international Automotive Recyclers Association. The industry advocacy, education and certification group has a searchable list of dozens of member OR salvage yards. Each participates in national activities and conventions, and has gone through a process to obtain the association's stamp of approval that its business practices and procedures are up to par.