This guide to the best junk car buyers in Wyandotte, MI compares three local businesses by customer ratings, review volume, services, and hours. Down River Scrap Iron & Metal Co., at 3901 11th St, has the highest Google rating of the three: 4.7 stars from 85 reviews. The family-owned business traces its history to 1928 and purchases and processes ferrous and non-ferrous metals, including copper, brass, and steel. Reviewers repeatedly describe friendly, helpful service and fair pricing. It also offers complimentary notary public services.
Fields Auto Parts, at 3832 11th St, holds a 4.6-star rating from 10 reviews and lists both buying and selling used goods among its offerings. Customer excerpts highlight Cliff’s knowledge, repair work, and used-vehicle sales, while one describes finding a spare tire for an older pickup.
Groat Brothers Auto Supply, at 1466 Eureka Rd, has the largest review count: 139 reviews and a 4.1-star rating. Positive excerpts discuss communication and repairs, including a starter replacement completed by the next day; one negative excerpt raises concerns about towing charges.
For scheduling, Down River and Groat Brothers open at 8 a.m. on weekdays, while Fields opens at 9 a.m. Down River and Fields also have Saturday morning hours, both closing at noon.
4.7(85)· Google4.7 out of 5 from 85 reviews (Google rating)
Junk Car Buyer
Closed · opens 8:00 AM
Down River Scrap Iron & Metal Co. is a family-owned metal recycling business and junk car buyer at 3901 11th St in Wyandotte, MI. Founded by Rose Wojtala in 1928, it describes itself as the third-oldest business in Wyandotte, MI. Her sons Raymond, George, Peter and Albert continued the operation in its second generation. In 2023, third-generation family member Timothy took the helm, working with his sons Timothy II and Thomas on modern upgrades for purchasing and processing ferrous and non-ferrous metals.
The center buys metals including copper, brass and steel, and also sells metal for home projects and local artists. Complimentary notary public services are another offering beyond its recycling work. The business lists on-site services and free street parking, identifies as LGBTQ-owned and veteran-owned, and lists itself as LGBTQ-welcoming and a transgender safe space. Its Google rating is 4.7 out of 5 across 85 reviews.
4.6(10)· Google4.6 out of 5 from 10 reviews (Google rating)
Junk Car Buyer
Closed · opens 9:00 AM
Fields Auto Parts is listed as a junk car buyer at 3832 11th St in Wyandotte, MI 48192. Its listed offerings include both buying and selling used goods, placing it on both sides of the secondhand market rather than solely in purchasing. The information provided does not identify specific types of parts in stock or describe which vehicles the business will buy. On Google, Fields Auto Parts has a 4.6 rating based on 10 reviews.
For customers planning a visit, the business lists in-store pickup and wheelchair-accessible parking. Credit cards and debit cards are accepted payment methods. These details establish several practical features of the location, though the listing does not provide hours, prices, or terms for vehicle purchases. The available information also does not specify how pickup is arranged.
