This rating is based on customer reviews, inventory size, pricing, and service quality
Reviews of Turner's Auto Wrecking in Fresno, CA are sharply mixed. Fans highlight a huge inventory (100+ acres, 10k+ cars), fair pricing, knowledgeable staff—especially Jerry—and a generally organized yard; many report parts located, pulled, tested, and even shipped fast. Complaints focus on customer service: unanswered phones, no callbacks, long waits, reluctance to pull small items, and occasional part-year mix‑ups. Strengths are breadth of classic and late‑model parts and value; weaknesses are communication and follow‑through. Overall: 70/100.
Went recently just to see what they have for steering columns and early tempest parts. They have plenty of steering column cores to build nearly anything.
You really need to visit in person if you're looking for a hard to find part. There is so much to search through. Their computer inventory was impressive, but it didn't show a 62 tempest fender avaliable, but there was a clean one out there marked as 61. And it may very well have came in on a 61 tempest that they parted. With so much inventory flowing easy mismark. This is why it is best for the customer to take a look out here, if possible.
Very friendly staff, very fair pricing. These yards and parts are not around anymore.
As far as poor customer service some complain about, I'm certain it isn't intentional, but I've been on the other side of the counter (not here), and honestly, some customers just don't know what exactly they are looking for and/ or don't realize that parts of these ages are not always in mint condition anymore. And not every staff member knows exactly what your part will look like, not to mention different plants of the manufacturers have used slightly different parts on same model cars, especially fleet or government vehicles, especially if there was a recall or superseded part replaced under warranty or by a shade tree mechanic to keep the car on the road in prior ownership.
There are treasures to be had here, if you are a serious classic car enthusiast or restorer, come pick out your part in person.
Got a window for my Plymouth voyager (so hard to find parts for my baby lol). They said it worked when taken out, but had for a while. It did not work, called them…told them…they said they had another and would test and swap if worked. Never heard back for a month, but no hard feelings bc I called Dec 22nd..crazy time of year. Called again last week, they apologized I was forgotten. Called back next day said they sadly had no working one. Full refund, and apologized profusely. Absolutely would buy here again, if they get my parts.
Complete opposite with my fuel rail experience somewhere else.
But not here trust and would buy again and get it shipped. I am in SD, and trust them, moving to HI for school next fall, will still use them.
Thank you!
This has been my go to for parts since I started driving back in the early 70s. Fantastic day just collecting parts and looking around the place they have a lot of treasure if you are into fixer uppers .
I did not get a chance to get their names, but the 3 gentlemen behind the counter in the office are great. I bought a quarter panel for my 1965 Oldsmobile jetstar 88, they had a spare car, cut it to length and sold it to me. I had to drive 3 hours to get it. Once there, they let me and a buddy walk around and check out their HUGE inventory. A whole bunch of cool, old american classics. From 30s to 80s and on! I even found a pair of door sills for my 1951 Plymouth. Thanks guy! Will definitely be back
This was the go to place for old car parts back in the early 2000s now they just seem to be to full of themselves, being from out of town it was always nice to be able to call and see if they had the car you needed parts from now they barely answer the phone and when they do they tell you they will call you back They Dont . I guess since they have been on the show Roadkill now they think that they need to get that type of attention.
They had the part that I needed they shipped it to me and I had no problems out of it perfect fit break booster for my 73 Lincoln Mark 4 Carl I appreciate you and the help that you did for me I looked all over for that booster and you came through with one thank you sir Billy failed
Biggest wrecking yard I've ever seen. Jerry is very knowledgeable with cars and motorcycles and even airplanes. Prices are great, over 10,000 cars from all years, place is 100+acres. Lots to see.
Very cool place, and the people are even better. Mr Turnner is a great guy. Very friendly . They all are, for that matter. Can't wait to return. If you need it They have it.
Excellent experience with Turner's. They keep their inventory up to date on car-part.com, which is how I found they have a part I needed. I called in and they were nice enough to go out in the yard, send me pictures of the part, and give me an estimate. Then, when I came out to pick up the part, they served me kindly and promptly, even pulled the part for me. Super nice. Thanks a ton to Karl and the guys!
At first. I was able to get parts from their yard with their assistance. But time and time again. The help is less and less. Just recently. Went for a visit for a part. I was told I need the part so they can verify it. If I had the part. I wouldn't need to be looking. Was also told it's too much labor to take apart small things or dismantle a part that didnt required lots of labor. I pushed I bit more. Then they turn and said most likely the cars won't have it. Seems to me they dont want to take apart vehicles that are already dismantled. Not good business.
Called into Turner's today after seeing it mentioned on cable TV in Australia. Great place. Great service. Jerry was pleasant to talk to and very helpful. Estimated prices quoted were very good, especially compared to prices back home (Sydney).
Hope to get back here one day and I plan to pack a screwdriver .
Turner's is possible the greatest classic auto wrecking yard left in ca. Full of build able project's and parts for nearly anything. Mr turner(jerry) is a fountain of knowledge and a Pleasure to just talk with! I look forward to getting back
My apologies to turners auto wrecking I wrote them a bad review that was intended for another business. I finally did business with Turners. They must have everything. The place is giant . Some of the best people to do business with. I purchased a large truck box from them and they removed it from the truck. When my transport failed Jerry offered me my money back. After all the work it took them to remove it. Not only that he tried to help me with the problem I was having as far as storage. I hope to be able to transport that box box because I would rather spend my money with Turners than anywhere else. A great place to do business.
I called them after going to I-Pull U-Pull, and they had the part I needed, pulled and tested within 10 minutes! I love the respect and courtesy they showed me and a 90 day guarantee is awesome! Got the part home and in the car, now she starts up perfectly! Thank you!!!!
So called a couple months ago, been trying to find out if they have some certain parts. Jerry has said about 4 times I'll call you back, well that hasn't happened, decided to try again 3 more calls, guy answers let me get you Jerry no, no thank you, so I told this guy what I was needing, ok let check into this for you. No response called back after 2 day's, oh I haven't checked yet. Called back again been 3 more days no response. Otherwards. This place is a waste of time.
Called two weeks ago. Told them the part I needed. Said it would be a couple days.. ok. Not so bad. Not all auto wreckers are computerized.
Told them the year. Comes back with the wrong year part. So. Im not sure if they are very competent. Think you would of looked it up. Waited another week. No call or text. Called today. To find out that they dont have the part.
So. Good customer service is the customer doesnt have to call you and ask again. You call or text. Definitely would not recommend this company. Waste of time.
I came from Montana specifically to find parts for a hard to find vehicle. They had what I needed! The staff was super friendly. You gotta chat with the owner if he had time, great guy. Don't stop what you doing
Went there for a seat track for my blazer. Waited 45mins. While someone was supposed to be bringing it up. Realizing they were very busy i left name number & what part i needed. They said would call me in morning. No call. I called them about 1:00pm. Said he had forgotten about me. Promised to get back to me soon. (After i reminded him how important it was). As i was donating the vehicle to a family member who needed it asap. It's been since Friday without a call.
Great place to get those hard to find parts for your classic or late model. Jerry Turner knows where every part of all 10,000 cars are, the man is amazing.
Called them after hearing about them. Reasonably priced, bought on a Friday, and received by the following Monday. Called about another piece, and drove the 180 miles each way to check it out. Got there at 7:45, met Mr. Turner, he told me where the truck was. I took a walk..............Whoa! if you need something i highly recommend checking with them first. He had one of his guys come out and take the running boards off which were in really nice condition, and although his guy had to use a torch, did not damage running boards at all! Pretty amazing to walk around and see how he has his place organized. Even has a runway...I wish my dad and brothers could have seen this place. Thank you to Mr. Turner and Daniel, I will be back...
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