This rating is based on customer reviews, inventory size, pricing, and service quality
Based on recent reviews, Kelseyville Auto Salvage in Kelseyville, CA rates about 75/100, generally positive but inconsistent. Many cite friendly, hands-on staff (Cesar/Mike/Jaime), quick pulling/loading, fair-to-competitive pricing, 30-day warranties, and a big yard with lots of older U.S. vehicles. Common gripes: high or shifting prices, occasional rude or impatient service, poor phone response, limited post-2018 inventory, unclear entry/signage, muddy dirt lot (bring boots), limited Saturday hours, spotty cell signal. Finding specific parts can be hit-or-miss; good value if you’re flexible.
What clients say about Kelseyville Auto Salvage in Kelseyville (CA)
Limited car selections. Don't go here if you're looking for parts for anything newer than 2018. Also, it is extremely muddy in the winter so wear waterproof boots or you will regret it. And they have limited saturday hours. They close around noon on Saturdays so get there early.
The manager Caesar helped me out a lot when my 2000 Chevy Tahoe ol boy went into a ditch in Tuolumne county.
Fixed my headlights, my hood and my fender.
Straighten out the front face of my vehicle.
All for a amazing price.
Oh and going to paint the hood and fender for no extra cost
God the Father YHWH lead me to Kelseyville auto salvage in Yeshua's name
Hooked me up with a brake and light inspection for DMV for 350 bucks through his friend that does those.
Treated like royalty by these amazing people
Kind of disappointing tbh. There’s no sign where to enter or to pay. Also its pretty expensive. I was looking for a replacement side mirror and its there, but they wanted 75$ for it when i could get it for 60$ online new. Based off of this one item it’s by far the most expensive junk yard I’ve been to. Also if you do go, it’s a dirt lot and after a rain it’s very muddy. I went about a week after a rain and tis still muddy like cake on mud. To get in is free though.
This was my first time. Went there to find a few small parts for my Honda. Wasnt able to find them. That's okay. I like salvage yards, rather therapeutic to me. There is quite a variett of older USA made vehicles, which took me by surprise. Like at a Pick & Pull, there arent usually any old vintage vehicles. This place is much larger than I thought it would be. I dont know why. Definately worth checking out, for sure. As I tend to say.......Enjoy!
When enquiring for part on the phone, man was openly impatient. Audible heavy sighs.
As a paying customer, my attempt to buy a tire and rim left me feeling as if I was inconveniencing him by my call to purchase a product he sold.
Obviously I went with another wreckers.
Just took my time and enjoyed my visit got my part and found things I had been looking for .cold sodas clean bathrooms and polite people operating professional and informative (true)
A friend of mine's brother and her went out there to go and pick up some parts she needed for her car her brother put his phone down someplace and then they looked all over and couldn't find it they called and said that they had found it a few days later and when we went to pick it up we were told that he was whoever found it
My uncle Mike rose is the original owner still half owner and they seem to know what they have when you call and ask any questions they are happy to answer. Great rates and friendly knowledgeable professional staff.
I have done business several times with Kelseyville Salvage and have received quality used parts for my projects, they have competitive pricing and alot of vehicles. Bring cash!
I was thrilled! Found a 12 bolt Chevy rear end for a fair price. They cut it out of the frame for me and loaded it up. The dude was pretty cool. Good experience.
A decent place to find used auto parts for most vehicles in a pinch if you're willing to get dirty. However the parts are usually way overpriced & they'll charge you different prices based on how you look or if they're having a good day or not. You could go in 5 days in a row and they'll give you a different price every day on the same item
I've been going here for years now and they usually have what I'm looking for but they are getting kinda expensive. Some things you might as well buy it new.
Caesar and mike are awesome people, and very helpful. Fyi if you need glass pay them to pull it . lol you pay befor you pull the glass so if it breaks its on you.......needless to say i helped my buddy pull a front windshield and we got it all the way free'd up and he leaned over the hood that wasnt shut all the way and when he did that , well it shut. and spider webed both bottom corners of the windshield. Moral of the story a few more bucks to pay a guy to have it waiting to be picked up is not only convenient but a safer bet cause its not on you if it does brake. Yup good times.
Called twice before driving out, was very specific on what I wanted. The part needed , did not have a interchangeable year. So asked if they had the right year, was told that they had two cars. When I got there, one was a year older and the other 6 years newer. The older one interchanged with the 4 years before. Wasted trip.
Got a tire here for an Ok price. Don't talk to Justin though he's really condescending and rude. Can't really go back to a business with people like that. Caesar was a cool guy.
I think this is a great place! It was my first time to a place like this but I liked it and found everything I needed plus more... I actually got some clothes out of some cars too that were pretty decent
I love coming here. But the employees are not there to help you. Most of the time with the exception of the front office, they don't even understand you. However 1 guy is doing a great job. He is the only guy who I could understand what he meant. Drives a forklift..... Professional.
Winter today and saved at least $140. My upper control arm bushings we're going out and instead of buying control arms I was able to get four new bushings well used bushings for about $20. I like this place I've only had three
These guys are just SIMPLY LOVELY ,. . KIND HELPFUL ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE NO IDEA WHAT YOUR DOING , SO HELPFUL AND CARE ENOUGH TO MAKE A DEAL SO YOU CAN GET BACK ON TRACK.. THATS WHAT I LIKE ..GOOD HONEST PEOPLE.
This is the only salvage yard left in the area in Lake county California. It's great when you can find what you need for your automotive project. Unfortunately their short on space so they are unable to carry a really large assortment of vehicles in order to always be able to find what you came looking for. Prices are reasonable though so that gives them a 4 star review from me.
This place has a great location right off the highway the person in the office is one of the most down to earth person and willing to work with you to get you back on the road not but only work with me on buying the part but afterwards helped me install it so I could get back on the road I have top repect and would do business with them till the day I couldn't thanks kelseyville auto cezar
Great. Wish there was more old 4x4's, but I guess there's just fewer with every passing year. Prices are fair and the yard is pretty well organized. If it's been raining, don't even think about going out in the yard. You'll be a lot happier if you wait until it dries out. I recommend this business.
