I got everything I needed for my car under $100 on a Tuesday. the camper I wasn’t expecting to buy but for $50 on a Tuesday. Thts a must. I’ll b a fool if I didn’t. N THANK YOU RENE FOR HELPING LOAD THE CAMPER **EVERY TIME I COME HERE THE STAFF IS VERY HELPFUL ALWAYS IN S GOOD MOOD**
*I updated my review to add 2 more stars, I appreciate the response from the owner. I hope the business will also update their website, gate sign and phone message with the correct hours* Their website, outside gate, Facebook and phone message all say they are open Thursdays. Google showed closed so I called. All of the other things said open. Got there and the gate was closed -- The Gate had the hours posted that they were open! Another potential customer was there and was also confused. If they are now closed thursdays they should update their website, phone message, giant sign and facebook.
This is a pretty nice lot. They have a lot of stuff, unfortunately, nothing I needed. It's still worth a look. Found a few nice old gems that I'm glad they didn't crush.
"I recently visited Circus Auto Parts U-Pull-It lot and was thoroughly impressed with my experience. The staff was knowledgeable and helpful, assisting me in finding the exact parts I needed for my project. The lot was well-organized and clean, making it easy to find the parts I was looking for. The prices were unbeatable and the quality of the parts was top-notch. I would highly recommend Circus Auto Parts U-Pull-It to anyone in need of auto parts. 5 stars all around!"
Overall positive experience with the majority of staff & other customers.
Despite having a price list internally, this is not shared with the customer. Twenty prices are shared on the website with no core included. Having been around for half a decade, I'm disappointed they are not more upfront with prices as is the new normal in the industry.
ABC Auto Parts & Circus Auto Parts are basically the same entity. At Circus you are getting what cars ABC did not want to pick off of themselves, for whatever reason. (Not worth time, cheap parts, etc.)
My main disappointment with Circus is the inability to haggle. While prices are certainly lower at a pick-and-pull, without the ability to haggle some parts are very unlikely to be bought as Circus's price exceeds their resale value. Pair this with the fact ABC takes the most desirable parts cars & you have a recipe for undesirables.
My handful of experiences at Circus, I truly have felt the general staff are happy to be there and help out. Although, I wish the manager would be more open to speaking about prices.
They literally strip EVERYTHING off the car that’s worth money and leave the frames. Called ahead of time asking for what we need and was told they don’t inventory but to come look. Knowing that they pull anything of value off them. Wasted a whole day off work driving there and back home for absolutely nothing.
I'm sure it's a nice place. But never be a women with a flat tire and pull over into there lot thats full of nothing but men and expect for one of the workers to offer you help. It ain't happening. I am grateful they allowed me to stay on the lot and wait for roadside assistance though.
I wish I could give it 0 stars. They strip the cars to the frame and sell all the parts that are worth anything over the counter nextdoor at ABC auto parts. Don't go here. Nothing is left on those cars worth anything.
Just went today ... haven’t been here in a while ... still good to come get parts you need ... people there were nice to deal with and half price Tuesday is definitely a great thing. Cheers!
Went there to get a few parts for my SO. The people there are very helpful and had many hard to find vehicles there. Prices were great on Half-Priced Tuesday! Thanks to George for being so helpful!
They have half price Tuesday, but one time I left my cordless impact at the check out, I was gone for 15 minutes and it disappeared.I asked them to check their cameras and they said that the cameras didn't work, Be careful!!!
I drove a considerable distance to visit this place, only to be turned away at 4:09 p.m. The website should correctly state the hours if staff members are going to close earlier than the stated time. This was extremely frustrating. I had 20 minutes, and I needed 10 at the most to secure the parts I needed.
For the avid grease monkey who wants parts to fix their car or truck, it's a good place to go. Just be sure to bring the tools you need to complete the job.
what a total dump. Nothing is organized. All imports are all mixed up. All suvs are mixed up. Anything that might of had a good part on it is stripped out. Very few with popular engines in them. I feel the yard next door that sells parts over the counter strips out all the good stuff then sends it to Circus. Its a Circus all right. Save your gas. Avoid that place. If you want to see a 1st class yard go to Waukegan ill to Parts City yard. You will NOT be disappointed. Trust ME. Everything is neat, organized n and well stocked.
Their return policy should be criminal. Don`t buy anything large there and make the mistake of having to take it back. Good luck finding parts you do need and getting your money back. We are out at least $250.00.
Not the best junkyard in the area, but serves its purpose. Could be better organized - currently separated into what appears to be two sections: cars and everything else (vans, SUVs, minivans and trucks). More difficult than it should be to locate the vehicle you're looking for. Would be better if it were arranged into sections for each vehicle make, as well as simply type of vehicle.
Also - there are no jacks allowed (probably due to insurance/safety reasons) so that may limit the type of part you will be able to pull, but all vehicles are already lifted off the ground, so you can get under them for the most part.
Most of the vehicles already have the wheels and tires removed, and you will find that the tires have been dismounted from the wheels, so if you're looking to pick up a quick mounted tire and wheel, this might not be your best bet.
Didn't notice any carts/wheelbarrows to use, so carrying your tools and parts will probably be more difficult than at other junkyards where wheelbarrows are available. Also - just walking through the yard is difficult, since there are a lot of discarded parts left laying all over the ground.
Prices are decent though, and they do have a return policy.
Overall, not my fave junkyard by far, but will do in a pinch.
Had to call 9 times to get an answer. Was told she didn't know any of the vehicles in the yard and I would have to come out and look myself. Not sure if this is a common thing but would rather buy on eBay than drive all the way there, pay, and waste my time looking if they don't even have my vehicle.
I have been to Circus quite a few times most of the time I found what I needed. They are very anal about any part that you have attached or will charge for little things that may not be much to you, but I guess they have the right to do that.
What I figured out a few yrs. back was that most pick your part yards have a standard used auto parts facility they work with.. circus/abc... u pull it/ab-reliable/lkq....meaning all the better stuff, low mileage engines/rims and trans are taken and sold there, not left to be picked over.
Not to say you cant find these things but just its basically the better stuff is selected through first.
Like this place! Bought my engine for my 2003 impala on sale for only 199.00 save me a lot of money and it really worked out for me,they also offer a 75 labor to remove it for me.all I have to do is pick it up the next day..I will definitely recommend this place.
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