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From the latest reviews, Speedway Salvage in East St. Louis, IL scores 81/100: largely positive with notable caveats. Shoppers praise a big selection and generally low prices, clean, organized rows with spaced vehicles that make DIY pulls easier, and staff often helpful. Strengths include wide inventory, low entry fee (sometimes waived), and optional parts pulling for a fee. Common complaints: price hikes or inconsistency, very short powertrain warranties, bans on cutting tools, standing water/unpaved areas, no online inventory, slower rotation, and uneven service—rushed checkout and a few bias allegations. Expect lines at opening.
What clients say about Speedway Salvage in East St. Louis (IL)
Didn't have what I needed this time BUT, very well laid out! I've been here for another vehicle in the past. Easy in, get to your manufacturer, pick your parrt and pay a fair price. None of this, bring your hiking boots find your make, model and year to only find parts are stripped. And your Saturday wasted. Layout done right and fair prices.
A good place to go to get the parts you need for your vehicle. Some parts that they will pull for you are like an exhaust system for your vehicle; Otherwise Just ask them folks at the gate when you enter and they will fill you in on the price, ECT....
Not sure if they're under new management or something but I used to frequent this yard once a week for new inventory and not once did I leave empty handed or disappointed. I went yesterday for items that I actually needed, but ran out of time and was only able to grab 4 of the parts I was looking for. One (broken) rear cargo van seat missing a cushion and 4 plastic wheel covers. The man came around from the back and said "75 bucks." Now to put this into context, less than 6 months ago, I could purchase approximately 50-75 hubcaps/center caps and pay $120 +/-. A power/heated leather seat for my old Chevy Avalanche was $35. If the new price strategy works for them, great. It certainly doesn't work for me.
This was my first Salvage Yard experience near St. Louis, so I wasn't sure what to expect. The $2 entrance fee was a surprise, but not unreasonable. You won't find common parts pulled out and ready to pick up here, except a few tire/wheel sets. A good variety of cars, trucks and vans are grouped by similar make and model in the yard. I only saw two Jeep Wranglers. Both of which were down to just some body panels and frame; so look elsewhere for Jeep parts. Bring your own tools. This is definitely a pull-it-yourself kind of place.
I've been picking parts here for years. You can't beat the vast selection and prices. Gotta get there early because there are always people waiting to get in and strip all the new arrivals down to nothing.
Haven't bought any engines or transmissions from here but they are very resonable about their prices and the staff is usually pretty friendly. Very easy going buisness.
I was sold a faulty transmission I will never go to these ppl again in life. I bought this back in December but it was sitting because I needed a mechanic to work on installing it. this transmission came with a 10 day warranty so it’s wayyyyyy too late to take it back. But I paid $750 just to throw it away. I know it was because I'm black. I hope no black person deals with them ever again.
No exhaust cutting allowed.
No reciprocating saws allowed.
No angle grinders allowed.
No torches allowed
They claim to not do anything to help you get an exhaust in any shape or form.
One day from what I seen they were cutting an exhaust in the yard for a white guy.
That's exactly why I came back to get an exhaust from them today.
I'm sure I was told NO because I'm black.
Knowledgeable employees very professional. Especially Jethro, goes above and beyond for customer satisfaction. Even contacts you later to make sure everything is going well. Very helpful in all aspects . Employees are courteous and don't mind helping you in every way .
I went there to a part for a truck I was working on....I, got the part....And it was at very good price...The truck is fixed and I am rolling again...Again I went there and obtained what I went there to get..at a very reasonably price..It's self service there or You can pay ti to have a part taken off..and a large selection of cars and trucks...Right down the street from Speedway World Race Track..
Speedway Salvage is a large yard, so there is volume that smaller yards can't have. For us, we were looking for BMW parts, and spent hours pulling many parts from several cars. BTW, that white front bumper in the pic is no longer there.
Very large selection. If you are looking for something obscure, this is the place to go! This yard has been here a really long time and the people that work there are friendly and have good attitudes. A few things stop this from getting a higher rating. The biggest being the way they price things. Whoever is working at the counter sets the prices, there is no set price list or anything like that. Prices for the same part can vary, although I will say they are cheaper than pickapart. This stops me from loading up my wheelbarrow with things I want but don't need. To test my theory of various prices, I first asked for a price sheet. They don't have those. I asked how much for a grill off of an Opel. He said it could be 10, 15, or even more (still good prices.) This week I spent $20+tax there for a side mirror. I would've stayed home since they are $22 new, shipped to my house. I actually bought a car there last year that I was told had a clear title. Although the title looked good at a glance when it was handed to me, it was signed in the wrong spot. I called and even went back the next day, left messages and was ducked and dodged. Never heard a word back and it took months for me to straighten it out. I would've had an $1800 brick if I didn't luck out tracking down the previous owner from 7 years ago. Side note: they RARELY sell whole cars, this was an anomaly. Another thing that affects the rating is the terrain. Although they don't have Boulder like rock where you sorian your ankle like 111 does, they have a lot of mud, weeds, and the ground has huge puddles all over the place. This is a chigger and mosquito's heaven, and you will get torn up by them in the middle of the day. If you need to wash up before going home, you are going to have to bring your own soap and water. There is no running water or sink. I still like the place and will continue to go (with deep woods off and instant soap n water.) 10 years ago this was THE place to go to. Slight maintenance and modernization could bring this back to #1
When I come to town I almost always try to stop in as I drive older cars and am always needing something and I enjoy walking around and seeing the huge inventory. You never know what you'll see. If you're thrifty like me the prices are reasonable.
Speedway it's one of the best. It's huge, with a ridiculous amount of cars. they have multiple s of the cars you wan (which are hard to come buy). Staff are fair, lanes are maintained, and the selection is great. It a normal junk yard with no weird BS
We fixed two problems at a fraction of the cost that a shop had estimated just for them to supply a part and fix one problem. This place saved me $300! It was just $5 for the main air hose! Also, thanks for the jump guys, I was so glad to discover you sold batteries at a reasonable price too! $35. Now my car is running so much better!
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