Defaut Auto Salvage, Inc

Defaut Auto was started in 1945 by Charlie Defaut, and was purchased by Brian Reif and Richard Kornely in 1979. The business original focused on metal-scrapping with a small auto parts and radiator repair shop, but has evolved into a full-service late model auto recycling center with a 7-bay NAPA AutoCare Center, a radiator repair shop, and a complete non-ferrous metals recycling facility.Our facility is on 11 acres of land, and we have 2 warehouses of auto parts, including a complete line of radiators and condensers. With daily deliveries to local customers and shipping to the lower 48 states, our goal is to make your auto parts and repair needs as pleasant as possible.

Located on 11 acres, Defaut Auto Salvage & Radiator Repair is a full-service automotive recycler and auto repair shop. We offer a 7-bay NAPA AutoCare Center and on-site radiator repair shop, plus daily delivery of quality recycled auto parts to local repair and body shops. We also install the parts we sell: call today for a quote!Have a scrap car or other scrap metal to recycle? Use the link above or call today to arrange for pickup.

We offer:

• Shipping throughout the Upper Midwest with Spee-Dee Delivery Service
• Shipping throughout the lower 48 with other regional freight carriers
• New radiators and condensers
• 90-day warranties

Radiator Repair

Defaut Auto has a complete cooling specialist on duty for your vehicle repair needs. Our complete radiator shop can repair radiators from ATVs to semi tractors. We repair and re-line all sizes of fuel tanks including motorcycle and tractor tanks. No job is too big or too small for our shop!We do custom soldering and we have many new and used radiators and condensers in stock. Below is a picture which shows how to measure a radiator so we can help you with a quote on your repair or replacement. Call our shop and ask for Ron, who has over 30 years' experience.We'll get you back on the road promptly!

Recycle Your Junk

If you have a car that is no longer, usable, has been in a crash, or is too costly to fix, we pay top dollar for your disabled vehicle.