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the trade body for vehicle recycling professionals

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Spare Parts

The use of second hand vehicle parts is as old as the motor car itself, and is probably the single greatest success story in the reuse/ recycling of any consumer product. Apart from saving you money & creating employment in the UK, it has enormous environmental benefits.

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Sell or Scrap a Vehicle

Selling your vehicle to someone advertising in a local newspaper or on the Internet, especially if they have no premises & operate with just a mobile number, is fraught with risk. Chances are they are illegal. To avoid fines for speeding, parking or tax offences, only use VRA members.

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Buy a Damaged Vehicle

Buying salvage can be a great way to save money, & get the vehicle you want for a fraction of forecourt prices. But to make the most of it you need to understand exactly what you’re doing; in particular, what to avoid.

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About the VRA

VRA represents the interests of members to Government, other industry sectors & consumers. It provides advice & guidance to members, and encourages professionalism in order to give confidence to ‘consumers’ that its members are operating legally & that they meet certain standards

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Representing the interests of vehicle recycling professionals since 1943

The Vehicle Recyclers' Association (formerly known as the Motor Vehicle Dismantlers' Association - MVDA) was formed in 1943, and has been representing the interests of UK vehicle recyclers ever since.  Our members, many of which are older than the Association itself, are spread throughout the UK - England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland - and were quietly going about their business of recycling motor vehicles long before the term 'circular economy' became trendy.

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  • E-SCOOTERS & E-BIKES.

    25/10/2024

    A number of members have raised the issue of e-scooters/ bikes arising under police or local authority contracts. This is my current understanding…. We are talking about non-road registered items (that are not type-approved as motor vehicles & do not have a registration number). Members have been asked to provide proof of a T11 WEEE exemption, or a WEEE permit. I have raised the issue with the Environment Agency & am waiting for a response. In the meantime, I can say the following: As things stand at the moment, e-scooters/ bikes are NOT motor vehicles, they are WEEE. Most ELV ATF permits will not allow receipt of these materials. The T11 exemption, as written, is not suitable for ELV ATFs accepting these items simply for destruction (which I assume is their fate – is anyone recovering reusable parts from e-scooters/ bikes?). This means....

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  • VRA & VRAC 2025 CALENDARS SPONSORSHIP

    15/10/2024

    There is now a limited opportunity, for VRA members, certified recyclers & selected other parties, to sponsor the VRA & VRAC calendars. Each year, we produce an A4 wall calendar & an A5 desktop calendar – both in exactly the same design format. Each member will get at least 2 copies of each calendar & sponsors can get more if they wish. There are a maximum of 24 sponsorship places – each sponsor will have their logo displayed on every page, plus a small advert at the back of the calendar. The cost of sponsorship is £375+VAT each. Remember, all revenue goes to support the activities of your VRA & VRAC. Places will be allocated strictly on a first-come.....

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  • VRA AGM 2024 DOCUMENTATION

    01/10/2024

    THE BELFRY 10TH OCTOBER 2024. DOCUMENTATION. Please see the attached pdf for the following: * Conference running order * AGM 2024 Agenda * Draft Minutes of the AGM 22nd December 2023 * Accounts - VRA FYE 31 03 24 * Accounts - VRAC FYR 31 03 24 * Hard copies of this document will be provided for all AGM attendees. For those attending in person, we look forward to seeing you there. If you haven't yet booked your place for this members only event, there are only a few places left. Contact Sally accounts@vrauk.org

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