Welcome to the Vehicle Recyclers Association

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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Welcome to the VEHICLE RECYCLERS' ASSOCIATION, the trade body for vehicle recycling professionals

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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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RECYCLER TERMS & CONDITIONS
24/04/2025
Many vehicle recyclers do not appear to have adequate (or any) Terms & Conditions (T&Cs) for the sale of their parts. To try to help members, VRA has put together a draft set for members to use, if they wish to. You don't have to use them at all, or you can use part or all of it. It is entirely up to you. But we have tried to write this in a way that is easier to understand than most 'legal' documents (which is probably a help to both buyers & sellers). We welcome any feedback you might have & will update the T&Cs accordingly. We expect that there will be some comments about the length of a warranty for used parts, but to be clear...
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EC FINES CAR MANUFACTURERS & ASSOCIATION €458 MILLION OVER ILLEGAL ELV RECYCLING CARTEL
02/04/2025
Separately from the UK CMA, the European Commission has also fined 15 major car manufacturers & the European Automobiles Manufacturers' Association (ACEA) a total of around €458 million for participating in a long-lasting cartel concerning ELV recycling. Mercedes-Benz was not fined, as it revealed the cartel to the Commission under the leniency programme. All companies admitted their involvement in the cartel & agreed to settle the case.
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CMA FINES VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS & TRADE BODIES £78 MILLION OVER ILLEGAL UK ELV CARTEL
02/04/2025
The CMA has announced that 10 car manufacturers & 2 industry bodies have been fined almost £78 million by the CMA after admitting to illegal activities by breaking competition law in relation to vehicle recycling, & related advertising claims. 10 manufacturers – BMW, Ford, Jaguar Land Rover, Peugeot Citroen, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Renault, Toyota, Vauxhall and Volkswagen – and the 2 trade bodies SMMT & ACEA have been fined a total of £77,688,917
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