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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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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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  • UPDATED ABI SALVAGE COP PUBLISHED TODAY

    28/05/2025

    The Code of Practice (CoP) has been produced and supported by the ABI, with the support of a wide group of stakeholders. Expressions of interest to become a named supporter of the CoP are invited. This CoP gives guidance and clarity on the steps to be taken when categorising vehicle salvage and recovered stolen vehicles. The purpose of the CoP is to protect the public, detect and deter insurance fraud as well as other criminal activities, and to ensure transparency of vehicle history for the benefit of all stakeholders. This is increasingly important ....

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  • ** FOR SALE ** GREEN CAR DEPOLLUTION ** VEHICLE SIDE TILT RAMP **

    27/05/2025

    This ramp has been in storage and has never been used. Due to a change of plans we do not require it. £6,000+VAT. For more information contact: Manj 07912 348 350. Sales@wcsm.co.uk Can reduce dismantling time by 70%; Static to horizontal in less than a minute; 5 ton SWL lifting capacity; Speeds & simplifies the dismantling operation; Vehicle underside presented at waist height, improving operator safety; No working on vehicles overhead...

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  • IVR DELIVERS NATIONAL TRAINING SCHEME FOR THE VEHICLE SALVAGE & RECYCLING SECTOR

    27/05/2025

    The trigger for change came when a National Occupational Standard was put in place by the IMI for the transporting of vehicles within the vehicle salvage and recycling industry but also due to vehicle recovery operators (VROs) exercising their due diligence on training, there were instances where salvage and recycling operators were unable to enter some VRO yards. For these reasons The IVR saw it as their duty to pass their 40 plus years of experience on to the industry that sits alongside the vehicle.....

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