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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UK AUTO RECYCLERS SET SIGHTS ON ARA ROAD TRIP 2025
11/07/2025
In October 2025, UK auto recyclers will once again hit the highways of the United States for the highly anticipated UK Auto Recyclers ARA Road Trip 2025—a unique journey blending site visits to leading U.S. recycling operations with the prestigious 82nd Annual ARA Convention in Birmingham, Alabama. Running from Sunday 12 to Sunday 19 October, the trip offers UK recyclers a chance to witness first hand how top-tier U.S. facilities manage vehicle dismantling, storage, parts sales, and distribution. Designed for professionals aiming to innovate, expand their networks, and deepen their industry knowledge....
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DIGITAL WASTE TRACKING UPDATE
10/07/2025
As previously reported, part of the Government’s plan to tackle waste crime has been to introduce a modern system of mandatory online waste tracking, to replace the old paper-based system. This has been in development for some years now & was expected to start being introduced in April 2025. However, in February 2025 Defra announced that the introduction of the digital waste tracking service would be delayed until April 2026. Following a Government review of implementation options and assessment of international best practice, it has been shown that building the service incrementally in phases will help to ensure a stable, effective, and .....
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** FOR SALE ** 2X LEIBHERR SCRAP HANDLERS **
09/07/2025
1. 2017 LIEBHERR LH22 WITH POWERHAND VRS EQUIPMENT FITTED FROM NEW; Done 9395 hrs with a full repair and maintenance contract from Liebherr; In excellent working order; Currently still in use but will be available in the next month or so; £ 65,000+VAT ono; 2. 2018 LIEBHERR LH30; Owned from new; Supplied WITHOUT the Grab; With a full Liebherr repair & maintenance contract; In overall excellent working order; Will be available over the next 3-4 weeks; £ 52,000+VAT ono. Located Oxfordshire. Contact Chris Morgan, ASM Auto Recycling, 07831 726 268; Chris@asm-autos.co.uk
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