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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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  • UK VEHICLE PARTS REUSE CURRENTLY SAVES 3 BILLION KG CO2E ANNUALLY

    20/08/2024

    A new report from VRA Certification provides some basic information on the current level of vehicle parts reuse in the UK. By extension it provides an estimation of the current level of carbon emissions savings. The report also highlights the potential emission gains that could be made by regularisation of the vehicle recycling and ‘greening’ of the vehicle repair sectors. This is the first of two reports on this subject to be published by VRA Certification this year. These reports highlight the huge contribution that the vehicle recycling and repair sectors could play in moving towards Net Zero. Download the report from www.vracertification.org.uk

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  • VRA MAGAZINE ISSUE 25, AUGUST 2024

    13/08/2024

    All VRA members, advertisers & contributors should, by now, have received their hard copy of the latest edition of the Vehicle Recyclers’ Association magazine 'Vehicle Recycling'. An electronic version of magazine (low res) can now be accessed for a limited time via the following....Due to the size of the file we are not able to e-mail an enclosed copy to you directly but if you experience problems accessing the file, please contact us and we will find an alternative means (such as a WeTransfer file transfer). Printed hard copies have already been sent to all VRA members, advertisers, contributors & colleagues that requested them, but if you would like extra copies or haven’t received yours, please reply to this e-mail...

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  • UK AUTO RECYCLERS ARA CONVENTION ROAD TRIP 2024

    22/07/2024

    Visiting some of the best automotive recycling businesses in North America as we head towards Reno for the 2024 ARA Convention. See first-hand how US recyclers operate, the standards they work to, sales operations, vehicle storage, dismantling, parts distribution and more; meet US auto recyclers in their businesses and network with a select group of UK, European and US auto recyclers on the trip. ARA Convention offers one-of-a-kind opportunities to discover new products and services, experience outstanding educational sessions and network with colleagues. For more details contact: Terry Charlton terry@charltonautoparts.co.uk 07836 738560

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