Welcome to the Vehicle Recyclers Association

the trade body for vehicle recycling professionals

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.

Latest News

  • EA CONSULTATION ON NEW WASTE CRIME CHARGES

    12/11/2024

    The EA has just launched a consultation on proposed new charges on permitted sites. The purpose is to raise more money to deal with problem permitted sites & also to provide more funding for enforcement action against illegal operators. These new charges are proposed to come into effect in April 2025. The consultation runs until 20th January 2025. You will note the very short time-scale between the end of the consultation (20/01/25) & the point at which the new fees apply (01/04/25) is extremely short ....

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  • E-SCOOTER DISPOSAL: UPDATE

    11/11/2024

    Further to our previous email....VRA has received a number of queries recently from members about collection & treatment of non-road registered/ non-type approved e-scooters/ bikes. The issue with e-scooters seems mainly to arise around Police & local authority disposal contracts. We understand that significant volumes of e-scooters are being seized by the authorities & the contracted agents are being required to dispose of these scooters. As proof of authorisation to handle the scooters, it seems that recyclers are being asked to provide evidence of...

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  • GPSR UPDATE

    08/11/2024

    We've recently been in touch with the person responsible for ELVs at the European Commission about GPSR. Here is the text of his reply. I have also communicated this to ebay.... “GSPR regulates the safety of ‘products’ which is very generally defined, and hence, does not include any specific provisions on vehicles or vehicle parts. The Regulation covers all “products placed or made available on the market whether new, used, repaired or reconditioned.” However, Article 2 of GSPR mentions that the regulation only applies when...

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