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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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  • ** FOR SALE ** 2-CAR RACKS 200 UNITS AVAILABLE **

    29/09/2025

    2-car racks; 200 units available; Movable with fork lift; Located Rugby, CV21. See attached pdf for images. Contact Neil Trent for more information. neil@ctrent.co.uk ** 2-car racks; 200 units available; Movable with fork lift; Located Rugby, CV21. See attached pdf for images. Contact Neil Trent for more information. neil@ctrent.co.uk ** 2-car racks; 200 units available; Movable with fork lift; Located Rugby, CV21. See attached pdf for images. Contact Neil Trent for more information. neil@ctrent.co.uk ** 2-car racks; 200 units available; Movable with fork lift; Located Rugby, CV21. See attached pdf for images. Contact Neil Trent for more information. neil@ctrent.co.uk

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  • ** FOR SALE ** VEHICLE RECYCLING BUSINESS **

    27/09/2025

    For sale due to retirement 1.8 acres close to A1 A1M (South East Midlands / Anglia region) Ideal satellite location 50YRS + Established Breakers/Salvage/ELV Business Turnover £400k + Lease and business for sale of 1.8 acres close to A1 A1M. Entrance offices and workshop areas laid to concrete vehicle storage approx. 1.2 acres laid to hard-core. Offices, workshop 1: 20mtr x 12mtr; workshop 2: 12mtr x 8mtr and store areas including: depollution equipment, garage equipment and tools, 5 x ramps, 5 x Forklifts, 2 x recovery vehicles, Van. Annual Rent £22K, Rates £7k. All enquiries Call 0780 106 5424

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  • VRA MAGAZINE ISSUE 28, AUGUST 2025

    17/09/2025

    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 link. Due to the file sizes we are not able to e-mail enclosed copies to you directly but if you experience problems accessing & downloading the files, 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.....

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