VEHICLE RECYCLERS' ASSOCIATION (VRA) - WHO WE ARE & WHAT WE DO
VRA:
- Is the UK Trade Association for vehicle recyclers (vehicle dismantlers, salvage agents, scrap metal processors & associated companies)
- Was founded in 1943 as the Motor Vehicle Dismantlers' Association (MVDA) but was renamed on 1st January 2018 to better reflect the activities of members
- Represents the interests of members
- Provides advice & guidance to members
- Liaises with to UK & EU Government/ regulators & other industry sectors
- Encourages professionalism in order to:
- Give confidence to ‘consumers’ (public, trade, other businesses) that its members are operating legally & that offered products & services meet certain standards
- Protect the environment
VRA membership is open to companies of all sizes, from owner-operators to national multi-site & international businesses:
- Vehicle dismantlers, salvage agents, metal recyclers
- Companies associated with the industry (auction houses, recovery operators, body shops, equipment suppliers, service providers etc.)
VRA members must comply with Association requirements inc. the Code of Practice and have all legal requirements in place.