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

  • VRAC.PARTS

    18/02/2025

    You may have seen from social media that vrac.parts had a ‘soft launch’ on Friday 14th (if you haven’t seen it, see text & link at the bottom of this email). This means that it’s now available to use. This system is meant to be a non-competitive service provided by VRAC (a not-for-profit company), using Eladene software, for certified recyclers. We believe...

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  • ** VORTEX DEPOLLUTION RIG ** FOR SALE **

    12/02/2025

    Can process 35-40 ELVs a day. First installed in 2020 (so now 6 years old). Only selling due to arrival of new depollution rigs. Price £14,500 + VAT. For more info: Dragan 0797 352 0470 Located at Motorgreen, Nottingham.

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  • DEFRA DIGITAL WASTE TRACKING UPDATE

    06/02/2025

    Ministers from the UK Government, Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Northern Ireland, Scottish Government and Welsh Government have now evaluated the Digital Waste Tracking...

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