Technology Roundup

Technology Roundup

Industry companies share their latest innovations with Automotive Recycling magazine. Auto recyclers depend on technology to do business more than ever. If you are not up to speed with your technological advancements, the vendors listed in this special section can...
Protect Thyself

Protect Thyself

By Maura Keller To help make a warranty policy as effective as possible, it is vital that auto recyclers qualify each customer and their warranty needs at the point of sale. We’ve all seen them. Warranties that seem to have a life of their own in the minds of...
Making the Most of Advocacy

Making the Most of Advocacy

The ARA Government Affairs team and committee have been hard at work this year on behalf of ARA members and the industry as a whole. Here are some key issues we have been working on. By Emil Nusbaum SUMMARY • ARA’s Government Affairs Team tracked 203 pieces of...
Want to Know if the U.S. is in a Recession?

Want to Know if the U.S. is in a Recession?

By Gene Marks The right question is whether YOUR industry is in a recession, because to anyone running a business, that’s what matters. As someone who writes about small business, runs a small business and serves hundreds of small business clients, I often get asked:...
Gold Seal Customer Service and Quality Insurance

Gold Seal Customer Service and Quality Insurance

By the ARA Certification Committee The Certification Committee had a huge year in 2021 with adding the Electric Vehicle standard to the Certified Auto Recyclers (CAR) program. In fact, 2020 was a big year too. The new online tracking system was rolled out during the...