by ARA | May 1, 2021 | Industry
By Scott Robertson Jr. Most auto recycling facilities are facing similar problems, and the one that might be the hardest to overcome is our understaffed businesses. “Lean and mean,” “getting more done with less,” “cutting the fat,” and “increased productivity” are all...
by ARA | Mar 1, 2021 | Industry
ARA’s Technical Advisory Committee Resumes Work After a brief hiatus, ARA’s Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) was recently re-constituted under the leadership of Committee Chair Emily Yancey, Yancey Auto Salvage, Perry, MO. The Committee is working to enhance the...
by ARA | Mar 1, 2021 | Industry
By Ryan Mandell – Report from Mitchell International The growth of the electric vehicle (EV) segment presents specific challenges for the collision repair and insurance industries as EVs require additional labor for the management of the high voltage battery...
by ARA | Mar 1, 2021 | Industry
Snyder’s Certified Auto and Truck Parts, Holland, TX, opened its doors for business on August 10, 1988. That day was a realization of a goal for Ralph Snyder who had dreamed of owning a salvage yard since he was a teenager. Today, the family-run business, with...
by ARA | Mar 1, 2021 | Industry
Find a way to hit your buying goal. You can’t sell what you don’t have. This month’s buying is going to affect your sales for the next three months. Founded in 1986 by Allen Lindquist, Bow Auto Salvage in Bow, NH began with simply one bay garage and office, and no...
by ARA | Mar 1, 2021 | Industry
By Vince Edivan On January 27, ARA invited a group of employees from General Motors to tour Fox Auto Parts in Belleville, MI just outside of Detroit. Executive Director Sandy Blalock, President Scott Robertson and I, along with Fox Auto Parts General Manager Larry...
