Adapt To Win

Adapt To Win

By Joelle Boivin With the average American forced to keep their car for a staggering 12.2 years, less vehicles are reaching the ELV status. So, what does that mean for automotive recyclers? Less and less scrap vehicles end up at auction, forcing recyclers to look for...
Leading Strong

Leading Strong

Auto recyclers focus on their leadership skills at the latest gathering of ARA. By Caryn Smith If we are afraid to take a risk, we are afraid to grow. The year 2022 has been a good one for automotive recyclers, which was reflected in the annual gathering of the...
DPS6 Program Problem

DPS6 Program Problem

By Wayne Colonna ATSG President Programming Ford’s Focus and Fiesta vehicles that use the dry double clutch DPS6 Powershift Transmission can be difficult. Using non-OEM equipment, when all things go perfectly, the programming process can be done in minutes. Other...
Getting the Most from the ARA Show

Getting the Most from the ARA Show

Phillip M. Perry We started bringing all of our top-level managers and department heads to the ARA conventions a few years ago [often sending six to 10 people]. There is just too much to absorb for one person. Troy Webber The ARA 79th Annual Convention & Expo will...