by Dietrich V | Jan 1, 2026 | Industry, Safety, Trending
ed leadership, and a shared vision for the future. 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....
by ARA | Dec 1, 2025 | Electric Vehicles, Safety, Toolbox
Best Practices for the Modern Recycler By: Andy Latham Well-designed bays avoid confined spaces, relying on effective ventilation or targeted extraction systems that disperse heat and fumes should a battery enter thermal distress. As electric and hybrid vehicle...
by ARA | Jul 1, 2024 | Electric Vehicles, Safety
Landmines are designed to injure or kill; they are placed to trap the unaware and could be detonated by presence, proximity or direct contact. Electric vehicles may not have landmines fitted, but they can harm if you are in the presence or proximity of the vehicle or...
by ARA | Mar 1, 2024 | Safety
Following key safety protocols ensures self-service facilities are safe for all. By Sue Schauls The ARA Certified Auto Recyclers (CAR) program is asked about safety rules for self-serve facilities every year. The bottom line on OSHA safety compliance is that the same...
by ARA | Mar 1, 2024 | Certification, Safety
By Sue Schauls It’s a great time to be an automotive recycler! Seems everyone wants to go green, including the insurance adjusters. We keep hearing that more recycled parts are included in the thousands of repair estimates and orders written every day. The challenge...
by ARA | Mar 1, 2023 | Safety
Becoming a certified auto recycler has never been easier. By Sue Schauls Becoming an ARA Certified Auto Recycler (CAR) member has never been easier! 2023 is a self-audit year for CAR with Recall, High Voltage Vehicles and Gold Seal certification in a single...
