Certification Basics

Certification Basics

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...
Psychological First Aid & Workplace Mental Health

Psychological First Aid & Workplace Mental Health

By Adele L. Abrams, Esq., CMSP Positive workplace mental health is important because it allows individuals to cope with challenges, even good ones, and setbacks in their lives, both at work and at home and ultimately be safer and more productive workers. In recent...
GOLD SEAL Recall Certification Checklist

GOLD SEAL Recall Certification Checklist

Certification is increasingly important. Here is a look at the facility standards for the Gold Seal program’s recall protocols. Find out where you rank! From the ARA Certification Committee The Gold Seal certified facility conducts a VIN check for safety system...
Gold Seal Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI)

Gold Seal Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI)

By the ARA Certification Committee Gold Seal standards set the bar for customer service focused on getting quality parts to the customer on time and in the condition as described in the offer. But remember that Zig Ziglar said, “Simple isn’t always easy!” The Gold...
How Can PCBs Affect Recyclers?

How Can PCBs Affect Recyclers?

By Sara Hamidovic Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) were produced commercially in the United States between 1929 and 1979. It is estimated that 600,000 tons were produced in the U.S. alone. PCBs were determined to be toxic as early as 1940 based on industrial incidents...