by ARA | Jul 1, 2026 | Business, Technology
AI is helping automotive recyclers turn years of operational knowledge into smarter systems, faster decisions, and new revenue opportunities. Before Voice AI, we were capturing 61 percent of our inbound calls. That means nearly four out of every 10 calls were going...
by ARA | Jan 1, 2026 | ARA Leadership, Insurance, Technology
By Vince Edivan • ARA Executive Director Artificial intelligence (AI) has moved quickly from buzzword to everyday business tool. While much of the conversation around AI focuses on tech companies and white-collar jobs, its real power for auto recyclers lies somewhere...
by Dietrich V | Oct 28, 2025 | News, Technology
The message from ARA was clear: recyclers are ready for better tools, richer data, and deeper collaboration. Crush 2.0 is being built to deliver exactly that. “Independent recyclers are the backbone of this industry,” said Klauer. “Our mission is to give them every...
by Dietrich V | Oct 23, 2025 | Business, News, Technology
Crush is also expanding its reach through partnerships that will redefine how vehicles flow into the self-service ecosystem. New collaborations are paving the way for direct to recycler programs, where vehicles move straight from consumers and business partners to...
by Dietrich V | Oct 10, 2025 | News, Technology
Many U.S. recyclers are already painfully aware of how serious cybercrime has become. A recent ransomware attack on many US yards disrupted operations, caused data loss, and left businesses scrambling to recover. It was a timely wake-up call: cybersecurity isn’t an...
by ARA | Sep 18, 2025 | Sponsored, Technology
At this year’s Auto Recycler’s Association convention, we are excited to introduce new features and enhancements in our Checkmate® Inventory Management System Suite of products. Two of these are: Checkmate Insights™, and Vehicle and Part Colors. Unlock Smarter...
