by ARA | Aug 1, 2026 | Toolbox
By Chris Daglis For decades, automotive recyclers have measured efficiency by how quickly their teams answer phones, quote parts, process orders, and move vehicles through the yard. But today’s most successful businesses are redefining what efficiency really...
by ARA-Staff | Aug 1, 2026 | Toolbox
Certification and Compliance BY Sue Schauls For many auto recyclers, certification is often viewed as a regulatory requirement or an environmental initiative. In reality, the Certified Automotive Recycler (CAR) program is much more than a compliance checklist—it is...
by ARA | Aug 1, 2026 | Toolbox
What the 2026 URG Conference Revealed About the Future of Automotive Recycling By Kristi Werner In May 2026, nearly 1,000 automotive recyclers, technology providers, suppliers and industry partners gathered in Denver, Colorado, for the 2026 URG Conference with Team...
by ARA-Staff | Aug 1, 2026 | News, Toolbox
Vince Edivan, ARA Executive Director The Automotive recyclers Association (ARA) is disappointed in GM’s updated collision position statement, Use of Genuine GM Original Equipment Parts, which strictly prohibits the use of recycled original equipment motor vehicle...
by ARA | Jul 2, 2026 | News, Toolbox
A Milestone for Automotive Recyclers—and a Blueprint for the Rest of the Country With the signing of Senate Bill 26-003 into law on June 4, Colorado has officially enacted a comprehensive framework governing the end-of-life management of electric vehicle (EV)...
by ARA | Jun 1, 2026 | Toolbox
By: Natasha Broxton Most recyclers are not losing revenue because they are not working hard enough. They are losing revenue because the same decision gets made differently depending on who is in the building that day. One person answers the phone and...
