As the industry becomes more digitized, creating standard descriptions for aftermarket parts is something that auto recyclers see as tremendously important. The more insurers, repairers and other facets of collision repair use these standards, the more effective our communication can be. Auto recyclers have… Read full post » The post Standard…
Asbestos brake pads pose a health risk to recyclers managing end-of-life vehicles. (Toronto, April 12, 2016) To eliminate the asbestos related health risks associated with recycling end-of-life vehicles (ELV) the Automotive Recyclers of Canada (ARC) is adding its… Read full post » The post Automotive…
The Automotive Recyclers of Canada (ARC) has partnered with Scout Environmental (formerly Summerhill Impact) to offer granting initiative, Grants in Gear, for a third year. The nation-wide program will provide funding worth up to $100,000 to Canadian environmental… Read full post » The post Grants…
Since the Automotive Recyclers Association of Atlantic Canada (ARAAC) started requiring third party audits from its Members in 2010, the audit scores have steadily increased. At that time, the average audit score was 82%. Now, with steady improvements… Read full post » The post CAREC…
We recently caught up with Steve Fletcher, Managing Director of Automotive Recyclers of Canada. Fletcher has extensive experience as an executive in this industry with a very active online presence. Below, we discuss how he brings structure into Canadian auto recycling, helping small… Read full post » The post Industry…
Sharing information has been and continues to be an integral part of the auto recycling industry I’m often asked what signifies the difference between auto wrecking and auto recycling. Essentially, it boils down to your approach to the… Read full post » The post Collaboration…
Whether you think it’s heaven or hell, one thing’s for sure – this is where cars come to die As a teen, I remember limping a friend’s old winter beater to a nearby wrecker’s yard because we heard they’d give you 20 bucks for the… Read full post » The post A…
I’ve been traveling quite a bit lately, and that’s because auto recyclers are meeting a lot. So why are they meeting so much? Since March I’ve attended an Ontario Automotive Recyclers Association (OARA) meeting and more recently just… Read full post » The post Why…
We are pleased to announce that the charity Haiti ARISE has joined the Car Heaven vehicle retirement program with funds raised going to support the Haiti Arise Technical School. The Canadian Collision Industry Forum (CCIF) and… Read full post » The post Haiti…
Executive Summary Since 1964, the BC Auto Recyclers (B-CAR) have pursued industry excellence through innovation, technology, and environmental sustainability. Members of B-CAR are passionate about their industry and actively pursue their goals through participation in local, provincial, national,… Read full post » The post An…