Welcome to the Vehicle Recyclers Association

the trade body for vehicle recycling professionals

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Spare Parts

The use of second hand vehicle parts is as old as the motor car itself, and is probably the single greatest success story in the reuse/ recycling of any consumer product. Apart from saving you money & creating employment in the UK, it has enormous environmental benefits.

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Sell or Scrap a Vehicle

Selling your vehicle to someone advertising in a local newspaper or on the Internet, especially if they have no premises & operate with just a mobile number, is fraught with risk. Chances are they are illegal. To avoid fines for speeding, parking or tax offences, only use VRA members.

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Buy a Damaged Vehicle

Buying salvage can be a great way to save money, & get the vehicle you want for a fraction of forecourt prices. But to make the most of it you need to understand exactly what you’re doing; in particular, what to avoid.

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About the VRA

VRA represents the interests of members to Government, other industry sectors & consumers. It provides advice & guidance to members, and encourages professionalism in order to give confidence to ‘consumers’ that its members are operating legally & that they meet certain standards

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Welcome to the VEHICLE RECYCLERS' ASSOCIATION, the trade body for vehicle recycling professionals

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Representing the interests of vehicle recycling professionals since 1943

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. Our members, many of which are older than the Association itself, are spread throughout the UK - England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland - and were quietly going about their business of recycling motor vehicles long before the term 'circular economy' became trendy.

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VRA AGM 2024 DOCUMENTATION
01/10/2024
THE BELFRY 10TH OCTOBER 2024. DOCUMENTATION. Please see the attached pdf for the following: * Conference running order * AGM 2024 Agenda * Draft Minutes of the AGM 22nd December 2023 * Accounts - VRA FYE 31 03 24 * Accounts - VRAC FYR 31 03 24 * Hard copies of this document will be provided for all AGM attendees. For those attending in person, we look forward to seeing you there. If you haven't yet booked your place for this members only event, there are only a few places left. Contact Sally accounts@vrauk.org
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** FOR SALE ** 2X TRUCKS ** MERCERDES ** VOLVO FL ** FOR SALE
24/09/2024
TRUCK 1. VOLVO FL 5 Car Transporter SB15 LMV 18 Tonne Manual ramps ULEZ COMPLIANT Regularly maintained/Inspected EURO 6 FRESH 12 MONTHS TEST 214510,3 KM £20,000 + VAT. CONTACT: Stuart Mann, Managing Director, Reclamet. Tel: 01843 800800. Mobile: 0797 441 00 00. TRUCK 2. MERCEDES C16 EPW 3 former owners On 6 weekly PMI, maintained regardless of cost Serviced regular too Euro 6 fresh 12 months test Body in LOLER MOT expires 30th April 2025 No faults or issues Drives spot on ULEZ £12.50 per day 10500kg lorry £5,000+VAT. CONTACT: Stuart Mann, Managing Director, Reclamet. Tel: 01843 800800. Mobile: 0797 441 00 00
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REPAIR REUSE OR REPLACE
16/09/2024
A study commissioned by VRA Certification in collaboration with certified recycler SYNETIQ, an IAA company, has confirmed the significant environmental advantages of repairing damaged vehicles using green parts sourced in the UK. The study titled "Repair, Reuse, or Replace," was also in association with Allianz SE, Oakdene Hollins, and Metsims Environmental Consulting. It details how the repair of damaged vehicles using green parts is a more climate-friendly alternative to the use of newly manufactured replacement parts. uilding on previous studies by Allianz and SYNETIQ, the research sought to validate the assumption that repairing damaged vehicles with locally sourced green parts ...
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