Welcome to the Vehicle Recyclers Association

the trade body for vehicle recycling professionals

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.

Latest News

  • NEW GOVERNMENT CONSULTATION ON APPROPRIATE MEASURES FOR ELV SITES

    28/03/2023

    REMINDER - THIS CONSULTATION CLOSES ON 16TH APRIL. IF YOU WANT TO RESPOND, DON'T DELAY. The purpose of this consultation is to get stakeholder views on Governments draft new guidance. The guidance sets out appropriate measures for permitted facilities that take end of life vehicles (ELVs) for storage and treatment. They have produced this guidance to improve how permitted facilities in the ELV sector operate. Apparently....

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  • ** WANTED - CAR STORAGE RACKS - 3 OR 4 HIGH, SINGLE OR DOUBLE-SIDED **

    20/03/2023

    Ideally Wickens or OHRA 4-car high racking but will consider 3 car high stuff. Please contact: Stuart Mann. Managing Director. Reclamet. Woodchurch Road. Birchington. Kent. CT7 0HL. Tel: 01843 823554. Mobile: 0797441000. Stuart.Mann@reclamet.co.uk

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  • FOR SALE - 2005 LEFORT 500 MOBILE BALER & SHEAR

    15/03/2023

    2005 Lefort 500 mobile press & shear. This is our back up machine so only used for 50 hours since a complete head reline last year & new hinges (cost of those works alone were GBP40,000). Repainted last year in yellow and grey & will be available for collection from our site in Kent in 2 weeks time. Remote control and charger included. Everything works as it should. Fully serviced and can be towed with heavy duty tractor unit GBP 150,000+VAT ono Contact: Stuart Mann Tel: 01843 823554 Mobile: 0797 441 00 00 Stuart.Mann@reclamet.co.uk

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