OEM position statements that disapprove of the use of salvage parts don’t take into account the impact this has on the circular economy. Recently, another OEM came out with a position statement regarding replacement parts. The bit that… Read full post » The post Salvage…
Used vehicle prices continue to climb, which is proving both a blessing and a curse for recyclers. One of the most significant disruptions to the automotive industry in recent months has been the shortage of global semiconductors. The… Read full post » The post Low…
Is it time to retire your ride? Maybe not! Sometimes you can save money and your vehicle, if you can just keep it on the road a while longer. Making your ride last used to be cheaper, but… Read full post » The post Retire…
If you think electric vehicles are “greener” than conventional ones, you’re in the majority. But there’s a hidden part to this story. Electric-car makers are holding onto the right to repair their vehicles. This creates hidden costs to the environment—and your wallet The post How…
With end-of-life vehicles (ELVs) in very high demand, recyclers are getting creative when it comes to purchasing and recycling these vehicles. Whenever we jump on calls or virtual meetings today regarding the automotive recycling industry, the subject quickly… Read full post » The post Hot…
Q&A with Steve Fletcher, Automotive Recyclers of Canada By Keith Barker, Editor, Recycling Product News One of the final stages in recovering value from an end-of-life vehicle (ELV) occurs when the depolluted, flattened vehicle hulk is shredded by… Read full post » The post Building…
Recently we discussed three great reasons to use Retire Your Ride. In that blog, we highlighted the competitive, stress-free bidding process that gets you the best prices from your local certified recyclers, the pickup and payment methods we… Read full post » The post Reviews…
You may have heard that cars are the most recycled consumer product on Earth. It’s true, but that doesn’t always mean that each and every car is recycled properly in a way that safeguards the environment. To find… Read full post » The post CAREC…
Like many other sectors, COVID-19 has impacted the automotive recycling business. An obvious one is how we network and get together for events. Due to the pandemic, spiking case counts and ongoing uncertainty, as well as the continued… Read full post » The post Staying…
The price paid for vehicles through the Retire Your Ride program has risen significantly since this time last year. The average price paid out in October 2019 was $321.76. October 2020 saw that figure rise to $387.37. That’s… Read full post » The post Prices…