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Letter to the Editor
Thursday July 23
Automotive Recyclers Stand Ready to Process CARS Trade-in Vehicles
With automobile dealerships around the country heavily marketing to the consumer the benefits of the “clunker” trade-in under the federal government Car Allowance Rebate System (CARS) program in hopes to boost sales, there may be some question as to what happens to those tens of thousands of vehicles that are expected to be received for new, more environmentally efficient ones. According to a press release from the Automotive Recylers Association (ARA) automotive recyclers throughout the United States are prepared to process those vehicles and handle them according to the rules set forth under the CARS program to achieve the highest of environmental standards. With protecting the environment being a major component in this legislation, recycling these vehicles is the next logical step.The automotive recycling industry is dedicated to the efficient removal and reuse of “green” automotive parts, and the proper recycling of inoperable motor vehicles. With strong participation in best-in-class programs such as the Certified Automotive Recycler program and other partnerships, members of the ARA provide consumers with quality, low-cost alternatives for vehicle replacement parts, while preserving our environment for a “greener” tomorrow.
“ARA-member automotive recyclers stand ready to maximize the recycled parts reuse in an environmentally sound way, and get the vehicle through to the scrap process efficiently and effectively,” said Michael Wilson, ARA executive vice president. “ARA members have access to the most current environmental regulations, as required by the Environmental Protection Agency and other local and state agencies, and we encourage members to uphold, and even surpass, those standards while processing retired cars. Furthermore, our members will provide the best possible service to all parties – peace of mind for the consumer trading in a car, speed of service to the dealership requiring help with vehicle disposal, and excellence in customer service to potential buyers of recycled parts – all the way to processing the vehicle for scrap.”
Established in 1943, the Automotive Recyclers Association represents over 4,500 auto recycling facilities in the United States and in fourteen other countries around the world.
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