Read Up on Recycling: Car-Part.com’s online webinars
Toronto, Ontario — Car-Part.com has been hosting frequent webinar sessions amid the pandemic, available on the company’s Facebook page. Car-Part.com currently has 10 webinars scheduled for the month of June. Topics include instructional guides and tips on using popular industry software, such as Partmate and Order Trakker. Remaining sessions for May include: Selling Used Parts […]
Parts Problem: ARA condemns Subaru positions on recycled parts
Manassas, Virginia– Two position papers on the use of aftermarket substitute parts written by Subaru have received the condemnation of the Auto Recycler’s Association. In its Use of Aftermarket Substitute Parts on Subaru Vehicles, the OEM says it “does not support the use of parts that have been removed, salvaged or recycled from an existing […]
Online Buyers: Firm says spike in parts sales pre-dates social isolation
Toronto, Ontario — Does the increasing willingness of consumers to buy auto parts online predate social isolation policies, as a new report has found? An Ohio-based digital marketing company specializing in the automotive sector says online auto parts sales were up by 42 percent in the first full week of May, compared to the first […]
Catalytic Crackdown: Steve Fletcher discusses catalytic converter thefts on CTV News
Toronto, Ontario — Automotive Recyclers of Canada Managing Director Steve Fletcher was featured on CTV News last Thursday, where he discussed the rise in catalytic converter thefts amid the pandemic. “We are seeing a lot more activity as the pandemic unfolds,” Fletcher told CTV News. “We’ve been told there have been thefts from six charities […]
Repairer-Recycler Relations: Could COVID build a better bond?
Toronto, Ontario — Industry leaders are suggesting auto recyclers and collision repairers use this pivotal time to discuss the opportunities and challenges in working together more efficiently. On this week’s episode of the Automotive Recycler’s Experience, hosts Chris Daglis of PARTnered Solutions and Chad Counselman, former Automotive Recyclers Association president and general manager of business […]
ARC’s Life Raft: Association seeks more support for COVID-19 relief fund
Toronto, Ontario — The Automotive Recyclers of Canada is asking vendors and suppliers to support its Covid-19 Relief Fund, which supports members during the Covid-19 pandemic and recovery. In a statement, the association wrote: “While auto recyclers have been designated as an essential business in most parts of Canada, the strain to try to remain […]
Smashed Windshield Saviour: London, Ont. recycler fixes damaged cars free-of-charge
London, Ontario — When Bill Wyatt heard several cars were damaged at a Sarnia retirement home already reeling from COVID-19, he wanted to help out. So, Corey Auto Wreckers offered to have the smashed glass of the cars parked at Landmark Village repaired free of charge. “Just the whole circumstances of this virus going around […]
Heroes with Masks: Valley Automotive delivers masks to retirement residence
Pembroke, Ontario — Riverview Heights Retirement Residence has issued a public thank-you to the Valley Automotive team. Last week, staff members delivered much-needed N95 masks to the Pembroke, Ontario retirement residence. In a social media post, Riverview Heights staff thanked Mary and Brandon Poirier, owners of Valley Automotive. “A HUGE Shoutout!! To Brandon and Mary […]
Taking Aim: ARC launches coronavirus relief fund
Gander, Newfoundland — The Automotive Recyclers of Canada (ARC) have created a COVID-19 Relief Fund to support members during the coronavirus pandemic and recovery. The impact of the virus has been felt at every level of society, and auto recyclers are no exception. While auto recyclers have been designated as essential business in most parts […]
Recycler Relief: Car-Part.com launches pandemic support initiatives
Toronto, Ontario — Car-Part.com is offering several relief initiatives to the industry amid the COVID-19 pandemic, including 10 percent off service fees for parts suppliers and free upgrades to certain Car-Part.com products and services. During the months of April, May and June 2020, Car-Part.com—an online marketplace for used automotive parts—will be offering suppliers a 10 […]
