The final speaker has been added to the ATF Professional Vehicle Recycling Conference lineup, scheduled for May 9th at the British Motor Museum in Warwickshire.

SYNETIQ, an IAA company, one of the UK’s leading integrated vehicle recycling companies, proudly announces ANDYSMANCLUB as its chosen Charity of the Year.

As Copart prepares for its inaugural auction at the Gloucester site in May, works on the ground are progressing swiftly. With an additional storage capacity for 30,000 vehicles annually, Copart aims to meet the growing demand in the Southwest. This expansion reflects Copart’s commitment to efficient operations and customer support.

Percayso, a provider of insurance solutions, recently announced a new partnership with e2e Total Loss Vehicle Management, a specialist third-party administrator in the total loss claims supply chain.

The ATF Professional Vehicle Recycling Conference is fast approaching and will be held on the 9th of May at the British Motor Museum, Warwickshire. As with previous sold-out conferences that ATF Professional has hosted, this occasion brings together those from the UK vehicle recycling community to network and exchange views inspired by a wealth of speakers presenting on the various aspects of the vehicle recycling sector.

Fire Crews are preparing themselves for a potential increase in incidents involving electric car fires, as the number of electric vehicles on UK roads surpasses one million and continues to rise rapidly. In response to this emerging challenge, Essex Fire and Rescue Service is implementing specialised training courses for its teams, led by Station Manager Terry Maher, who has taken on a new role focusing on lithium-ion battery fires, according to a recent article by the BBC.

In its latest report, Cartakeback unveils the current state of the scrap car market for March 2024, shedding light on notable trends and developments. After experiencing consecutive month-on-month decreases throughout 2023, the first quarter of 2024 concludes with a sense of stability in scrap car prices. March, in particular, witnesses a slight uptick, with the average price for a scrap car increasing by £2 compared to February, representing a modest growth of just under 1%.

SYNETIQ, an IAA company and one of the UK’s leading vehicle salvage, dismantling and recycling companies, is proud to announce a significant achievement in its commitment to a safety-first culture. Its entire management team have successfully attained the IOSH Managing Safely qualification and its Board and Directors achieve IOSH Directing Safely. 

Stellantis has been added to the speaker lineup for the ATF Professional Vehicle Recycling Conference on the 9th of May at the British Motor Museum. 

Motor insurers paid a record amount in motor claims last year – an average of £1.13 million every hour – according to latest Motor Insurance Claims Tracker published recently from the Association of British Insurers (ABI). The £9.9bn paid out in 2023 is the highest annual figure since the ABI started collecting the claims data back in 2013.

Silverlake Automotive Recycling [Silverlake], one of the UK’s leading automotive recyclers, has invested in six new transporters in order to meet increased customer demand for salvage collections and four new reclaimed parts delivery vans to service the growth in reclaimed parts orders from its bodyshop customers.  The Silverlake fleet, which operates nationally, now stands at 30 transporters and 12 parts delivery vans and includes two large HGV haulage trucks used to reduce CO2 emissions with bulk deliveries of reclaimed parts to the company’s Midlands-based hub.   

The UK’s Tyre Recovery Association (TRA) warns that Britain will be the environmental sick man of Europe if the government doesn’t act soon to update waste regulations. 

BMRA member Assington Autos is the 500th local business to be presented with Suffolk County Council’s Gold Charter, a Carbon Charter Award.

Running a successful vehicle-recycling business hinges on efficiency and handling the unexpected. But what about legal surprises that could cripple your yard?  Management Risks Liability is often dismissed as paperwork, but it can be the difference between a minor bump and a financial knockout. Howden Insurance bridges this gap, highlighting its importance in safeguarding your company.