CarTakeBack Reports Latest Scrap Car Prices for December

Silverlake Automotive Recycling [Silverlake], voted ABP Repairers’ Choice – Green Parts Supplier of the Year 2024, has confirmed its membership of the National Body Repair Association [NBRA].  The move comes as the business continues to collaborate with the body repair industry and meet the growing bodyshop demand for its green, reclaimed parts.

The Environment Agency has issued a new regulatory position statement (RPS) 329, published on 17 December 2024, specifically addressing the storage, depollution, and dismantling of waste motorcycles. While compliance with an environmental permit remains a legal requirement for these activities, RPS 329 provides a temporary framework under which enforcement action may not be taken, provided certain conditions are met.

The UK government has released updated guidelines in the Code of Practice for Securing Loads on HGVs and Goods Vehicles, effective from the 9th of December, 2024. These updates aim to improve load safety practices and ensure compliance with legislation, addressing the responsibilities of all parties involved in the transportation process.

Hamble Pan Disability F.C. enjoyed a festive Christmas Party and disco on Friday December 6th, at the Bitterne Royal British Legion Club, Southampton. An unexpected, late notice loss of the party sponsor had meant it risked cancellation. On hearing the news, Shedfield-based Silverlake Automotive Recycling [Silverlake], who are kit sponsors for the Adult Pan Participation Team at the club, stepped in and funded the celebration for over 100 partygoers aged between eight and 16+ with their parents and carers.

The 2024 ABP Club State of the Body Repair Industry Report, yet again, provides invaluable insights into bodyshop attitudes to and use of green parts. 

The 2024 ABP Club State of the Industry Report, sponsored by Mirka, sheds light on a significant shift in the UK body repair industry—the growing adoption of green parts. As bodyshops navigate persistent supply chain disruptions and mounting environmental pressures, the role of green parts has emerged as both a practical and sustainable solution, reshaping the landscape of automotive repair.

Monaghan, Ireland – 9 December 2024 – Combilift, the global leader in material handling solutions, has been awarded Company of the Year at the prestigious Business & Finance Awards 2024 in association with KPMG Ireland. This remarkable achievement marks Combilift’s 9th major win in the last three months, solidifying its position as an industry leader.

SYNETIQ, an IAA Company, has stepped in to assist Lifeline Against the Breadline, a foodbank charity in Doncaster after their delivery vehicle was vandalised.

Aviva (AV.L) is set to acquire smaller rival Direct Line (DLGD.L) in a £3.61 billion ($4.60 billion) cash-and-stock deal, creating the UK’s largest home and motor insurer. The merger will result in a combined market value of £16.65 billion ($21.23 billion), placing Aviva ahead of Legal & General and just behind Prudential in size, according to Reuters.

CarTakeBack provides the latest scrap car prices for November 2024.

Silverlake Automotive Recycling [Silverlake] was awarded Salvage Company of the Year at the prestigious ATF Professional Vehicle Recycling Awards, held on November 28th, at the RAF Cosford Museum near Birmingham. These national awards are competitively entered by vehicle recyclers throughout the UK, and judges determined Silverlake, based in Shedfield, the winner of Salvage Company of the Year for the second consecutive year. 

Kent’s largest vehicle recycling business RECLAMET has won the coveted ATF Professional ‘Vehicle Recycling (Medium-size) Company Award 2024′. The Award was announced at the ATF Professional Vehicle Recycling Awards ceremony held at the RAF Museum, Cosford and organised by ATF Professional.

Polestar, the cutting-edge electric vehicle manufacturer, and MBA Polymers UK, a global leader in plastics recycling, have signed a collaborative agreement aimed at accelerating the UK towards a circular economy for electric vehicles.