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Top 10 Most Scrapped Cars of 2024 according to Scrap Car Comparison

The latest findings from Scrap Car Comparison highlight a nostalgic yet sobering trend in the automotive world: beloved models from the early 2000s are now the most common fixtures in scrapyards. With the average scrapped vehicle being 17 years old in 2024, it’s clear that many of these once-iconic cars have reached the end of their roadworthy lives due to high repair costs or obsolescence. Leading the pack is the Ford Focus, which made up 6.3% of all cars scrapped last year. Here’s a countdown of the 10 most scrapped models of 2024.

Eddie Longworth Appointed CEO of e2e Total Loss Claims Management

Eddie Longworth, founder and director of JEL Consulting, has been appointed CEO of e2e Total Loss Claims Management. He initially joined the company as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) and played a pivotal role in driving strategic growth and innovation before stepping into the CEO role.

IARC 2025 – ELV Regulation’s expanding scope redefines the future of vehicles

The International Automotive Recycling Congress IARC returns for its 24th edition, bringing together industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators. IARC 2025 will address the most critical challenges and opportunities in automotive recycling, with a focus on the European End-of-Life Vehicle Regulation. The ELV Regulation’s scope is expanding to include commercial, heavy-duty vehicles and motorcycles. The role of Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) in recycling will be critical. 

2024 Scrap Car Price Review: Insights from CarTakeBack

CarTakeBack has shared its findings on scrap car prices for 2024, offering valuable insights for the automotive recycling industry. The year marked a steady decline in scrap values, with the average scrap car price settling at £248. Here’s a closer look at the key trends, including the most scrapped car models, their colours, ages, and fuel types.

Silverlake to collaborate with the National Body Repair Association

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.

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Head of Circular Economy at Volvo Cars

Owain joined Volvo Cars in June 2021 to lead Circular Economy in the Global Sustainability Team. The company has committed to being a circular business by 2040 and has financial, recycled content and CO2 based targets for 2025, all of which Owain is working across the company to make happen. Owain previously worked for circular economy consultancy Oakdene Hollins where he advised businesses on evidence led circular economy implementation. 

Turning into a circular business and the importance of vehicle reuse and recycling.

The presentation will cover the work Volvo Cars is doing to achieve 2025 but mainly focus on the transformational work towards 2040 and the business and value chain changes being considered. Attention will be paid to the way vehicles are being dealt with at the end of life and the complexities of closing material and component loops. Opportunities and challenges which Volvo Cars is facing will be presented including engagement with 3rd parties and increasing pressure from stakeholders.

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e2e Total Loss Vehicle Management [e2e] is the UK’s only salvage and automotive recycling network with nationwide, environmentally compliant sites delivering performance resilience and service reliability to the insurance and fleet markets.  The network’s online salvage auction www.salvagemarket.co.uk drives strong salvage resale values and faster sales.  e2e’s salvage clients have access to the network’s stocks of over 5 million quality graded, warranty assured reclaimed parts. 

The power of the network model means e2e has the ability to influence industry standards and is committed to continually raising the bar whilst redefining the role and perceived value of the salvage operator.  Network members adhere to robust service level agreements, against which they are audited, in order to ensure performance consistency and a market leading customer experience.  

The salvage and recycling operating environment is evolving rapidly, and e2e is anticipating, listening and responding to changing market needs.  Regulatory compliance, ESG, reclaimed parts, customer experience, EVs, new vehicle technologies, data and reputation risk are just some of many considerations linked to the procurement of salvage services.  e2e will drive further added value to clients and members through the adoption and application of emerging technologies, continuing to differentiate its proposition and position salvage services as a professional partnership. 

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