Tom Hayward, the founder of ineedspares.com, is preparing for an exciting summer tour of vehicle recyclers and body shops throughout the UK. Join Tom as he shares the details of this immersive journey, inviting enthusiastic participants to gain firsthand insights into industry practices, innovative repair methods, and sustainable solutions.
I’ve always enjoyed visiting warehouses and observing production lines in action. It’s a great way to see how things are done and to see the innovative approaches businesses take when recycling or repairing vehicles. We’re developing a platform to help suppliers and buyers source and supply spare parts, and I want to take a hands-on approach to introduce it. I believe we can showcase this in a more engaging way than the typical web-based demos, especially since COVID has pushed many interactions online.
This summer, I’ll be hitting the road with just my backpack and camera, dedicating two weeks to visiting two to three sites per day. I’ll be touring UK recyclers and body shops, showcasing our latest solution to current suppliers and buyers while also demonstrating it to potential new users. My goal is to tour their operations, understand their pain points, gather feedback, and highlight the sustainable practices within the industry.
As a committee member of the Vehicle Recyclers’ Association (VRA), I’ll also use this opportunity to listen to recyclers about the industry’s current state. I’ll be documenting these visits to create a short film that promotes sustainable businesses in the UK and sheds light on the recycling operations and those who choose to use sustainable spare parts in their repair process.
I plan to travel on a budget, staying in hostels and possibly hitching rides with parts delivery vehicles. Any support along the way would be greatly appreciated. If you’re interested in being part of this tour, please click here to express your interest. I look forward to meeting you all and sharing this journey.
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