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Is the Rise of Small Businesses in Vehicle Recycling Changing the Industry Landscape?

The automotive green parts market is bringing newer, smaller, and more agile businesses into the sector—vehicle dismantling start-ups whose exponential growth started post-pandemic. They operate out of small industrial units with low overheads, specialising in specific vehicle makes and models. These newcomer businesses have more in common with a modern automotive repair workshop than with a typical metal recycling or salvage yard. 

 

Is the Rise of Small Businesses in Vehicle Recycling Changing the Industry Landscape? soc
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Car selection is deliberate and physical dismantling, a slick operation. Space constraints mean that inventory cannot afford to sit around, and vehicle stock must be processed rapidly. To unlock the necessary speed and efficiency and manage labour costs, staff need to be knowledgeable and highly skilled. Consequently, it is crucial that these technicians have access to high-quality automotive training and the right equipment. After all, these new dismantling businesses deliver value to customers by providing extended warranties. Technicians must be trained to disassemble engines, gearboxes and drivetrains for inspection. They go on to check tolerances and ensure that the parts being sold are defect-free, tried and tested.

In today’s market dominated by over-priced OEM parts, exorbitant main dealer pricing, and an ongoing shortage of brand-new parts, quality-assured green parts with extended warranties are an increasingly attractive alternative for repair agents and car owners alike. 

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Originally published at www.elvtraining.com

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Owain Griffiths

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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