CompaniesAutomotive Recyclers AssociationCompany OverviewContactAbout Automotive Recyclers AssociationLatest from Automotive Recyclers AssociationPlasticInternational Co-operation: Industry leaders unite to address plastic repair standardsAutomotive Recyclers AssociationToronto, Ontario -- The Plastic Repair Alliance Council, a global initiative aimed at standardizing plastic repair practices within the collision repair...May 20, 2025Industry ConferencesBest in the West: ARA headed to B.C. for 2025 Retreat and Gala FundraiserAutomotive Recyclers AssociationToronto, Ontario -- The Automotive Retailers Association is heading west for its 2025 members' retreat and gala fundraiser.April 30, 2025RecyclingBattery Breakdown: International Roundtable on Auto Recycling to provide EV battery insights in April 29 webinarAutomotive Recyclers AssociationLondon, United Kingdom — The International Roundtable on Auto Recycling (IRT) is hosting a webinar on EV battery insights on April 29, where Hans Eric...April 17, 2025BusinessDRIVING THE FUTURE OF COLLISION REPAIRFix Network WorldApril 15, 2025RecyclingSteve Fletcher, Mathieu Dagonas, Wally Dingman talk new rolesOntario Automotive Recyclers Association (OARA)Niagara Falls, Ontario -- Canadian Auto Recycler caught up with Steve Fletcher, former managing director of the Automotive Recyclers of...April 9, 2025BusinessDriving the Future of Collision Repair: A Vision for Real ChangeFix Auto Canada Inc.Toronto, Ontario -- The collision repair industry stands at a crossroads—and the time for talk is over. In this bold and honest opinion piece, Sylvain Seguin, president of Fix Network Canada and newly appointed CCIF chair, calls for a unified push toward standardization.April 1, 2025RecyclingOARA Kicks Off in Niagara: Friday’s presentations include Ryan Mandell tariff talk, young leaders panel, quality control and moreOntario Automotive Recyclers Association (OARA)Niagara Falls, Ontario — The Ontario Automotive Recyclers Association (OARA) officially kicked off its presentations on Friday, where dozens...March 28, 2025RecyclingThrowback Thursday: Remembering OARA Niagara Falls Event, 2010Ontario Automotive Recyclers Association (OARA)Niagara Falls, Ontario – With the Ontario Automotive Recyclers Association’s (OARA) 2025 convention and trade show set to take place...March 26, 2025RecyclingFarewell to Fletcher: Wally Dingman to serve as executive director, ARC, effective April 1Toronto, Ontario — The Automotive Recyclers of Canada (ARC) Board of Directors are pleased to announce that Wally Dingman will serve as the organization’s new Executive Director replacing Steve Fletcher, effective April 1, 2025. Dingman has been a fixture in the auto recycling sector as the previous Chairman of the Ontario Automotive Recyclers Association (OARA) […]January 13, 2025Auto InsuranceGetting it Straight: ARA releases updated statement of notice sent to ICBCVictoria, British Columbia — In an industry update, the Automotive Retailers Association (ARA) has announced that it recently spoke with the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) senior management to clarify the organization’s policy and procedure regarding retroactive clawbacks. Specifically, according to ARA’s notice, the organization questioned the ICBC on labour clawbacks in the instance of […]December 20, 2024HomeREGIONAL NEWS | BRITISH COLUMBIAIMPOUND INSIGHTS The Automotive Retailers Association (ARA) has announced significant updates to the Impound Lot Operators (ILO) program, as recently announced by Road Safety B.C. (RSBC). As noted in a recent press release, the new rates–as well as a revamped rate-setting methodology and other administrative changes–mark a major milestone for ILOs. These updates specifically include […]December 13, 2024HomeRECYCLERS IN RENO!Automotive Recyclers AssociationAUTOMOTIVE RECYCLERS ASSOCIATION HONOURS CANADA’S STEVE FLETCHER DURING 81ST ANNUAL CONVENTION AND TRADE SHOW The Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) held its 81st annual Convention and Expo in late October last year, where Managing Director of the Automotive Recyclers of Canada (ARC) Steve Fletcher received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the ARA. The award was presented […]December 12, 2024Collision RepairMarketplace Transformation: Car-Part.com’s Jeff Schroder and Dave Picking of Eladene explain the use of data, AI in parts searchingToronto, Ontario — This past Tuesday, the International Roundtable on Auto Recycling (IRT) hosted its webinar, “How Data and Designation Are Transforming Auto Recycling,” featuring industry leaders Jeff Schroder from Car-Part.com and Dave Picking from Eladene Systems. The session focused on the pivotal role of data integration and artificial intelligence in reshaping the auto recycling […]December 4, 2024RecyclingRecyclers Reunite in Reno: Automotive Recyclers of Canada’s Steve Fletcher receives Lifetime Achievement Award at ARA Convention and ExpoReno, Nevada — Last week, the Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) hosted its 81st annual Convention and Expo at the Peppermill Resort and Casino in Reno, Las Vegas, where Managing Director of the Automotive Recyclers of Canada (ARC) Steve Fletcher received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the ARA. The award was presented during the Friday night […]October 30, 2024HomeREGIONAL NEWS | BRITISH COLUMBIAIMPOUND INSIGHTS The Automotive Retailers’ Association (ARA) has announced significant updates to the Impound Lot Operators (ILO) program, as recently announced by Road Safety BC. The new rates, as well as a revamped rate-setting methodology and other administrative changes, mark a major milestone for ILOs. These updates specifically include the discontinuation of the order for […]October 16, 2024
