Impound Insights: Automotive Retailers Association announces new impound lot operator rates and administrative changes
Victoria, British Columbia — 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 […]
Get the Lead Out: Canada bans lead wheel weights starting in 2024
Toronto, Ontario — The Automotive Aftermarket Retailers of Ontario (AARO) have announced that as of February 3, 2024, lead wheel weights will no longer be able to be manufactured or imported into Canada. The ban specifically affects wheel weights containing more than 0.1 percent lead by weight, except in accordance with a permit issued under […]
Reminder: ARA accepting entries for annual Show and Shine contest through August 30
Toronto, Ontario — Entries are now being accepted for the Automotive Retailers Association’s (ARA) third annual Show and Shine contest. The categories for this year’s car show are: antiques and vintage; ‘Best of Rods’; customs, classic and muscle cars; trucks; motorcycles and ‘Best in Show’ prize sponsored by BASF. The event’s key sponsor, BASF, will […]
Show n Shine: ARA’s third annual Show and Shine Contest open now, through August 30, 2021
Toronto, Ontario — Entries are now being accepted for the Automotive Retailers Association’s (ARA) third annual Show and Shine Contest. Competition entries will be accepted online from June 17, 2021 to Aug. 30, 2021 at 10 p.m. PT. All online entries must be received by August 30, 2021 at 5 p.m. PT. The vehicles submitted […]
Auto recyclers gather for B-CAR 2015 meeting
Richmond, British Columbia — April 22, 2015 — Recyclers from across the country will converge on Richmond this weekend for the Automotive Retailers Association’s (ARA) B-CAR 2015 mid-year meeting. The BC Auto Recyclers Division of ARA tees off its two-day convention at 11 a.m. on April 24 with the Merv Storzuk Memorial Golf Tournament at the […]
