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ARA received a letter from a teacher, Ruby, and her 8-10 year old students, praising our coverage of the COVID-19. Her letter included a request from one student named Lucy. Lucy, if you are reading this, look below. We are glad to have your suggestions! Let us know if you have more! Here is the letter: To: ARA From: Ruby Subject: A thank you and a suggestion from Ms. Cortes' class! Hello Automotive Recyclers Association, My name is Ruby and I volunteer at a crafts program for 8-10 year old children. Earlier this month before the closure of schools due to Coronavirus pandemic, I was helping the kids to research car models and we have been having a lot of fun learning about all types of vehicles! While looking up information about each of the models, we came across your page https://www.a-r-a.org/covid-19-links.html. I encouraged the kids to search for more information online while at home. One of my girls, Lucy, found this page that she sent for me to see about the history of Mini-Cooper. I was proud of her going above and beyond to find it - https://www.carcovers.com/resources/history-of-the-mini-cooper/. I suggested that she share the article because I told her that I'd bet that you'd be interested! I also want to impress upon all the kids that by reaching out and simply asking others, like yourself, things can be accomplished that they might not otherwise think can. Would you please add the link to that resource for them to your webpage? They would be so proud to see that you included it. I also don't think it hurt that I promised the group a pizza day when we resume classes if you did! Please let me know if you’d be willing so I can share the exciting news with them! Thank you very much in advance and stay safe! Ruby -- Ruby Cortes Teacher l Advisor Here is the information Lucy suggested we post for our automotive recyclers! For all you who recycle the Mini-Cooper, you will love this! History of the Mini Cooper Written By: John Linden  The original 1959 model Sixty years after its launch, the Mini Cooper is still a polarizing little car: most people either really love it or somehow hate it. Many Americans were unfamiliar with MINI until its American launch by BMW in 2002 even though the car had been a pop culture icon in England since the 60’s. Whether you love or loathe it, whether you are a long-time MINI fan or just getting acquainted with its pint-sized charms, keep reading to learn how this cult classic came to be.
Mini Before the “Cooper”The original Mini was a result of a design challenge in from Sir Leonard Lord, owner of the Morris Company, to his top engineer, a man named Alec Issigonis, in 1957. After World War II, the English motor industry was facing a dilemma that may sound familiar to Americans today: cars had gotten large and fuel prices had gone way up. Issigonis worked with a small team of engineers to develop a solution. The MINI answered a call to create a fuel efficient car that was affordable for the masses. The MINI was launched in 1959 (the Cooper surname would come about later) with innovations that have had a lasting effect on automobile design to this day. In order to make more passenger room, the wheels were moved to the extreme corners of the frame. Also, the engine was rotated 90 degrees (called a transverse engine) which distributed the weight more evenly above the wheels and increased stability. The combination of these practical design changes had the added benefit of improving handling which has led to the Mini’s reputation as an exceptionally nimble car. ... READ MORE TO SEE THE ARTICLE WITH IMAGES, CLICK HERE: https://www.carcovers.com/resources/history-of-the-mini-cooper/
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 ARA REVIEWING 2020 STORM WATER PERMIT
There are new regulations from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for the 2020 Storm Water permit. Members of the ARA executive committee are currently reviewing them with the help of an environmental engineering company, and consulting with ISRI. At this time, we are considering requesting an extension to the comment period (current deadline 5/01/2020) while we consider how to address the changes. Here are the specific document links. The Fact Sheet listed first shares information on requested comments.Shares Info on Requested Comments DOWNLOAD THIS GRAPHIC AND SHARE IT ON SOCIAL MEDIA TODAY!!  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: April 14, 2020 Contact: Sandy Blalock [email protected] Manassas, VA - The Automotive Recyclers Association expresses extreme concern with two recent Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) position statements on the repair procedures. In Subaru’s position statement on Use of Aftermarket Substitute Parts on Subaru Vehicles, Subaru “strongly recommends” the use of Subaru Genuine Parts in a Subaru Certified Collision Center. Additionally, Subaru “does not support the use of parts that have been removed, salvaged or recycled from an existing vehicle.” And most importantly, in violation of the federal Magnuson Moss Warranty law, Subaru states the “The use of any aftermarket or substitute structural, body, mechanical or electrical repair parts is not covered under the Subaru of America, Inc., limited warranty, replacement parts limited warranty…” The Federal Trade Commission expressly states that “Simply using an aftermarket or recycled part does not void your warranty” (Federal Trade Commission, Consumer Information, “Auto Warranties and Routine Maintenance, May 2015). Under this federal law, Subaru is obligated to honor the warranties of vehicles that have been repaired using aftermarket or recycled parts. The Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) strongly opposes Subaru’s position statements which will mislead consumers and effectively ban the use of safe and economical alternative parts. ARA Executive Director Sandy Blalock notes that “Auto manufacturers have become more aggressive in their efforts to force recycled original equipment (ROE) and aftermarket parts out of the market. The tactics stifle competition, greatly increasing costs to consumers which in turn can also cause more repairable vehicles to be declared “total loss”. ARA would point out that Subaru original equipment recycled parts are the very same parts manufactured by Subaru and have a long history of having been used in making vehicle repairs. Since 1943, the Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) represents an industry dedicated to the efficient removal and reuse of recycled original equipment (ROE) automotive parts, and the proper recycling of inoperable motor vehicles. ARA represents the interests of over 4,500 auto recycling facilities in the United States and fourteen other countries around the world.  Date: April 16, 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Sandy Blalock [email protected] Manassas, VA - The Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) is pleased to announce that Emil Nusbaum has joined ARA as the Director of Government Relations on April 15, 2020. Emil will work with the ARA Government Affairs team primarily focusing on Federal Legislative and Regulatory issues. Emil will be stepping into the role previously held by Delanne Bernier. Prior to joining ARA, Emil served as policy counsel to the Chairman of the National Vehicle Service, where he conducted research and advised on issues related to federal and state privacy laws impacting driver data. Emil is an attorney licensed to practice in the state of Maryland and is a graduate of the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law. Emil focused his studies on government-related legal practice. While in law school, Emil served as Director of Government Affairs for the University of Maryland Student Council, which advocated for over 176,000 students throughout the entire University System of Maryland. Emil also holds a certification in data privacy from the International Association of Privacy Professionals (CIPP/US). Before becoming an attorney, Emil served as an analyst for the National Salvage Vehicle Reporting Program – an anti-fraud nonprofit. While there, he supported the Department of Justice Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force’s investigation into money laundering and the export of vehicles. He also helped build a proprietary database for use by FBI and State Attorneys General for their use in tracking vehicles damaged by Hurricane Sandy. Emil also has experience working on Capitol Hill in both personal member offices and committee offices. He served as a law clerk for the U.S. Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, where he helped support a 6-member investigation into Equifax’s 2017 data breach, which exposed the personal data of 143 million people. Emil’s other notable experience on Capitol Hill includes working for the U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Government Affairs (the Senate’s chief investigative and oversight committee) and interning in Senator Joseph Lieberman’s personal office. Finally, Emil gained more industry experience during a summer internship with LKQ Corporation where his focus was researching anti-competitive tactics, stockholder rights, and executive compensation. Since 1943, the Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) represents an industry dedicated to the efficient removal and reuse of recycled original equipment (ROE) automotive parts, and the proper recycling of inoperable motor vehicles. ARA represents the interests of over 4,500 auto recycling facilities in the United States and fourteen other countries around the world.  Attention:
ARA ASSOCIATE MEMBERS! The ARA Buyer's Guide is going VIRTUAL! We want to let you know we appreciate your support of the ARA and of automotive recyclers across the globe. As valuable ARA Members, we also want to support you as best as we can. We realize many of you may miss opportunities to get in front of your clients and potential clients in the automotive recycling industry during this current crisis. We considered how we can help you stay top of mind to automotive recyclers who might currently be looking at streamlining and changing their operations. Many of them are making changes, and they will likely continue to make changes. It is a great time to make sure they know about you and how your company’s products & services can help: Save money ~ Save time ~ Improve efficiency ~ Stay safety compliant Generate new cash flow ~ help them sort through current circumstances .... and more. Click Here to Learn How to Take Advantage of NEW ADDITIONS to the ARA 2020 Annual Buyer's Guide and BE INCLUDED in the NEW ARA ARA ONLINE BUYER'S GUIDE! Find out how to be listed ONLINE until MAY 2020! To help educate automotive recyclers on this valuable information, we are making significant improvements to the ARA Annual Buyer’s Guide. We hope this helps you! ~Caryn & Jay, Your ARA Advertising Team If you have questions, email [email protected]! |
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