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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: April 14, 2020 Contact: Sandy Blalock sandy@a-r-a.org 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 sandy@a-r-a.org 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 ARAEditor@comcast.net!  |
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