ARA Code of Ethics
We agree, as a condition of membership in the Automotive Recyclers Association, to:

• Promote the conservation of energy and the total utilization of our resources, both natural and manufactured.
  

• Determine, within all practical limits, the quality and condition of each automotive part offered for direct recycling and to represent the same accurately.

 

• Accept the social responsibility for good community relations, improved environment, integration of minority personnel into the industry, and for assisting local charitable and civic organizations.

 

• Be compatible business neighbor, while maintaining the highest standards of business ethics and conduct.

 

• Maintain a clean, non-polluted, environmentally conscious business.

 

• Operate according to the ordinances, statutes and laws of the various jurisdictions; never knowingly conducting business utilizing any automotive components of questionable origin.

 

• Use every opportunity to promote and improve the public understanding of the role my industry, Association and the general concept of component and material reuse.

 

• Always treat the customer in a fair and professional manner, clearly identifying any and all warranties or conditions of sale.