NEW! Thank you for your continued support of the Automotive Recyclers of Michigan (ARM)! Partnering with ARM provides your company with powerful visibility and connection opportunities among automotive recyclers and industry leaders across Michigan throughout the year. Our sponsorships are designed to highlight your brand, strengthen relationships with key decision-makers, and demonstrate your commitment to advancing the recycling industry. To maximize your company’s exposure …
Register NOW for the Kent Utter Jr. Memorial Scholarship Golf Outing on September 15th
Join us for the Kent Utter Jr. Memorial Scholarship Golf Outing and help support future scholars in honor of Kent’s legacy. Enjoy a day of golf, camaraderie, and giving back — all for a great cause.Spots are limited — register today!
Introducing: MICAR Plus
The new MICAR Plus program launched jointly by Automotive Recyclers of Michigan (ARM) and the Michigan Automotive Service Association (ASA) can help you substantially increase sale of recycled parts to the automotive collision and repair industry. MICAR Plus members will also be identified and recognized as recyclers who are committed to not only meeting environmental and safety standards, but also providing consistent …
Federal Trade Commission Affirms Use of Recycled Automotive Parts in Warranty Repairs
MANASSAS, VA – In a letter to ARA Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Michael Wilson, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) this week affirmed the use of recycled automotive parts in warranty repairs. In the letter, the FTC says: “Warrantors may not claim that a warranty is void simply because a consumer has used an authorized or recycled part.” “Tying warranties to …
ARM in 2011
What is arm working on for the rest of 2011? We recently met with ARM’s Board to discuss how we can “go on offense” with some pro-active policy ideas. Of course, we will continue to “play defense” on the salvage auto auction issue as we have done successfully for several years now. Some of our ideas include: Allowing electronic record …
ARM Membership
As a member of ARM your employer is able to offer you a unique opportunity. The Kent Utter Jr. Memorial Scholarship fund has been providing financial assistance for college & secondary education to ARM members’ employees for over ten years. If you have questions or would like more information please call 810-695-6760 or email arm@mi.automotiverecyclers.org
Featured Member
Morris Rose Auto Parts is a state-of-the-art automotive recycling facility located in Kalamazoo, Michigan. We started out as a one-stall garage in 1940 and have continued to expand every since. We now have a facility that is over 30,000 square feet, with a staff of nearly 25 people. We sell quality new and used auto parts locally and globally. For …
ARA States the Facts
ARA States the Facts on Automotive Recycling* The Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) is the leading international trade association of professional automotive recyclers. ARA represents 4,500 automotive recycling facilities in the United States and fourteen other countries around the world. We proudly represent an industry dedicated to the environmentally efficient removal and reuse of automotive parts and the recycling of inoperable …
The Michigan Certified Automotive Recycler Program (MICAR)
The Michigan Certified Automotive Recycler (MICAR) program sponsored by the Automotive Recyclers of Michigan (ARM) certifies that participating automotive recycling facilities meet specified general business, environmental, safety, licensing, and regulatory standards. MICAR has been approved and accredited by the Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA).
Road Shows
May is right around the corner and another Road Show will be here soon. If you haven’t been to Traverse City in awhile or ever, then hopefully this article will help you plan for our upcoming event.