Code of Ethics
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.