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ARA Membership is an investment in your future
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As the voice of the professional automotive recycling industry, the Automotive Recyclers Association is deeply committed to meeting the needs of its membership and elevating the professional automotive recycling industry. The benefits listed in this section are available exclusively to all Automotive Recyclers Association members to help grow and protect their businesses.
Below are just some of the highly-valued benefits exclusive to all ARA members.
To take advantage of these cornerstone programs & initiatives, contact Kelly Badillo, Senior Director of Member Services, at (571) 208-0428 Ext. 2 or kelly@a-r-a.org. For more information on becoming a member of the ARA, contact Kelly Badillo or Vince Edivan, Director of Member Relations, at (571) 208-0428 Ext. 8 or vince@a-r-a.org.
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LEARN HOW ARA BENEFITS YOU!
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ARA is committed to meeting the needs of its membership and offers many resources to members to help grow their businesses. As a member of ARA, you will receive access to:
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ARA Programs Include You can Participate In as a Member:
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Partner PROGRAMS BOOST BOTTOM LINE SAVINGS & MORE
What’s more, ARA brings its members exclusive business solutions and savings through our popular partner programs. Take advantage of special savings for all aspects of your business, including payroll, uniforms, vehicle history reporting, and more! The list of services and savings available through the ARA Marketplace, powered by Savings4Members, continues to grow!
We welcome you to take a few minutes and browse through this website to see the other valuable programs, safety and environmental resources, educational opportunities, industry representation and other great benefits that ARA membership has to offer you.
G.J. Sullivan is the preferred insurance carrier for the Association. The insurer offers a wide range of insurance products and solution for ARA members and has over 25 years experience in underwriting for the automotive recycling industry.
Discounted Advertising: FenderBender and Ratchet+Wrench are the leading industry publications for the collision and mechanical repair industries. As an ARA member, receive heavily discounted rates on advertising packages – including access to a customized ad designed by ARA for as low as $80/month! Get your business in front of 136,000 shops throughout the country.
ARA ECAR Center (ecarcenter.org): Comprehensive environmental compliance data for the federal EPA and state-by-state synopsis.
ARA Marketplace: ARA’s buying group offers generous discounts on business services with world-class vendors of payroll processing, office supplies, package delivery, wireless services, and more. Visit https://ara.savings4members.com. The average savings on expenses is 20%.
ARA Marketplace Savings from brand name providers includes: Energy Buyers’ Program • Gloves & Safety Products • Work Wear • Office Supplies • Payroll • Fleet & Vehicle Fuel • Hiring Services • HazMat Shipping Program • Marketing & Graphics • Shipping Solutions • Vehicle Database Search • Vehicle History Reporting • Debt Collection • Email Marketing • Truck Rentals • Haz Mat
Claims Management Solution: CarInspector.us manages claims, technical support, mechanical breakdowns and physical damage inspections, and expert witness in the U.S. and Canada.
Cooperative Purchasing (nascoop.com): NASCO-OP provides access to the best prices on thousands of equipment and supply options that you use in your business everyday.
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Enroll in ARA University at ARAUniversity.org
The industry’s dedicated online training platform offers 24/7 quality training courses specifically for auto recyclers and their staff on safety, compliance, sales, technical processes, and more.
And it is a FREE BENEFIT for ARA Members and their employees!
ARA’s premier Annual Industry Event offers one-of-a-kind opportunities to learn of new products and services, experience outstanding educational sessions and network with colleagues! ARA members receive significant discounts on attendance.
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CLICK COVER
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ARA’s ONLINE Annual Buyer’s Guide: ARA Member Information & Resources: ARA 360 E-Newsletter: This monthly email informs ARA members of news impacting the industry, association updates, and need-to-know information. ARA Associate members receive discounts on advertising. |
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ARA Scholarship Foundation: Annual financial awards to students, where a parent is a current employee of a Licensed Direct/Branch Recycler Member of ARA, for post-high school education or trade school pursuits.
Certified Automotive Recycler (CAR): CAR is the industry credential recognized globally as the premium professional standard. Exclusively for ARA members, it is designed to help auto recyclers excel in general business, waste & hazardous material handling, safety, and customer service.
Choose Recycled Parts® Marketing: ARA’s consumer marketing campaign is FREE for use to positively advocate the use of Recycled Original Equipment auto parts. Download these customizable print & digital ads, billboards, TV/radio spots from www.chooserecycledparts.com.
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Automotive Recycling Magazine: ARA’s official award-winning bi-monthly publication knows automotive recycling like no other industry publication of its kind. Auto recyclers rely on the insightful features on industry trends, safety & compliance, and best practices, as well as expert columns, recycler profiles, and more. ARA Associate members receive discounts on advertising. AutoRecyclingNow.com: ARA’s official award-winning bi-monthly publication is ONLINE! Check out the recent issue, PLUS more news you need to know!
Auto Recycler’s Toolbox: We deliver the Automotive Recycler Trade Show Experience to those who do not attend industry events and trade shows. We also reinforce the automotive trade show experience for those who do attend them. Each edition of the ToolBox Magazine Includes:
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