Britain, 7th Century AD: In the two hundred years after Rome’s departure from their island, Britons have suffered from a near total collapse of their…
This past summer, Krown Rust Control teamed up with the University of Windsor to develop a Corrosion Index. Basically, it’s a consumer-oriented metric designed to…
I was recently interviewed by a consultant to the French government doing a formal international poll of how other countries get end-of-life vehicles into the…
Even when a vehicle reaches the end of its life, there’s still value in it. While it’s common for people to say it “goes to…
As vehicles become more complex, the value and demand for parts salvaged from them is changing.nnAs vehicles and repair techniques become more complex, manufacturers are…
The Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) has come under tremendous media pressure after they announced in January they’re forecasting a $1.3 billion deficit for…
Driven by trends in technology and repair techniques, parts recyclers are calling for a new focus on industry forces working together.nnWhether you’re a new technician…
OEMs want an off-ramp on the Circular EconomynnFor the longest time, auto recyclers have coexisted with manufacturers. But now, we are facing challenges with OEMs…
Not many maritimers find themselves in August gazing out, next to the mouth of the Great Whale River, at the vastness of Hudson Bay.nnThis past…
Andrew Macdonald, owner of Maritime Auto Parts in Glenholme, Nova Scotia, is a passionate voice for and leader in the automotive recycling industry.nnHis business, which employs 23…