Certified Auto recycler –
YOUR path to EXCELLENCE
compliance matters, certification is the tool
Certified Auto recycler –
YOUR path to EXCELLENCE
About Us
We Are CAR
The professional automotive recycling industry places significant emphasis on the importance of certification, and for over 20 years the CAR Program has provided professional automotive recyclers with a set of standards for general business practices, environmental and safety issues.
The program is one of the cornerstones of ARA and industry partners recognize CAR certified automotive recyclers as market leaders.
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the process SIMPLIFIED
Knowledgeable Staff
The Certified Auto Recycler or CAR Program is backed by knowledgeable staff and an Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) Certification Committee made up of dedicated auto recyclers to provide the most practical compliance assistance in the industry.
The CAR Program uses an online record to guide participants through the path to compliance in an easy-to-use method. The CAR Program is a tool to be used to track and guide compliance and quality for professional auto recyclers. --> Download the CAR Checklist to become familiar with the standards
Step 1: Order a CAR Tracking Record Here
Whether you are new or renewing, CAR membership begins with ordering a certification tracking record. The new online system is easy to use, as well as easy to start and stop at any time.
A new CAR Record must be requested every year.
You can request a conference call for technical assistance on navigating the CAR Record system or any of the standards as they apply to your facility. The support service is included in your membership fee. Request assistance. <-link
Step 2: Preparation
Get Started by downloading or opening this list of photographs that will be needed to complete the audit.
Or take the first step with ARE YOU CERTIFICATION READY? <- download
Multiple users can easily access your CAR record via a link so that auditors may enter assessments and photographs or staff can complete the basic facility information or update the record when improvements have been made throughout the year.
Step 3: Conduct the Audit
An annual CAR Record will be utilized to record the findings of the physical audit conducted each year. In Self audit years, the Safety Supervisor may decide to complete the audit or assign the task to a 3rd party auditor. In professional audit years, a 3rd party auditor will be required as has been the process for the CAR program since the beginning. When an auditor completes the CAR Record, the member will want to add information about the facility in the first section and then complete the High Voltage Vehicle and Gold Seal sections to complete the process. Once all the questions have been answered and photos uploaded then submit the CAR Record to complete the process. Complete the process by convention to receive recognition and by December 31st to be designated as CAR Certified in the annual ARA Directory. You may RUN AN AUDIT REPORT <- download at anytime to see if you have any questions flagged in red that need attention or to see if you have achieved the required 70% compliant threshold.
In any year, members will be able to start, stop and update the audit record as they reach new levels of compliance based on the outcome of the annual audit. The value added aspect of certification lies in the compliance verification AND the continuous improvement process!
The designation as CAR Certified is the badge of honor those compliant members can proudly display to be recognized for their achievement.
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