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About Us
John Allen - Chairman
The MVDA is the trade association representing the interests of vehicle dismantlers and their customers throughout the UK.
Aims & Objectives
- To ensure the efficient collection and dismantling of ELV's (end of life vehicles) into reusable auto parts and other secondary materials for use in their appropriate recycling chains.
- To co-ordinate and co-operate with all organisations involved in vehicle production and dismantling to minimise environmental impact and maximise recycling efficiency.
- To maintain and improve best practice through the Association's Code of Conduct and Practice.
- To ensure the most effective form of recycling and re-use, thereby supplying guaranteed, economically priced used auto parts.
- To promote safety awareness throughout the industry in respect of members' facilities and the consistent performance of recycled components.
Consumer Benefits
- Dealing with a reputable recycler, bound by the Association's Code of Conduct and Practice. All members apply the MVDA Terms of Trading. These terms set out obligations in excess of the consumer's statutory rights and serve to enhance the service to and the satisfaction of the consumer.
- The reassurance of knowing that you are dealing with a supplier who is committed to a programme of continuous improvement in the environmental considerations of vehicle recycling.
- Ease of location of local members, (see Members Directory) who can not only supply quality recycled parts but who can also offer a completely legitimate route for the safe disposal of your end of life vehicle and ensure that you receive the all important Certificate of Destruction absolving you of all further responsibility for the vehicle.
Industry Co-Ordination and Managing Change
The MVDA is now more active than ever in the representation of its members and the cause of auto recycling at governmental level. Its work is vital in the co-operation with other organisations in taking responsibility for the achievement of targets for environmental protection and sustainable development. Examples of the work undertaken on behalf of the membership include:
- Evidence given at The House of Commons to The Trade and Industry Select Committee on the anticipated impact of the End of Life Vehicle Directive. The MVDA having been selected as the representative body for the dismantling and salvage industry.
- Assisting the Home Office in the development of the Motor Salvage Operators Regulations under the Vehicles (Crime) Act 2001. Following implementation advising of the effect on the industry and the effectiveness of the regulations.
- Consultation with DEFRA (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) in both the end of life vehicle directive and measures to deal with abandoned vehicles. Consultation with DTLR (Department for Transport, Local Government and the Regions) on the introduction of the Vehicle Inspection Certificate for repaired salvage vehicles.
- Co-ordination with EGARA (European Group of Automotive Recycling Associations) to represent the industry within Europe. MVDA member and former chairman Paul Fox is the new chairman of the group.
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