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Welcome to VARA

For over 30 years, the Virginia Automotive Recyclers Association (VARA) has been the voice of Virginia¹s auto salvage industry. Members benefit from our long-standing working relationships with the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), our track record of working with elected officials in Richmond and our overall promotion of the industry.

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Scenes from the 2011 VARA Annual Meeting & Trade Show

Thanks to all who braved the hurricane to make this a successful event! Many thanks to our Premium Platinum Sponsor Car-Part and all our registered vendors:

Advanced Remarketing Services
Al-Jon
Arnott’s Inc.
Auto Data Direct
Brock Supply
Buddy AI
Car-Part
Checkmate
Commercial Forms
The Connection
CRUSH
Environmental Systems Services
Fast Parts by Car-Part
FCC Environmental
G.J. Sullivan
Hollander, a Solera Company

Hotlines
James Environmental Management
James River Equipment
Keystone Alliance Insurance
Knopf Automotive
Lamb Fuels
Legend Smelting & Recycling
Logan Oil, Inc. MCI Cores
Morris Distributing
Rebuilders Automotive Supply
Robins Insurance
SAS Forks
SIMS Metal Management
URG/Pinnacle
Weed Control
Young's Auto Crushers

Membership Benefits

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The benefits of becoming a member of VARA include:

  • Legislative and regulatory representation before the Virginia General Assembly and appropriate state agencies
  • Quarterly newsletters and other informational updates covering industry developments and governmental regulations
  • Sponsored group insurance program
  • Education and training seminars
  • Assistance with compliance requirements and referrals on providers of other services
  • Discounted entry to our Annual Meeting and Trade Show
  • Networking opportunities

Special Member Benefits

  • 6-Month free trial Access to Virginia Auto Parts Network through Car-Part to any new member who has not already subscribed to Car-Part.
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Testimonials

Want to learn more about VARA membership can mean for you and your business?
Please click here to read what our members have to say about the organization.

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2009 Annual Meeting and Trade Show

The 2009 VARA Trade Show held at Bruce Auto Parts in Mechanicsville, VA was a huge success!  VARA members and staff are thankful for the support of the exhibitors and sponsors who came to the show and, most especially, to the attendees who helped make this event so special.  To read more about it and see pictures from the event, click here.

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Contact Information

Virginia Automotive Recyclers Association
250 West Main Street, Suite 100
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902
Phone: (434) 977-3716
Fax: (434) 979-2439

» Click here for an Interactive Map of Downtown
» Click here for map of Downtown parking

Executive Director: Mary Howell
Phone: (804) 643-4433
Email: mary.howell@easterassociates.com

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