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Supreme Court Rule Could Cost Consumers

The decision opens the door for states to collect sales tax from businesses even if they don’t have a brick-and-mortar presence.

ISRI Advocacy Delivers for Recyclers in Latest Tariff Measures

The association worked to have several equipment parts removed from the Trump administration’s list of products from China that will receive a 25 percent import duty.

ARA Responds To GM Recycled Parts Ban

The association said it the automaker’s decision was a real disservice to consumers because it limits low-cost part alternatives.
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  1. Scrap Metal Prices "Peaking"
  2. Harper's Salvage
    Proud To Be 4th Generation
  3. A Family Legacy
    Friendliness Drives Business at Erie Auto Salvage
  4. NMVTIS
    And How States Are Using It
  5. An Interview with a Metallurgist
    “What you don’t know is hurting your bottom line.”
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Locator UpFront

NMVTIS

NMVTIS is growing in use and activity. According to AAMVA (the group that operates and manages the NMVTIS database), 96 percent of all the vehicles in the United States are represented in the database. There are a few states that are not contributing data to the database but this year grants have been given to these states, so they should be contributing data in the near future.

An Interview with a Metallurgist

Edmund Schwenk is a Metallurgist and CEO of PGM Recovery Systems, Inc. For more than 30 years, he has been engaged in the processing/refining/manufacturing of precious metals. Schwenk shared his insight about precious metals and converter recycling in today’s market.

A Family Legacy

When the local high school needs a car as a prop for their school musical, they go to Erie Auto Salvage. When the local fire department needs a car to practice on, they head to Erie Auto. And when customers all over want a friendly face and a warm reception, they, too, turn to Erie Auto. This Colorado yard is known for its friendliness, community spirit and, importantly, having the right part.
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Recycled Parts Buying Trends

The Locator's commitment to buyers and sellers of recycled parts has been the driving force for the company for more than 50 years. For the past several months, the data has shows a clear trend for purchasing smaller, easy-to-install parts. Headlights, tail lamps and side view mirrors have been popular among buyers. But buyers also continue to purchase the larger, more expensive parts including engines and transmissions.

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Most Popular Parts Searches

PartsLocator's new late-model parts search allows users to find the parts they need, purchase them and have them shipped directly. The site is user friendly and completely responsive so access from any device - desktop, laptop, tablet or mobile device - is seamless.

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