b'Auto Recyclers ToolBox 11recently in the proposed changes withindustry to survive, and hopefully thrive the Stormwater Permits. Will we bein the future, we need to stick together. facing more scrutiny from the regulatorsWe need to unite for the same cause. now, and what will the cost of doing business be as a result of this?Difficult times Our Associations have gone 6.Insurance issues:through some dicult times of late, Higher costs, and limited markets. nancially. All of the State Conventions have been canceled due to COVID-19 to date, and this has created budget problems for them. We all need to support our National and our State Associations. Remember that these are not for prot, and they cannot exist without our support. What the future holds for us is unknown, but one thing is for certain: the past and the present are 7.Our data:the best predictors of the future. Please How do we regain control of it?bear in mind that you only get out of that the OEMs built. So, with this beingsomething what you put into it. said, why should these parts be unsafe8.The negative perception that for use on repairs?others have of our industry: How do we overcome this 2.Information denialjunkyard stigma? How do we by the OEMs:communicate to the rest of the world Besides us not having access to thewho we really are and what we do? Build information that is available to all others in the automotive industry, but excludes only us Auto Recyclers, nowWe cant leave ourStrength from membersthere are people saying that we will befate to be decided byThis industry needs the State breaking the law by unknowinglylawmakers that dontAssociations, as well as ARA, to keep it selling parts that are on recall. Theknow who we are orrelevant and viable. The strength of any recall information is something that wewhat we do. Association comes from its members should have. We should not have to beg,and their level of participation. We all borrow, steal or have to pay for it. Theneed to kick in and do our part. We OEMs should provide this to us. ItMost definitely! need to invest the time, work, and should be part of our Yard ManagementSo, now with all of this considered,money that is needed to ensure our System (YMS).do we need them? Most denitely. Theyfuture. represent the interests and concerns ofSupport your State Associations! 3.What type of partsour industry; they work hard on aSupport ARA!will we be able to sell?legislative level monitoring legislation As vehicles evolve, and with morecoming through, as well as having aMarty Hollingshead has beeninthebusinesssince and more components being VINvoice in shaping the things that aect1973andtheownerof specic, which parts will no longer haveour industry. We cant leave our fate toNorthlake Auto Recyclers, Inc., Hammond,Indiana,since a resale value?be decided by lawmakers that dont1984. Marty is ARA treasurer know who we are or what we do. Theyand is on the executive commit-4.Unfair competition:are also a great resource for training andtee. He is a board member of the Indiana Automotive Recy-From Unlicensed Buyers. education. clers Association. Both Marty and Northlake have received numerous awards and recognition for excellence in 5.Safety and EnvironmentalThese are tough timesthe industry and the community. You can Compliance Issues:for everybody!reach Marty by phone:219-937-3960 or Just look at what has happenedWhat we need to remember for ourvisit his website:www.narparts.com'