Recycled Parts Standards  

One of the Automotive Recycling Association's goals is to create a unified description of recycled parts, thereby promoting all forms of commerce in automotive recycling. To reach this goal, all parties selling, buying, and installing recycled parts need the common language represented by this standard.  

The ARA has created this standard as an inclusive, cooperative effort between everyone interested in recycled automotive parts, interchange standards, and recycling. The documents are available for download at no charge.

ARA Parts Descriptions

Part Type Categories 

ARA Parts Damage Locator

ARA Parts Grading  

ARA Wheel Grading

 

 

 

 

Color Codes

I-Car Cut Lines (2007)

ARA Recycled Parts Guide

Additional Resources

Airbag Protocol (courtesy of ARA Product Services, LLC)

    • Airbag Resources - Airbag training, inspection and tracking software for members only. The Airbag Protocol in action.