Radio Segment on WTPL – Bulldog Live……. Owner Robert Phelps of Central Auto Recyclers and Owner Dan Weed of Weed Family Motors discuss the Rights to Repair and Auto Recycling Involvement.

Toronto, Ontario — February 27, 2012 — Standard Auto Wreckers has posted a new video that explains exactly what the process of vehicle de-pollution is, and why it’s an important part of an automotive recycler’s role as an environmental steward. The video, “Auto Recycling and the Environment: A look at the importance of vehicle de-pollution,” opens by explaining why vehicle de-pollution is important: “Vehicle de-pollution is so important to the entire auto recycling industry, because millions of cars come off the road each year, and without auto recyclers spending the time and money to properly evacuate the fluids and decontaminate these cars, our environment would be in horrible shape,” says Paul Green, VP of Green Vehicle Disposal, during the video’s opening sequence. Green Vehicle Disposal is a network of automotive recycling facilities that offers a harmonized solution aimed toward the proper treatment of end-of-life vehicles. Standard Auto Wreckers if the founding member of Green Vehicle Disposal. “Auto recyclers really take on a lot of responsibility,” says David Gold, owner of Standard Auto wreckers. “We’re not just dealing with scrap metal. We’re dealing with a vehicle that has a high amount of dangerous and toxic fluids in them, and it needs to be handled in the most appropriate manner.”

By Mike Davey

6 MONTH WARRANTY

This warranty protects the original purchaser for a period of six (6) months from date of purchase. This warranty is included on all parts unless otherwise stated on front of invoice. This warranty is non-transferable, original invoice must be present.

“SILVER”
1 YEAR EXTENDED WARRANTY:

This warranty is the same as six (6) month warranty and will cover the original purchaser for (1) one year from purchase date. This warranty is non-transferable, original invoice must be present.

“GOLD”
2 YEAR EXTENDED WARRANTY:

This warranty is the same as six (6) month warranty and will cover the original purchaser for (2) two years from purchase date. This warranty is non-transferable, original invoice must be present.

“PLATINUM”
LIFETIME EXTENDED WARRANTY:

This warranty protects the original purchaser for the lifetime of the vehicle, in which it was intended. This warranty is non-transferable, original invoice must be present.

ENGINE & TRANSMISSION WARRANTY
Central NH Sales, Inc. dba Central Auto Recyclers will warranty Engines and Transmissions Internal Parts, which would include the following: Pistons, Rings, Push Rods, Rocker Arms, Lifters, Rocker Arm Shafts, Crankshafts & Bearings, Rods, Camshafts & Bearings, Valves & Guides, Oil Pump, and Engine Block & Cylinder Head. Excluded from warranty are Mounts, Fuel System, Electrical Components, Water Pump, Flex Plate, Flywheel, Pulley’s, Gaskets & Seals unless otherwise stated on original invoice. Motors and Cylinder Heads have heat tabs installed on them, if center is melted out, warranty is VOIDED.

GENERAL TERMS & CONDITIONS

Central NH Sales, Inc. dba Central Auto Recyclers Warrants to the Original Purchaser that the recycled part(s) to be sold are free of defects. All parts must be properly installed and maintained according to factory specifications. Proof of oil changes will be required. This warranty is limited to the amount of the original purchase price of the part. All warranties are non-transferrable. If any defects are discovered during the warranty period, Central Auto Recyclers MUST be informed immediately, failure to do so shall VOID warranty. Central Auto Recyclers or a Certified Facility @ Central Auto Recyclers discretion must verify defects. Central Auto Recyclers is not responsible for any transportation/shipping cost incurred due to a failed part. Any improper use, (racing, neglect, mishandling) of said part shall VOID this warranty. Commercial vehicles or vehicles with plow mounts are excluded from any extended warranty. Improper installation, repair or modification of said part shall VOID this warranty. Any existing problems with the vehicle in which the parts are intended that would cause damage to the recycled part shall VOID the warranty. Failure to properly prove that cooling lines and radiators have been properly flushed will VOID the warranty. Failure to follow all instructions on installation tags will VOID the warranty. No Labor Costs Will Be Included In This Warranty.

The customer (purchaser of part and warranty) will have to establish compliance with any and all conditions set forth for any and all warranty claims. Central Auto Recyclers will exclude all seals, gaskets, fluids, and similar automotive supplies from this warranty.

Central NH Sales, Inc. dba Central Auto Recyclers warranty will exclude any claims of personal injury, economic losses, inconveniences, transportation/shipping, towing and any consequential damages due to a defect of the recycled parts purchased. This warranty shall be governed under New Hampshire State Laws and any action arising out of this warranty must be filed in Merrimack County District Court in Concord, NH.

All refund checks will be issued to the name as it is on the original invoice. There will be NO CASH REFUNDS.

Many automobile owners are spending more than they need on motor oil, believing that it should be changed every 3,000 miles even though almost no manufacturer requires such an aggressive oil-change schedule.

The long-held notion that the oil should be changed every 3,000 miles is so prevalent that California officials have launched a campaign to stop drivers from wasting millions of gallons of oil annually because they have their vehicles serviced too often.

“Our survey data found that nearly half of California drivers are still changing their oil at 3,000 miles or even sooner,” said Mark Oldfield, a spokesman for the California Department of Resources, Recycling and Recovery, which has launched the Check Your Number campaign to encourage drivers to go with the manufacturer’s recommendations.

Improvement in oils, friction proofing and car engines have lengthened the oil-change interval, typically 7,500 miles to 10,000 miles for most vehicles.

Changing motor oil according to manufacturer specifications would reduce motor-oil demand in California by about 10 million gallons a year, the agency said. The state has created a website, checkyournumber.org, where drivers can look up the suggested motor-oil change interval number for their vehicles.

The agency and other groups said slashing motor-oil consumption would be good
for the environment and won’t hurt the longevity or reliability of autos.

“Drivers have a number of ways to reduce the environmental impact of their vehicles, which can also save them money,” said Don Anair, senior engineer at the Union of Concerned Scientists.

Besides following the manufacturers recommendations for oil changes, drivers can reduce oil consumption by keeping their tires properly inflated and by avoiding idling their engines, Anair said.

“The 3,000-mile oil change just says that the marketing campaign by quick-lube companies has been effective,” said Steve Mazor, manager of the Auto Club of Southern California’s Automotive Research Center. It made sense years ago, when “we had cast-iron block engines with cast-iron pistons that would expand when they got hot and older lubricants,” Mazor said.

Nationally 51% of vehicle owners said they believe oil should be changed every
3,000 miles or three months, according to an August survey by market research
firm NPD Group. And just 33% wait more than 4,000 miles between oil changes,
NPD said.

Drivers should be confident in the oil service advice offered by automakers, Mazor said.

Vehicle warranties, especially for power trains, have grown longer in recent years, he noted, and automakers would not give advice that could hurt engines and increase their warranty expenses.

Ford Motor Co. recommends oil changes for most of its new vehicles at 10,000 miles, although some still require the service at 7,500 miles.

“Our new generation of engines have tighter internal tolerances, which reduces the amount of carbon and other products from combustion that gets into the oil,” said Richard Truett, a Ford spokesman.

The latest engines also run at more optimum temperatures, which diminishes the
degradation of oil.

Honda Motor Co. and its luxury marque, Acura, no longer have a set interval for motor-oil changes.

Both Honda and Acura vehicles are equipped with a maintenance minder system
that recommends oil changes and other services based on a number of vehicle-usage factors, including mileage and climate. Other manufacturers have similar systems that alert drivers to the need for an oil change.

“The idea is to prevent either over- or under-maintaining a car by following a set schedule,” said Chris Martin, a Honda spokesman. “Now, there is no guesswork.”

Typically, the indicator for an oil change lights up every 5,000 to 10,000 miles in Honda and Acura vehicles.

Owners of late-model BMWs can go as many as 15,000 miles between oil changes,
depending on driving conditions. BMWs also have sensors alerting drivers to the need to change motor oil based on conditions like driving in stop-and-go traffic, making short trips and prolonged idling.

Despite these improvements, many drivers insist on changing the oil often even
if it isn’t recommended.

This has prompted some new car dealers to ask customers who come in for an oil
change when it’s not recommended to sign a document stating that they understand that the maintenance guidelines for their auto don’t require a change at that time. The dealers are worried that someone might later accuse them of selling unnecessary maintenance services.

jerry.hirsch@latimes.com

Toy's for Tot's Pickup

Officials said they have decided to only give one toy per child this year, instead of the two they have given in the past due to the increase in numbers of children in need and a decrease in the amount of toys received.  Donations will then continue to be accepted at the organization’s Londonderry Warehouse located at 64 Harvey Road – Londonderry, NH. after December 16th, 2011

Central Auto Recyclers wants to Thank their Customers and Employees and Other Contributors who filled our box of Toys that were picked up on Friday by Bob Livingston and Jim Wheldon of 107.7, The Pulse Radio Station.

THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO PUT A SMILE ON A CHILD!

ATRA Donates to New Hampshire Food Bank

From left to right, Bob Phelps, owner of Central Auto Recyclers, Concord, NH; Colleen Cowette, Director of Development, NH Food Bank;  Jeff Kantor, owner of Car World, Candia NH and President of ATRA; Bruce Crawford, Executive Administrator of ATRA.

For the second year in a row, the members of the Auto and Truck Recyclers  Association of NH (ATRA) voted to donate $2500 to the NH Food Bank. In these difficult times, ATRA members are fully aware of the challenges faced by many NH residents, especially at this time of year, when they are facing winter heating costs, while attempting to feed their families.  Knowing the NH Food Bank is facing unprecedented challenges meeting the demand for assistance, ATRA’s members are glad to be able to help by making this donation.

ATRA is a state-wide organization of auto recyclers who promote environmentally friendly business practices at their facilities which are engaged in auto and truck dismantling, salvage and recycling.  “As an organization, we really wanted to help
the NH Food Bank, especially this time of year.” said Jeff Kantor, President and Director of ATRA and owner of Car World in Candia, NH.  Kantor, Bob Phelps, owner of Central Auto Recycling in Concord and Bruce Crawford, Executive Administrator of ATRA  recently visited the NH Food Bank to make their donation.

Every year Toys for Tots assists needy families and children ages 0 – 18 in NH. They do this with the support from generous community agencies, businesses,  and individuals who understand the importance of making one day a little  brighter for a child who does not always have the same things “all the other  kids at school” have. This allows them to get something just for them and new  to call their own.

Currently Toys for Tots is in need of donations of New & Unwrapped Toys,  please drop off at Central Auto Recyclers @  54 Basin Street , Concord, NH  03301. Monetary donations are accepted; please mail checks to 64 Harvey Road –  Londonderry, NH 03054 or donated online at www.centralautorecyclers.com go to the Toys for Tots Link to assist us in  reaching the underserved populations of children ages 0-2 and 13-18.

Thank you in advance for all your support, the families, U.S. Marine Corps  Reserve and Central Auto Recyclers thank you for your generosity and the  ability to make the Holidays and Christmas bright for EVERY child in New  Hampshire.

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Friends of Forgotten Children is a dynamic grassroots organization that helps to meet the needs of families and individuals in Concord and the surrounding communities.

The Friends of Forgotten Children organization strives to assist families with getting the basic life needs of food, clothes, furniture, household goods and holiday gifts. The idea behind this is simply that if the family is not using their time and energy to locate these items, they are then able to focus on the important issue, their family. The relationships and support that can occur after basic needs of life, health and safety are met are tantamount in the survival of the family unit and the strength of its members.

Central Auto Recycler donated several jackets to the Friends of Forgotten Children.

Zac Phelps, Manager of Central Auto Recyclers and Cheryl Correllus, Operations Manager of the Friends of Forgotten Children.

A clunker that travels 12,000 miles a year at 15 mpg uses 800 gallons of gas a year.  A new vehicle that travels 12,000 miles a year at 25 mpg uses 480 gallons of gas a year.  So, the average Cash for Clunkers transaction will reduce gasoline consumption by 320 gallons per year per clunker. The government claims 700,000 clunkers have been replaced so that’s 224 million gallons saved per year.  That equates to a bit over five million barrels of oil.  Five million barrels is about five hours worth of consumption.  More importantly, five million barrels of oil at $70 per barrel cost $350 million dollars.So, the government paid $3 billion of our tax dollars to save 350 million, not counting administrative costs.  We spent $8.57 for every $1.00 we saved.

I’m pretty sure they will do a much better job with our health care though……….

The reason for this, you may need to alert them, even though they are not your carrier now, to an event that they covered in the time period of coverage. I have had two cases where litigation has requested the name of the Insurance Carrier to explore the possibility of coverage, 20 years later than the event.

Does this make any sense to you, probably not, but to a lawyer it is a possible gold mine.  (To the limits of the policy then the mine fades out). Case in point, 25 years ago, we, according to some records may have had 550 gallons of waste oil pick up by a licensed (EPA Generator) State of NH licensed disposal site, for reference The Beede Waste Oil Site.

Roughly, 10 years later the EPA took over this site as a super fund pollution site.  As environmental laws are unique in their scope.  Any and all contributors were liable for cleanup costs.  As with a number of super fund site several of the major contributors, purchased the cleanup and liability from EPA (They could do it for less, what a surprise).

Fast forward five more years to 2005.  Now the companies that bought the cleanup  and liability from the EPA bring suit against any and all possible contributors to the site.  Do you see where this is going now?  Forward to the present, litigation continues and will continue for some time unless you settle.

Let us consider the cost of having a lawyer represent you in this case, it is not cheap.  I stood on principle as we did not contribute or send any product to this site, but because I am an Auto Recycler, it is assumed I must have.  The details are long and boring but I have always stood for what I believe and know.  However, believing and knowing in today’s litigious society does not carry much weight. It gets expensive, and you have to make a business decision, it is less expensive to pay the (Merry Band of Thieves) lawyers or give up the principle.  This is a difficult personal decision, but a wiser business decision.

In all of my conversations the lawyers were looking for Insurance Coverage, so the lesson is simple, keep a separate file of your Insurance Carrier for as long as you are in business and beyond.

Robert Phelps