About Us

For over 30 years, the Virginia Automotive Recyclers Association (VARA) has been the voice of Virginia's 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.

Officers

    • President
    • Jason Almarode
    • Staunton Wrecking
    • 133 National Ave
      Staunton, VA 24401
    • 540-886-5970
    • First Vice President
    • Matt Caddy
    • LKQ of Northern Virginia
    • 17445 Old Stage Coach Rd
      Dumfries, VA 22026
    • 703-221-3121
    • 703-221-0224
    • Second Vice President
    • Ray Brooks
    • Brooks Auto Sales
    • 1140 Broad Street Rd
      Oilville, VA 23129
    • 804-784-5459
    • 804-784-4846
    • Secretary/Treasurer
    • Chuck Bates
    • Culpeper Salvage
    • 1419 Old Fredericksburg Rd
      Culpeper, VA 22701
    • 540-825-5800
    • Past-President
    • Lisa Street
    • Lew's Auto Service and Salvage
    • PO Box 365
      Thornburg, VA 22565
    • 540-582-5475
    • 540-582-5817

Directors

Our Mission

The Virginia Automotive Recyclers Association is an organization created to be a voice and resource for auto recyclers in Virginia. Our members come from all over the state and represent a range of salvage yards big and small. Our goal is to develop Virginia as a productive place to recycle automobiles all while protecting its valuable natural resources.