Mercedes truck. Mercedes did not have one available any- where in Europe. Thankfully, I found an aftermarket one.


AR: What thoughts do you have on how this all was handled? Our government has had an extremely difficult time leading the country, and I believe they have mostly got it right. Without their actions, many businesses would have failed. Instead, they have helped paid salaries, reduced out- goings, given grants and I think we will see the economy improving. Obviously, we will have inflation and all of this will need paying for with increased taxes. The UK has done well with vaccinations, but we still have too many people catching COVID. I hope that people don’t become too lax and we can avoid another lock down. On a personal note, fortunately I have not had anyone close who has died from COVID-19. There is a salvage yard owner friend with a harsh case; he tells me how it has affected him for nearly a year.


I’ve accepted that ceasing international travel has helped reduce transmissions and risk and lower infection levels. Yet, I’m hoping that the U.S. will soon lift the restric- tion on us Brits so I can attend the ARA Convention in Dallas, Texas; and, I’ve renewed my season ski pass for the Rockies for this season.”


Pandemic Pivot


Andy Latham // Founder and CEP, Salvage Wire, Wymondham, Norfolk England


AR: What are you seeing in your interactions with auto recyclers where the pandemic brought a silver lining? Andy Latham: Many vehicle recyclers saw two main impacts of COVID that benefited them: Increased parts sales and efficiency benefits.


Automotive Recycling


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