In recent years, the public's desire for long-term eco-policies, change of consciousness and increased desire for environmental protection has been growing. This is due to several factors such as more understanding of global warming and its consequences (in some cases the whole discovery of it), overproduction (leading to too much waste that can’t be stored) and the opposite – not enough production (with inflated prices and unclear or slow delivery time).
Shortages are the only thing the UK doesn't seem to be running out of right now. No cars, no petrol and delivery shortages. Every new car is practically a computer on wheels and according to Ola Källenius, the head of Germany’s Daimler and Mercedes-Benz, the chip shortage could continue into 2022 and even 2023. Аs they say – the need gives rise to the ingenuity and that is exactly what happens. The aftermarket is proving to be resistant and going strong even in those situations.
The re-discovered popular way for car maintenance is the re-used or re-manufactured vehicle parts. Vehicle owners who know their way around the underside of a car bonnet are not considering this as a discovery, as they consider used car parts a cost-effective solution to restoring their car(s) to roadworthy condition.
This trend is bringing the UK in line with countries like France, Greece, New Zealand, the USA, and Australia that have been using that practice for years. In France, for instance, there is the Circular Economy Law which is making the use of recycled vehicle parts in repairs mandatory. The practice can help you, your community and the environment not only by saving money but also energy, time and natural resources.
This trend is related to the pursuit of sustainable development and environmental protection and is observed not only in the context of cars. With 92 certified recyclers on eBay UK and an 11% rise in sales of green parts from the start of the programme, consumers are warming to the benefits of choosing recycled or reused parts. As long as a reputable parts supplier is used and we are buying intelligently and carefully, we will find that there is no need to buy brand new parts in the majority of cases.