CAR - Certified Automotive Recycler Recycled Parts Quality Assurance Questions and Answers

Question 1

A technician is processing a front bumper cover and finds a 3-inch crack near a mounting point, which a body shop could likely repair.
According to ARA parts grading guidelines, how should this part be described and categorized in the inventory system?

Accepted Answer

Grade it as 'B' or lower, and include a standardized damage code in the description specifying the crack.

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Grade it as 'A' since it's repairable and don't mention the damage.

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Discard the part immediately as no damaged parts can be sold.

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Grade it as 'A' but instruct the sales team to verbally mention the damage if a customer calls.

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of the standardized Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) Damage Codes in the quality assurance process?

Accepted Answer

To provide a universal, consistent language for describing the type, location, and severity of damage on a part.

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To automatically calculate the final selling price of a part.

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To track which dismantler was responsible for removing the part.

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To determine if a part is eligible for an extended warranty upon sale.

Question 3

Which of the following represents a critical quality control test performed on a recycled engine *after* it has been harvested from the vehicle but *before* it is placed into warehouse inventory?

Accepted Answer

Conducting a compression test or leak-down test on all cylinders.

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Verifying the vehicle's original VIN and paint code.

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Photographing the engine from multiple angles for online sales.

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Removing the oil filter and draining all remaining fluids.

Question 4

A customer returns a recycled alternator under warranty, stating it does not charge the battery. What is the most appropriate first step for the quality assurance manager to take?

Accepted Answer

Bench test the returned alternator to verify the failure and check for signs of installation damage.

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Immediately place the alternator back into inventory to be resold.

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Assume the customer's mechanic installed it incorrectly and deny the claim.

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Issue a full cash refund without inspecting the part to ensure customer satisfaction.

Question 5

To maintain quality and prevent damage, which of the following is the BEST practice for storing harvested electronic control modules (ECMs) and other sensitive electronics?

Accepted Answer

Placed in an anti-static bag and stored in a dry, climate-controlled area.

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Left in an open bin with other small metal components.

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Kept on an open metal shelf in the main warehouse.

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Stored outside in a covered, but not sealed, container.

Question 6

A technician inspects a recycled 'A' grade wheel and discovers a minor 1-inch scratch on the face that does not affect its structural integrity. What is the most appropriate quality assurance action?

Accepted Answer

Downgrade the wheel to a 'B' grade and add a damage code to its inventory description.

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Ignore the scratch as it is cosmetic and sell it as 'A' grade.

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Send the wheel to be scrapped as it is no longer sellable.

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Clean the wheel but do not update the grade or description.

A technician is processing a front bumper cover and finds a 3-inch crack near a mounting point, which a body shop could likely repair.According to ARA parts grading guidelines, how should this part be described and categorized in the inventory system?

A technician is processing a front bumper cover and finds a 3-inch crack near a mounting point, which a body shop could likely repair.
According to ARA parts grading guidelines, how should this part be described and categorized in the inventory system?