Car donation industry terms

A Glossary of Automotive Industry Terms

In the world of philanthropy and sustainable giving, the car donation industry has gained significant traction as an easy and impactful way to support nonprofit organizations while also responsibly disposing of old vehicles. Navigating this field requires more than just a willingness to contribute; it demands a comprehension of the terminology that defines the process,

RepairPal and ARS partnership

RepairPal Launches Social Impact Partnership with ARS

Advanced Remarketing Services (ARS) is proud to partner with RepairPal on the Force for Good campaign! RepairPal brings trust and transparency to auto repair by helping millions of customers feel confident that they’re getting the best price. Since 2007, RepairPal has been providing customers with invaluable resources to care for their cars. RepairPal also partners

metals recycling

Why It’s Important to Recycle Scrap Metal

While every day millions of Americans place household items in their recycling bin for collection, many of the common household items and office equipment made from metal – which can be successfully recycled to make new products – often get overlooked. While many recognize the benefits of recycling and do so on a daily basis,

Electric Vehicle

The Truth About Electric Vehicles

Is a Prius worse for the planet than a Hummer? Are EVs coal-powered cars? Do electric cars produce more CO2 than gasoline (ICE) vehicles? Well, it depends who you ask. It seems every time something EV related is published, people feel compelled to share their own research. So, how do you know which information is

ARS Highest Return to Charity

ARS Returns the Highest Percentage to Charity Partners

ARS is proud to return the highest percentage of gross proceeds to our charity partners! While there are many organizations that accept car donations, none of them return on average 80% of every gross dollar to the charity like we do. Through our Car Donation Wizard, we’ve raised over $225 million for our charity partners.

The Spotlight’s on Frank Siembab: Special Olympics Athlete & ARS Employee

At Advanced Remarketing Services, we’re proud to work with a Rhode Island Hero and Special Olympics Rhode Island Legend. His name is Frank Siembab, and he uplifts our workplace each day that he’s here. Recently, Special Olympics North America showed its appreciation for Frank as well. In an interview with Special Olympics North America, Frank

Electric vehicle drives by the ocean in Rhode Island

Momentum Builds Behind Electric Cars in RI

If you’re a Rhode Island resident, you’ve probably noticed a recent increase in electric vehicles (EVs) on the road. You may be asking yourself, “how can all of these people afford electric cars?!” For many years, there’s been a stereotype that only wealthy individuals can afford them. Through recent efforts, electric vehicles are becoming more

Going the Extra Mile

This past Saturday, ARS was out to support Special Olympics Rhode Island at their annual State Summer games. First and foremost, we were very proud to have our friend and employee Frank Siembab compete in two events – track and field and softball throw. While he didn’t get to the podium for softball throw, he

Electric car

Electric Vehicles are the Greener Choice

Have you considered switching to an electric vehicle to do more for the environment, only to be confused if it really is an environmentally sound option? For many years, there has been debate over whether or not electric cars really are the greener choice when considering the manufacturing process to create new vehicles, including hard

Environmental Impact

How to Reduce Your Car’s Environmental Impact

In a time where people are trying to reduce their carbon footprint, there are several ways to make a positive impact on the environment. From 2010 to 2020, there have been about 176.54 million cars manufactured within North America alone. With a large number of manufacturing taking place, there is a major increase in waste