Kia teams with autogreen

In line with the End of Life Vehicle directive changes which took effect on 1st January 2007, Kia Motors (UK) Limited has announced an agreement with automotive dismantlers autogreen to manage their end of life vehicles (ELVs).

The EU wide legislation requires re-use and recovery of at least 85% by average weight per end-of-life vehicle. Manufacturers such as Kia will now be considering ELVs during the initial design stage. Kia Motors will not only reduce the use of hazardous substances in vehicle design but also the ease with which a vehicle can be dismantled at the end of life.

Kia Motors has selected partners all across Europe who are able to ensure environmental protection when handling harmful substances and waste. This waste is to a great extent recovered and recycled to ensure the highest levels of environmental protection.

In the UK, Kia has appointed autogreen to allow customers access to a free and environmentally friendly method to dispose of their vehicle. autogreen’s network of authorised treatment facilities across the UK is controlled by a national call centre which directs Kia owners to their nearest Automotive Treatment Facility.