END-OF-LIFE VEHICLES. PART OF SEAT'S ENVIRONMENTAL VISION

We at SEAT are committed to an integrated vision of environmental management – meaning that we take the entire life cycle of our vehicles and their impact on the global environment into account. Our concern therefore extends from the design and development stage of a new model to its production process and through to the disposal of our end-of-life vehicles.

The signature sportiness of a SEAT is not contradictory to environmental friendliness. In fact, we can give you three very good reasons why buying a SEAT goes in favour of your driving enjoyment and Mother Nature.

WEIGHT REDUCTION: Here at SEAT we are continuously aiming to reduce our vehicles’ weight in order to minimise fuel consumption. How? By working with lighter materials. There would for instance be the very high resistance steels that considerably reduce the weight, or the smelting of magnesium in the production of the framework of the steering wheels.

AERODYNAMICS: Fact is that at a speed of 100 km/h, an entire 70% of the propulsion energy is consumed to overcome wind resistance. By continuously improving the aerodynamics of our vehicles, we at SEAT therefore produce cars with substantially reduced fuel consumption. As well as cars known for their sleek, cutting-edge design.

ENGINE EFFICIENCY: Due to our introduction of increasingly efficient engines with highly precise TDI and FSI technologies energy loss via heat and mechanical friction is reduced. Something that once again contributes to the reduced fuel consumption of our vehicles. It’s as high tech and as simple as that.

The principle of “prevention before reduction, reduction before reuse, and reuse before recycling” is a key element to our environmental management approach. In fact, we at SEAT prefer reusing recycled car materials over working with new materials whenever possible. Fact is that the environmental friendliness of our end-of-life vehicles starts with the production process.

We have incorporated – in close cooperation with our providers – systems and materials into the production of our cars that allow all SEAT models to comply with the existing recycling requirements: We take great care in the selection of environmentally friendly materials and in the production of parts that are easy to recycle. Our modular building processes and our specifically developed joint and tuning systems simplify the dismantling of different components. And we mark the materials of different car parts to facilitate separation for subsequent recycling.

Quite clearly, we are talking about a complex process that we are continuously aiming to improve. That is why we are carrying out ongoing dismantling studies on all SEAT models that provide valuable information for the advancement of our recycling practices – and for the production of our future cars.

When a SEAT reaches the end of its life, it does not have to become waste. In fact, most of its components can be reused. What is involved to make this work?

SEAT and other manufacturers have created the International Dismantling Information System (IDIS) to provide dismantling companies with the necessary information to produce the least amount of environmental damage. This database contains specific instructions for the most adequate and environmentally friendly treatment of each model – including the disposal of fluids such as oil, fuel, and cooling liquids – and the dismantling of the main recyclable parts.

After a vehicle has been decontaminated and divided into parts, the shredding process starts. Then ferrous and non-ferrous metals are separated from the shredded material – and after their reprocessing treatment in the iron and steel industry … they will eventually be used in the production of a brand new SEAT. Meanwhile, any shredded non-metallic remains are separated into various sub-groups in order to recycle and possibly return them to use.

Please see below for a list of treatment facilities for end-of-life vehicles.

CARLOW
Car Salvage Ireland, Clonagoose, Fenagh Road, Borris, Co. Carlow
Tel 059-9773551, bkellycarsalvage@eircom.net

CAVAN
Felix Gormley T/A Used Metal Disposals Monery, Crossdoney, Co. Cavan
Tel 049 4367980

CLARE
Eamon Conway Car Dismantlers, Clondunnagh, Tulla, Co. Clare
Tel 065-6835369 / 087-8271271 Fax 065 6835369
info@conwaycardismantlers.com

CORK
Con Kelleher T/A Fionnabhla Metal Recycling, Clondrohid, Macroom, Co. Cork, Tel 026 41818 Fax 026 41870, conklltd@eircom.net

Cork Metal Company, Cork City, Dublin Hill, Cork City
Tel 021 4309910 Fax 021-4393370, info@corkmetalCo.ie

Barry Metal Recycling, Cleary Road, Gortroe, Youghal, Cork
Tel 024 93136

Pouladuff Dismantlers Ltd. Forge Hill, Pouladuff Road, Cork
Tel 021 4311031

Southern Truck Recycling Co Ltd., Cloughleafin, Mitchelstown, Co. Cork Tel 025-84162, paul@strtruckspares.ie

DONEGAL
McDaid Car Dismantlers, Main Street, St. Johnston, Lifford, Co. Donegal
Tel 074 9148211 Fax 074-9148391, mcdaidscardismantlers@hotmail.com

DUBLIN
Thorntons Recycling, Unit 1B, Kylemore Ind Estate, Park West, Dublin 10, Tel 01-6266381, dduff@thorntons-recycling.ie

Padraig Thornton Recycling, Killeen Road, Dublin 12
Tel 01 6235133 or 01 6215601

Duffy Bros Salvage Ltd. , Long Mile Road, Dublin 12

Industrial, Agri & Engineering Salvage Ltd (IAES), Ballyboughal, Co. Dublin
Tel 01 8433444, info@elvs.ie

Gannons City Recovery, Unit 7, Roseville Ind. Pk., Donabate
Tel 01 8907715 Fax 01-8907738, sharonm@gannonscityrecovery.com

The Hammond Lane Metal Company, Pigeon House Rd, Ringsend D4
Tel 01 6675335 Fax 01-6675345, info@hammondmetal.com

Thorntons Recycling, Unit 1B Kylemore Industrial Estate, Park West, Dublin,
Tel. 01 6235133 / 01 6215601

Westlink Recovery Services Ltd, Red Cow, Naas Rd., Dublin 22, Tel 01-4641413, info@parts4cars.ie

Summerhill Spares Ltd., Unit 3 Malahide Ind. Est. Dublin 17 Tel 01-8673232, info@summerhillspares.ie

GALWAY
Headford Road Car Dismantlers, Headford Road, Galway
Tel 091 751148 Fax 091-794587, headfordroadcardismantlers@eircom.net

Galway Metal Co., Oranmore, Co. Galway.
Tel 091 794358, galwaymetal@eircom.net

Galway Vehicle Recycling Centre Ltd, Unit 1, Ballybane Industrial Estate, Tuam Road, Galway, Tel 091-755616, deirdre@cityrecovery.ie

Mongon Commercials, Cluide, Corrandulla, Co. Galway
Tel 091-793672 / 087-2338391, mpmd@eircom.net

KERRY
Reens Garage Ltd, Oldchapel, Rathmore, Co. Kerry
Tel 064-7758150 Fax 064-7758247, parts@reensrathmore.ie

KILKENNY
Clara Cars Ltd., Clara, Co. Kilkenny
Tel 056-7726289 / 087-2587745 Fax 056 7726861, amcryan@hotmail.com

Mulhall Car Dismantlers, Tullaroan Road, Bonnettstown, Co. Kilkenny
Tel 056-7762508 Fax 056-7770666, germulhall@hotmail.com

LAOIS
A1 Metal Recycling, Mountmellick, Co. Laois
Tel 057 8624119, a1metal@eircom.net

Tony Kenny, Druminshin, Glebe, Carrigallen, Co Leitrim, Tel 049-4339676 / 086-1912610,

LIMERICK
Bob Sweeney Car & Truck Dismantling, Coolreidy, Castleconnell, Co Limerick
Tel 061-377496 Fax 061-377373, autotowing@eircom.net

Hegarty Metal Processors (International) Ltd, Ballysimon Road, Limerick
Tel 061-418153, michael.bergin@hegartymetals.com

Pat Kiely, Ballysimon Road, LimerickGortacloona, Knockainey, Co Limerick

LOUTH
Leinster Environmental Resources, Dundalk
Tel 042 9323997

Oriel Auto Specialist Ltd., Coe's Road, Dundalk, Co. Louth
Tel. 042 9336819 Fax 042-9326770, orielbodyrepairs@eircom.net

MAYO
Dempsey Dismantlers Ltd, Whitestream, Bonniconlon, Ballina, Co. Mayo Tel 096-45412 Fax 096 45993, info@dempseysdismantlers.com

McNamara’s Car Dismantlers,Knockbrack, Ballyhaunis, Co. Mayo
Tel 094-9630439 / 094-9631321, mcnamaracardismantlers@eircom.net

MEATH
Oristown Auto Recyclers Ltd., Oristown, Kells, Co. Meath
Tel 046 9240165, oristown01@eircom.net

BS Parts, Duleek, Co. Westmeath
Tel 041 9823587

T.D. Caldwell & Sons Ltd, Ballinlough, Kells, Co Meath, Tel 046-9243919 / 086-6055531, garycaldwell@eircom.net

MONAGHAN
Sragh Breakers, Sragh, Ballybay, Co. Monaghan.
Tel 042 9748300, eugeneconlon-scraghbreakers@hotmail.com

OFFLAY
Condron Car Dismantlers, Cappincur, Tullamore, Co. Offaly
Tel 057 9322905, condroncars1@eircom.net

Ballycumber Exports Ltd., Ballycumber, Co. Offaly
Tel 057 9336146, ballycumberexportsltd@gmail.com

ROSCOMMON
Kevin Keenan, Clonkeen, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon
Tel 094 9621250

Castlerea ELV Recycling Ltd, Clonkeen, Castlerea, Co Roscommon, Tel 094-9621250 / 086-2522231

SLIGO
Erin Recyclers Ltd, Deepwater, Quay, Finisklin, Sligo, Co. Sligo
Tel 071 9153360 Fax 071-9153366, info@erin-recyclers.com

TIPPERARY
Michael Bailey T/A T.R.C.D.S, Greenane, Dundrum Road, Tipperary, Co Tipperary (SR), Tel 062-52750 / 086-2576148, trcds1@gmail.com

Clonmel Car Dismantlers, Kilganey Clonmel, Co. Tipperary
Tel. 052 23147

Donie Comerford Autospares, Ballybreda, Capparoe, Nenagh, Co Tipperary, Tel 057-25224 / 087-8104846, Fax 067 2541, doniecomerford@eircom.net

WATERFORD
Clonmel Car Dismantlers, Kilganey, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary
Tel 052-6123147, rowswork@eircom.net

WESTMEATH
The Hammond Lane Metal Co. Ltd., Garycastle Rd, Athlone
Tel 090-6473366, tonymccarth@eircom.net

Mullingar Auto Recyclers, Grove Street, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath, Tel 044-9343755, carparts@iol.ie

WEXFORD
Doyles Garage Courtown Ltd., Askingarron, Courtown, Co. Wexford
Tel 055 27318 or 055 27354

Mulligan Dismantling & Salvage Ltd, Scarnagh Lower, Inch, Gorey, Co Wexford, Tel 0402-29980 / 086-8397000, declanmds@eircom.net

Molloy Metal Recycling, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford
Tel 053-9388886 / 086-2514265, molloymetalsltd@hotmail.com

WICKLOW
Leon Recycling, Croghan Ind. Est., Emoclew Rd, Arklow
Tel 0402 41691 Fax 0402-41692, leonrecyclingltd@gmail.com