THE market for used four-wheel drive vehicles is rising, reflecting both the onset of winter and the growth of the industry as a whole, according to Auto Trader. Statistics published by
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Used 4×4 sales on the rise as winter approaches, according to Auto Trader
Value SUVs and crossovers dominate fastest selling used cars in November
The Dacia Sandero Stepway, Hyundai Tuscon and Vauxhall Antara topped the list for the fastest selling used cars in November, according to Glass’s Hot Five list. The Renault Captur and
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Majority of car buyers looking to spend £200 a month
The majority of car buyers are looking to spend around £200 a month for their next car, according to Motors.co.uk. The company recently launched a “search by monthly payment” tool
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Competition authority rules against BCA in Newcastle
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has raised concerns that BCA’s acquisition of SMA Vehicle Remarketing could restrict competition in Newcastle. BCA bought SMA in June for £43m with the
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BCA warns of growing volumes of poor condition stock
Auction house BCA has warned of the growing numbers of poor condition cars coming to market that are failing to sell first time. It said the rising volumes could impact
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Motor Trader reveals Top 50 Independent Dealers
The annual Motor Trader Top 50 Independent Dealers, the most comprehensive guide to the performance of non-franchised used car retailers, reveals how the UK’s biggest players have built on the
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Manheim mobile auction a success, says Hitachi Capital
Manheim has deployed its Mobile Auction Unit to sell nearly £500,000 worth of premium vans at a sale in Wiltshire. Manheim achieved a 97% conversion rate on 60 commercial vehicles
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Average used car values reach record levels in October
The prices of used cars sold at auction reached record levels in October, the monthly BCA Pulse report has revealed. The headline value increased by £290 (3.7%) compared with September,
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Manheim adds seven new two-car transporters to fleet
Manheim has added seven new two-car transporters to its existing fleet of 52 vehicles. The single DAF and six Isuzu vehicles, all of which are Euro 6 specification, will go
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Protocol needed for removal of personal data from vehicles securely, says VRA
There is widespread concern about personal data being left on vehicles entering the remarketing process, according to a survey from the Vehicle Remarketing Association (VRA). The survey reported that 90%
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Fleets urged to advise drivers on removing personal data from vehicles before defleeting
Fleets, including end-user operators and leasing firms, are being asked to communicate the need for drivers to remove personal data from vehicles before handing them over for defleeting. The call
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Owners urged to remove personal data from cars before resale
Car owners should be urged to remove personal data, including telephone contacts and satellite navigation addresses, from their vehicles before selling them. The call comes from the Vehicle Remarketing Association
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