Aston Barclay regularly seeing 100% conversion rates for physical and online LIVE sales in September Total used volumes increase by 21% in September and by a third in August High
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Aston Barclay’s record number of 100% conversion sales reinforce strong autumn used market

“Upstream marketing” could explain why used car wholesale volumes have failed to explode, says Glass’s
Advanced remarketing strategies helping to offset negative effects The growing use of “upstream marketing” by motor manufacturers and leasing companies could explain why the long-heralded explosion in used car
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G3 Remarketing donates £30,000 to The Prince of Wales Hospice
Car auction specialist G3 Remarketing has raised £30,000 for The Prince of Wales Hospice – based in Pontefract, Yorkshire – through company donations and personal fundraising. Since setting out to
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Retrofit add-ons can destroy used car values, says Glass’s
Big bore exhausts, aftermarket alloys and tinted glass put off potential buyers Retrofit add-ons like big bore exhausts, aftermarket alloys and tinted glass can put off potential used car buyers
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Warning on defleeted car app security
Fleets are being warned that company car drivers with connected car apps must disable them at defleet or risk potential security issues. A number of carmaker smartphone apps, such as
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NFDA urges dealers to offer more price comparison tools online
The National Franchised Dealers Associaiton (NFDA) is urging dealers to provide more online price comparison tools to help consumers in their car buying decisions. It was responding to an Auto
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Cap hpi sees ‘signs of weakness’ in nearly new sector
The used car market got off to a strong start in 2016 although dealers were warned of the negative impact self-registrations were having on the values of late-plate vehicles. According
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BCA warns of pressure on values of late-plate cars
BCA has warned of price pressure on late-plate vehicles because of the number of pre-registered cars in the market and the competitive deals on offer on new cars. “There is
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Aston Barclay plc agree solus deal with Vauxhall specialist Thurlow Nunn Group
Thurlow Nunn Group broadens links with Aston Barclay Three-year association advances to a new all-auction group policy Second solus deal in as many months secured for Chelmsford site Aston Barclay
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G3 RMS gets the FCA seal of approval
The G3 Group (UK) Ltd has continued to expand its service offering to the motor trade with the latest milestone achievement – full Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) approval for its
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Vehicle data security still an issue, says VRA
A recent survey of its members by the Vehicle Remarketing Association (VRA), specifically about personal data security on vehicles entering the remarketing process, has highlighted a widespread concern that this
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Volkswagen Financial Services appoints Ian Tilbrook as interim fleet boss
Volkswagen Financial Services UK (VWFS) has appointed ex-Glass’s managing director Ian Tilbrook as its interim fleet director. Tilbrook’s previous roles also include managing director of ING Car Lease, integration director
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