Category: VRA Member News

G3 remarketing appoints director as it explores ‘new business opportunities’

The G3 Group (UK) Ltd has appointed a new director as part of a bid to diversify and expand its offering to the motor and asset markets. Scott Cooper joins

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Used fleet and lease values hit record levels, according to BCA

For the second month running, average used car values rose across the board. According to BCA’s Pulse report, record average monthly values were achieved in the fleet and lease sector.

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BCA appoints new strategic development director for Europe

BCA has announced the appointment of Konrad Zwirner into the new role of European strategic development director, with effect from 1 June 2016. In this new role, reporting to Jean-Roch Piat,

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Manheim secures Sinclair Group remarketing deal

Manheim’s Bristol auction site will feature part-exchange stock from 12 Seat, Škoda and Volkswagen dealerships as part of a new relationship with Sinclair Group. The largest motor group in Wales,

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Remarketing: Used Values remain ‘buoyant’ in spite of buyers’ market

But high volumes from ‘staggering’ financial deals expected to damage auction van prices A “noticeable increase in footfall”, “brisk bidding activity” and a “familiar buzz in the air”. That’s how

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Manheim celebrates over £1m sales from mobile auction

An innovative mobile auction unit unveiled by Manheim at The Commercial Vehicle Show in 2015 has directly assisted the sale of more than £1 million-worth of vans. Manheim claims that

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Average selling price for part-exchanges up – Manheim

The average selling price for part-exchange cars in March was £3,600 – 2.6% (£90) higher than in February and 4.7% (£162) up year-on-year. According to Manheim, the strongest performers at

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Used car demand ‘healthy’, reports Cap HPI

Convertibles and city cars outperformed the market by increasing their value in a used car climate of decreased margins but “healthy demand”, Cap HPI has reported. Stable used values were recorded

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BCA strikes exclusive remarketing deal with JCT600

BCA has announced an exclusive two-year remarketing agreement with JCT600, the multi-franchise retail group that operates more than fifty outlets in Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, East Midlands and the North East. BCA

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BCA announces appointment of new MD for technical services

TONY Booth joins BCA on June 1 as managing director, BCA Technical Services.  He joins the company from Pendragon, where he held a senior remarketing position. Booth has more than 25 years of

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Stephen James BMW and Mini signs exclusive remarketing deal with BCA

Stephen James Group, the London and Kent-based BMW and Mini dealer, has signed an exclusive three year remarketing renewal with BCA commencing in April 2016. The group, which has four

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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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