VRA member meeting September 2025

Date: September 24 2025

Time: 10am-1pm

Topic: How to handle current shortages of three-five-year-old car and van stock

Speakers: Mike Fazal, CEO of leasing.com will share insights into the latest leasing trends, exploring how the government’s electric vehicle grants are impacting customer engagement, and the strategies manufacturers are adopting in response to these grants.

Anthea Coulter, account director of Equiniti will be providing advice on the operational and practical aspects of Supreme Court decision on car finance commission.

The meeting will also feature a discussion on a how to handle current shortages of three to five-year-old car and van stock featuring Nick Press, finance and leasing development director at AutoTrader; Martin Cleaver, group trade disposal manager at Sytner; and Melissa Seckington, head of corporate sales at Wilsons Auctions.

VRA legal counsel, Jonathan Butler of Geldard’s, will talk about the ramifications of the Supreme Court decision and Rupert Pontin of Brego will provide an update on new and used car market trends.

Location: Toyota, Burnaston Refurbishment Centre and the Circular Factory.

Upcoming important dates:

• Nov 19