Wednesday 25 January 2023 at Geldards, Derby – Remarketing the ageing vehicle parc
- Derren Martin of cap hpi, on the ageing UK Vehicle Parc – reasons why and the price Impact for Buyers
- Jon Butler of Geldards on the legal implications of selling older vehicles (25:34)
- James Hopkins of ASKE Consulting on the latest trends in vehicle preparation and reconditioning (57:01)
- Lee Coomber of Assurant and RAC Dealer Network on trends in warranties and wider dealer propositions (01:35:00)
- Stephen Whitten, with an introduction to [M]enable (01:54:04)
The full recording of this meeting can be accessed anytime here: https://bit.ly/VRA250123
Thursday 23 March 2023 at Bruntingthorpe – The Questions About EVs Remarketing Must Answer
- Stacy Pepworth, head of business development fleet & OEM UK, Cox Automotive
- Lorna McAtear, fleet manager at National Grid (5:50) and then at the start of the second recording
- Alex Johns, business development manager at Altelium (23:40)
- Panel discussion (59:10)
- Lorna McAtear, fleet manager at National Grid
- Alex Johns, business development manager at Altelium
- Stuart Chamberlain, head of B2B remarketing and partnerships at Arval
- Audrey Little, research and development executive at Arnold Clark Innovation Centre
- Derren Martin, director of valuations, cap hpi
Due to a technical problem, the recording is in two parts. The full recording of this meeting can be accessed anytime here: https://bit.ly/VRA23031 and https://bit.ly/VRA23032
Thursday 27 April 2023 Webinar – EVs and used car supplies
- Abdul Chowdhury, head of vehicle policy at the government’s Office for Zero Emission Vehicle
- Phill Jones, chief operating officer at eBay Motors Group
- Greg Smith, Commercial Director at Carshop Supermarket
- Michael Tomalin, CEO at both City Auctions Group and PurpleRock
The full recording of this meeting can be accessed anytime here: https://bit.ly/VRA270423
Wednesday 24 May 2023 – OEM, agency and auto retail update
- Alastair Cassels, partner and head of automotive advisory at MHA (5:20)
- Dean Bowkett, Independent consultant from Bowkett Auto Consulting (42:00)
- Rob Severs, senior vice president of products and insight at iVendi (01:12:30)
- Data issues currently affecting the remarketing sector panel discussion (01:40:00):
- Jonathan Hartley, sales and marketing director at Jepson & Co
- Jeremy Raggett, account director at Autotek21
- Mark Rose, manager director at Tracker
- Rob Severs, senior vice president of products and insight at iVendi
The full recording of this meeting can be accessed anytime here: https://bit.ly/VRA240523
Thursday 13 July 2023 – AGM and member meeting
- Stuart Pearson, COO, BCA Auction (02:15)
- AGM (18:00 to 29:50)
- Mental well-being panel discussion (41:50)
- Stephen Whitten, founder, [M]enable
- Rachel Clift, health and wellbeing director, BEN
- Danielle Grant, health and wellbeing trainer, Compass UK
The full recording of this meeting can be accessed anytime here: https://bit.ly/VRA130723
Thursday 14 September 2023 – Industry briefing
- Louise Wallis, automotive retail specialist and director of Auto Strategies (07:10)
- Jon Butler, VRA legal counsel and partner at Geldards (46:40)
- Andy Webb, head of sales at vehicle valuations experts Brego (1:03:00)
- Trends in motor auctions (1:31:50)
- Michael Tomalin, chief executive officer, City Auction Group and PurpleRock
- Gordon Cockle, head of sales at Aston Barclay
- Anthony Baker, area general manager at Manheim
The full recording of this meeting can be accessed anytime here: https://bit.ly/VRA140923