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Remarketing sector needs to move to meet expectations of nearly new switchers as shortages continue

The remarketing sector needs to move to meet the expectations of used car buyers who have had to opt for a nearly-new vehicle rather than new because of stock shortages.

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HGV driver shortage “just tip of the iceberg” VRA webinar is told

The current shortage of HGV drivers is “just the tip of the iceberg” when it comes to shortages of skilled workers affecting transport and logistics, delegates to a Vehicle Remarketing

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New VRA “Focus on…” webinar set to look at transport and logistics

Transport and logistics is the second subject to be covered by the Vehicle Remarketing Association (VRA)’s latest series of “Focus on…” webinars. Taking place on Wednesday 20th October, it will

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Motor auctions are subject of first VRA “Focus on…” webinar

Motor auctions are the first subject to be covered by a series of “Focus on…” webinars being held by the Vehicle Remarketing Association (VRA) through to the end of 2021.

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Recruitment issues and self-isolating causing staffing issues across remarketing sector

Recruitment issues and the need for self-isolation are causing staffing issues across the remarketing sector, the Vehicle Remarketing Association (VRA) is reporting. Chair Philip Nothard said that VRA members were

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Three new committees announced at VRA’s 2021 AGM

The formation of three new committees was announced at the Vehicle Remarketing Association’s (VRA) 2021 Annual General Meeting (AGM). The Industry Trends Committee, chaired by Marcus Blakemore, will help to

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Listen back – ‘New Normal Briefings’ webinars

We are excited to bring you a brand-new series for 2021 where we help you prepare for a post-pandemic world, entitled ‘The New Normal Briefings’.  The webinars will look at

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Speakers announced for 2021 VRA Annual General Meeting

Two major guest speakers have been announced for next month’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Vehicle Remarketing Association. Both will tackle the subject of what the automotive sector has

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“Unprecedented” used car price increases to continue into Q3, VRA predicts

Current “unprecedented” used car price increases are likely to continue into the third quarter of 2021, the Vehicle Remarketing Association (VRA) is predicting. VRA chair Philip Nothard said that the

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VRA “Five Minute Briefing” looks at current used car and van supply issues

Supply issues affecting the used car and van sectors are the subject of the latest “Five Minute Briefing” from the Vehicle Remarketing Association. Six experts from the industry body’s board

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VRA tackles used car and van stock shortages at June webinar

Stock shortages affecting the used car and van markets will be the subject of the sixth in the Vehicle Remarketing Association (VRA)’s New Normal Briefing series of webinars. David Bailey,

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Jonathan-Butler

Jonathan Butler named legal counsel at VRA

The Vehicle Remarketing Association has named Jonathan Butler as its first-ever legal counsel. The partner and head of automotive at Geldard’s has been a member of the VRA board since

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