The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has raised concerns that BCA’s acquisition of SMA Vehicle Remarketing could restrict competition in Newcastle. BCA bought SMA in June for £43m with the
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Competition authority rules against BCA in Newcastle
BCA warns of growing volumes of poor condition stock
Auction house BCA has warned of the growing numbers of poor condition cars coming to market that are failing to sell first time. It said the rising volumes could impact
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Average used car values reach record levels in October
The prices of used cars sold at auction reached record levels in October, the monthly BCA Pulse report has revealed. The headline value increased by £290 (3.7%) compared with September,
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Price more important than ever for younger motorists
The majority of 17-24 year old used car buyers cite price as the strongest influence on their vehicle search, the highest percentage in five years and a 14 percentage point
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Van values take a seasonal jump in September, says BCA
Average light commercial vehicle (LCV) values increased by 1.8% to £5,607 in September month-on-month, reversing a two month decline, according to the latest BCA Commercial Pulse report. Despite rising volumes
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Used car market hits record high
The value of the used car market in the UK hit an all-time high with a value of £45.1 billion, according to the latest edition of the BCA Used Car
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Used car prices to come under pressure
Used car prices are set to come under pressure in September as higher volumes of ex-fleet and dealer part-exchange vehicles hit the wholesale market. Values fell back slightly in August
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BCA grows webuyanycar UK business by 12% in Q1
BCA is pushing ahead with the expansion of webuyanycar in the UK but has pulled the plug on the business in Germany and the Netherlands. Webuyanycar saw 39,100 cars pump
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Techies 2015: Remarketing – BCA Inspect Pro
Topping the tables with its innovative remarketing system – Inspect Pro – is BCA. The company may be well versed in traditional low-tech approaches to remarketing, but Inspect Pro impressed
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Average used car values up by £154 in July, says BCA Pulse
The average price of used cars sold at auctions reached £7912 in July, the monthly BCA Pulse report has revealed. It is an £154 (1.9%) increase on June’s headline value,
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BCA Blackbushe site opens after plane crash
All planned auctions will take place from today at BCA Blackbushe in Hampshire following the plane crash near the site on Friday afternoon. A private jet, which was arriving from
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BCA Marketplace releases positive trading update
BCA Marketplace vehicle transactions are up year-on-year and its board says the company is performing “well” and “in line” with its expectations in a trading update ahead of its annual
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