More than 250 entries will be present and will include car-derived vans, panel vans, mini-buses, tippers, 7.5 to 18 tonne rigids, tractor units, mobile workshops, access platforms, compressor units and cable trailers.

Vendors confirmed so far include BT Fleet, Royal Mail, Lombard Vehicle Management, Lombard Asset Management, Northgate Vehicle Sales, nvr Fleet UK and tls Vehicle Rental.

Mike Pilkington, managing director, Manheim Remarketing, said: 'Bruntingthorpe is the premier auction venue in the Midlands with excellent facilities and this super-centre is an ideal venue for a dedicated van, truck and plant sale. I am confident that Bruntingthorpe will prove a very popular location with both commercial vehicle vendors and buyers in the months and years to come.'

The first vehicle sale at Manheim Auctions, Bruntingthorpe was in January this year and weekly Wednesday auctions were introduced at the beginning of April. Manheim Auctions, Bruntingthorpe is located off J20 of the M1.