Sold volumes at Manheim Online hit 5,700 units in January, breaking the auction giant’s previous volume record by 11% in January.

Manheim Auctions sold 46,000 units in 2017 via its digital online services

The platform, which offers various digital selling routes from online auctions to Buy Now options, was set up in 2013 and sold more than 46,000 units in 2017, representing a fivefold increase on the 8,000 units in its first year in operation.

Manheim Online’s John Biggs said: “Exceeding our previous sales target is a fantastic achievement and we will continue to focus on securing the best quality stock and broadening our buyer base to improve the customer experience.

“We are focused on making wholesale stock management smarter and simpler for manufacturers, leasing companies and dealers by offering them a fantastic range of vehicles and easy ways to bid and buy.”