Tag : Aston Barclay
Q4 used market starting to soften, says Aston Barclay
The used car market is seeing the first signs of returning back to some normality, with prices and demand stabilising and supply continuing to gradually rise, … Read More »
Zenith awards Aston Barclay new two-year remarketing contract
Zenith has appointed Aston Barclay as its preferred supplier of remarketing services as part of a new two-year contract.
Aston Barclay sets out new auction working practices
Aston Barclay has initiated changes to how it conducts physical auctions, while maintaining that it is too soon to restart physical auctions despite government say so.
Digital used vehicle buying activity rockets
Dealers are significantly ramping up their use of digital channels to source and buy stock – with one in three vehicles sales at Aston Barclay taking … Read More »
Management rejig at Aston Barclay brings added support in ‘turbulent’ used car market
Aston Barclay has revised its senior management structure in a move to support its customers as they respond to a “turbulent” used car market.
Aston Barclay appoints new group sales director
Richard Cross has joined Aston Barclay as group sales director.
Addison Lee extends Aston Barclay deal as Euro 6 remarketing starts
Addison Lee has extended its used vehicle remarketing contract with Aston Barclay for a further 12 months as it starts to defleet the first of its … Read More »
Santander expands remarketing partnership with Aston Barclay
Santander Consumer Finance (UK) plc has expanded its remarketing partnership with Aston Barclay with the addition of monthly sales at the Wakefield site.
Karl Ward to manage Aston Barclay’s Wakefield ‘Northern Powerhouse’
Aston Barclay has appointed Karl Ward, previously remarketing manager at Ogilvie Fleet Ltd, as manager of for its new Wakefield super centre.
Fleet remarketing tactics must evolve to keep pace, says Aston Barclay
Fleet operators must revisit their remarketing tactics to ensure they’re ready for the accelerating evolution of the fleet remarketing sector.
Aston Barclay enables 24/7 used vehicle trading with new online platform
Aston Barclay has launched a new wholesale online used vehicle trading platform, enabling fleets to dispose of vehicles anytime and anywhere.
WLTP introduction brings knock-on effect for fleet values
Fleet values in the used car market fell in Q1 as average mileage and age increased in the wake of contract extensions resulting from last September’s … Read More »
Aston Barclay announces new head of Digital Solutions
Aston Barclay has made two senior appointments to head up its new Digital Solutions arm.
New auction service could help increase sale prices and conversion rates
Aston Barclay has launched a new refurbishment service that could increase vendor bid volumes, a car’s sale price as well as improve conversion rates.
Aston Barclay provides fleet vendors with live used market data
Aston Barclay has developed a new tool to provide dealer and fleet vendors with real-time market intelligence during live auctions.
Used petrol and diesel prices reach record high
The used car market continued to benefit in the wake of last September’s WLTP introduction on new cars in Q4 2018 with both average prices of … Read More »
Aston Barclay continues countdown to new Wakefield super centre
Aston Barclay is in the final phases of developing its new 78,000 sq ft auction super centre in Wakefield ahead of its official opening on 28 … Read More »
WLTP brings highs and lows for used car sector
Continued WLTP impacts on the new car market are likely to keep used car demand and prices high until March 2019 but could affect desirability and … Read More »
Aston Barclay acquires The Car Buying Group
Aston Barclay has acquired The Car Buying Group (TCBG) as it extends its reach into the consumer car buying sector.
New Aston Barclay virtual auction enables remote vehicle sales
Aston Barclay has launched a new Virtual Auction service that enables vendors to sell from any location at any time.
Aston Barclay celebrates acquisition anniversary with new records
Aston Barclay has broken two of its sales records 12 months on from being acquired in an MBO by Rutland Partners.
Used buyers increasingly migrating to digital tech
Aston Barclay is seeing growing use of its Buyer App as it also plans ahead to the launch of a new appraisal app for fleets.
Fleets urged to prepare for a change in market conditions
Fleet vendors need to fine-tune their disposal strategies to retain high conversion rates at auction.
Used fleet market remains buoyant as AFV values soar
The used fleet market remains in a robust state, in particular for alternatively fuelled vehicles (AFVs).
Santander signs remarketing deal with Aston Barclay
Santander Consumer Finance has awarded a three-year remarketing contract to Aston Barclay Prees Heath following 100% conversion rates.
Aston Barclay drives business and buyer efficiencies under latest appointments
Aston Barclay has appointed Rowland Whittington as project manager and recognised the dedication of Sam Leigh in the position of business development manager working at the … Read More »
Aston Barclay Vendor App brings real-time auction management
Aston Barclay vendors can now control and manage their auctions in real time remotely from anywhere in the world through a new app.
Aston Barclay introduces new Westbury sales programme and second hall expansion
Aston Barclay Westbury has launched a new sales programme alongside modifications that will prepare the site for a future second auction hall.
Aston Barclay to invest £1m in Chelmsford
Aston Barclay has announced plans to invest £1m into its Chelmsford auction site this year, increasing capacity and introducing a twin turntable inspection bay.
Continued appetite for diesel in used car market
Petrol may be top dog among fleet and retail new car buyers but diesel demand remains strong in the used car sector according to latest figures.
