Archive for the ‘Auctions’ Category

Car auctions starting to CAP clean up again

Posted on February 25th, 2010 by In51der

Well it looks like the surge is well and truly on. Talking to colleagues up and down the country, not [...]

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Enquiries brisk as everyone gears up for the future

Posted on November 25th, 2009 by In51der

As the motor trade braces itself for the expected (we hope!) Christmas rush, there seems to be a kind of [...]

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Private equity groups compete for BCA

Posted on November 12th, 2009 by News

BCA, Britain and Europe’s largest vehicle auction group, has attracted bids from a clutch of private equity groups that are [...]

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Reality bites at the auction

Posted on November 11th, 2009 by In51der

On making my first visit to the ‘ring’ for a few weeks I was determined to keep an open mind [...]

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Where have all the prvivate buyers gone?

Posted on November 3rd, 2009 by In51der

The car auctions these days are starting to resemble once more the dark depressing venues they became at this time [...]

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Something has to give for the professional retail car buyer

Posted on September 30th, 2009 by In51der

For a professional buyer in the motor trade the last year has been challenging to say the least. Once the [...]

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Used car market settling down but some prices still defy logic

Posted on September 23rd, 2009 by In51der

I have been doing the rounds this week canvassing opinion on how the market is, where it is going and [...]

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The 1000th article

Posted on September 6th, 2009 by In51der

If you check out our archives page you’ll see that this is MTIs 1000th article and it perhaps offers an [...]

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BCA could soon be up for sale

Posted on September 2nd, 2009 by News

BCA, Britain and Europe’s largest vehicle auction group, could be put up for sale by owners Montagu Private Equity. The [...]

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SMA urges dealers to set realistic auction prices

Posted on August 26th, 2009 by News

Vehicle dealers and fleet operators selling stock at auction in the next few weeks should make sure that they set [...]

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Used car values, auction fever and the appreciating asset

Posted on August 18th, 2009 by In51der

Whilst attending one of the many car auctions I get to attend on a weekly basis it was curious to [...]

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Auction houses doing good business as prices edge higher

Posted on August 4th, 2009 by In51der

Many trade commentators are saying that dealers looking to replenish used car stocks would be best served at the auctions. [...]

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SMA say auctions still a good source for used cars

Posted on July 31st, 2009 by News

Motor dealers are reporting increasing difficulty in sourcing good quality used cars, but are still able to rely on motor [...]

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BCA reveals silver as the top used car colour

Posted on July 9th, 2009 by News

British Car Auctions (BCA), has published details of the most popular used car colours sold in the first three months [...]

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Decent used cars simply cost too much

Posted on July 1st, 2009 by cvh

I popped my head around the auction last week for the first time is 3 months, I’ve attended auctions every [...]

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Auction buying frenzy – something’s got to give

Posted on June 16th, 2009 by In51der

Having published our article on the rise of the private auction buyer, it has been interesting to see some of [...]

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Why are private buyers flocking to the auction?

Posted on June 9th, 2009 by In51der

After writing several articles about the rise of the private auction buyer and why they are turning up to bid [...]

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Happy bargain hunting in the world of used cars

Posted on June 8th, 2009 by In51der

It seems to be business as usual in the world of used cars. Every time someone predicts that events have [...]

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Used car market still hasn’t peaked

Posted on May 20th, 2009 by In51der

Although the auctions have been teeming with people this week – and our insiders have noticed the amount of private [...]

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Smoking can damage retail sales

Posted on March 28th, 2009 by In51der

An article published on cardealermagazine.co.uk recently reported advice from BCA on the pitfalls of purchasing a car used by a [...]

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Independent dealers victims of a classic pincer movement

Posted on March 23rd, 2009 by In51der

Sadly we have to report the demise of another business this week and although no-one will read about them or [...]

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Ford Europe cuts production capacity

Posted on March 16th, 2009 by In51der

Ford of Europe has announced further actions to reduce production capacity in Europe ‘due to the unprecedented decline in the [...]

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Society of Motor Auctions says demand “exceptional”

Posted on March 14th, 2009 by In51der

Used car auction prices have been higher in the early months of 2009 compared to the end of 2008, according [...]

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Auction-mania shows no signs of abating

Posted on March 13th, 2009 by In51der

I have attended several auction sales in the last week more as an observer than a buyer, just to receive [...]

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Used cars online – finding or buying?

Posted on March 1st, 2009 by In51der

It really is all about the imagery these days if you want to sell your used car online and sales [...]

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