Having recently returned from a five-year sojourn in Australia, Mark Hankey is returning to BCA as group business development director.
Volkswagen Golf owners are the most likely to consider manufacturer scrappage schemes, according to data from Auto Trader.
Emissions concerns are failing to deter UK motorists from diesel vehicles, according to findings from used vehicle database Cazana.
Sustained success in automotive retail will demand a more conservative reappraisal of residual values, according to MotoNovo.
BCA and Swansway Garages have announced a new exclusive remarketing partnership for cars and commercial vehicles, resulting in two weekly sales of 250 cars.
South coast-based franchised car dealers have been donating vehicle for an annual charity sale hosted by Shoreham Vehicle Auctions.
Cooper Solutions’ survey reveals that the offer of an unaccompanied test drive could enhance consumer attitudes towards a car dealership.
Servicing Stop has hit back at what it sees as a continuation of big brand garages monopolising the market and called on independents to raise their standards.
Aston Barclay has made itself EV-ready with the installation of twin electric vehicle chargers across its network.
The National Association of Motor Auctions (NAMA) has reported a 13.6% rise in the average used car price as the average mileage at auction reached their lowest point on record.
BCA’s Live Online platform attracted over 105,000 visits in the first week of October to set a new record for monthly traffic.
Threats to car finance firms and demand for new and used cars have been highlighted once again after the Governor of the bank of England warned that inflation might peak at over 3% next month.
Manheim’s average used car price rose by 16% in September as Cox Automotive’s wholesale and retail businesses ride a wave of “higher quality and of lower mileage” stock.
Used car prices rose to their highest ever monthly average price at BCA-operated sales during September – reaching £9,117.
First-time buyers are opting to buy a newer car thanks to the affordability offered by attractive finance or leasing agreements, research has revealed.
Used diesel prices have remained stable for a second quarter in a row on Autorola UK’s online portal as demand returns following Q1’s “knee-jerk” reaction to negative headlines.
2018 will be the year of the used car, particularly diesels.
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