Aston Barclay
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Supplier News 12 MayAston Barclay’s physical car auction return delivers 17% attendance growth
Aston Barclay’s decision to allow car buyers to return to its auction halls when COVID-19 ‘Lockdown 3’ ended in April has delivered a 17% uplift in attendances.
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Market Insight 23 Apr
Aston Barclay may ‘turn traders away’ after success of physical car auctions' return
Aston Barclay managing director Martin Potter has said that the success of the remarketing provider’s return to physical auctions after ‘Lockdown 3’ could mean it has to “turn traders away”.
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Used Cars 16 AprAston Barclay's 'Lockdown 3' Q1 used car sales volumes a match for 2020
Aston Barclay has reported that its used car sales volumes in a COVID-19 hit Q1 were a match for those of the same period in 2020.
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Supplier News 1 AprAston Barclay implements strict COVID-19 rules for physical car auctions' return
Aston Barclay is preparing to welcome car and van retailers back to its auction halls after 84% of buyers voted for a return to physical trading.
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Used Cars 19 MarUsed van prices fall in February, according to Aston Barclay
An influx of high-mileage ex-fleet stock pushed the average price of a used van down in February, at auction firm Aston Barclay.
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Market Insight 16 MarWholesale used car demand will ‘remain strong’ post-lockdown, says NAMA
The National Association of Motor Auctions (NAMA) has said that first-time conversion rates are set to rise as used car demand increases with the easing of COVID-19 lockdown restrictions.
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Supplier News 5 MarAston Barclay strikes-up used car PDI partnership with the AA and WMS Group
Aston Barclay has partnered with the AA and VMS Group to provide its used car buyers with vehicle checks and a buyer guarantee before making their next stock purchase.
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Market Insight 12 FebCar retailers return to auctions in February after ‘price sensitive’ January
Car retailers have returned to auctions in February after January experienced “price sensitive” trading as they stocked forecourts with sub-£12,000 price vehicles, according to Aston Barclay.
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Supplier News 4 FebIMDA appoints Aston Barclay as new auction partner
The Independent Motor Dealers Association (IMDA) has appointed Aston Barclay as its new auction partner.
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Supplier News 21 Dec
Aston Barclay to host two Christmas used car auctions
Aston Barclay will host two e-Live online auction events between Christmas and the New Year to help dealers source used car stock during the festive period.
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Used Cars 11 Dec
Aston Barclay car auctions maintained 70% capacity in November lockdown
Used car values declined or remained static as Aston Barclay continued to trade vehicles online throughout November’s COVID-19 ‘Lockdown 2’in England – maintaining 70% of its usual capacity.
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Used Cars 16 NovUsed car prices ‘falling back’ during COVID-19 Lockdown 2
Signs that the used car market is starting to soften are becoming apparent and UK remarketing centres with demand and pricing predictions “becoming more difficult” at each sale, according to Aston Barclay.
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Supplier News 3 Nov
Aston Barclay rules out an online car retailing platform
Aston Barclay has confirmed it will never sell used cars to consumers in competition with its dealer customers, following the launch of rival firm BCA’s new cinch offering.
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Used Cars 15 Oct
Price drop fears may end used car values’ ‘unstoppable’ strength
Aston Barclay has reported that the “unstoppable” strength of the used car market might be about to soften after increased post-September supplies start to reach remarketing centres.
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Supplier News 21 Sep‘Exceptionally strong’ LCV market delivers values rise at BCA
BCA has reported that “exceptionally strong interest” in LCVs saw vehicles selling for an average of 13% over guide value expectations during August.
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Supplier News 4 SepAston Barclay increases LCV focus with new Donington sale
Aston Barclay has launched a new dedicated LCV sale at its Donington Park site, as part of its expanding focus on commercial vehicles.
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Supplier insight 12 AugResponsible retailing: Suppliers adapt to post-pandemic trade
Just as car dealers have had to adapt to responsible retailing standards, with PPE, limits on customers and virtual meetings, so automotive industry suppliers have had to play their part.
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Supplier News 10 AugVantage Motor Group strengthens Aston Barclay remarketing relationship
Vantage Motor Group has further strengthened its part-exchange used car remarketing relationship with Aston Barclay.
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Market Insight 24 Jul
Used LCV values rose by 20.8% in Q2, reports Aston Barclay
Soaring demand for vans after COVID-19 triggered a home delivery shopping culture across the UK triggered a 20.8% rise in used values during Q2, according to Aston Barclay.
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Used Cars 20 Jul
Aston Barclay reports ‘highest ever’ used car values in Q2
Aston Barclay has said that a surge in demand for used cars stock has seen value rise to its records highest ever level for a Q2 period – with older cars and diesel vehicles leading the way.
