Aston Barclay
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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 Nov
Used 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 Sep
Aston 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 Aug
Responsible 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 Aug
Vantage 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.
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Choose Your Supplier 17 Jul
Motor auctions have been keeping busy
Before the lockdown, many of the UK’s largest motor auction and remarketing companies were enjoying successes in signing deals. Now, as the sector gears up to return to normal, they are well placed to support the recovery.
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Supplier News 26 Jun
Aston Barclay wins two-year remarketing contract with Zenith
Leasing giant Zenith has chosen Aston Barclay as its remarketing services supplier, awarding it a two-year contract.
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Market Insight 15 Jun
Auctions remain a no-go zone for 23% of car dealers post-lockdown
COVID-19 has rendered physical car auctions a no-go zone for 23% of car retailers in the short- to medium-term, Cox Automotive’ s latest dealer sentiment survey has revealed.
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Market Insight 22 Apr
Used van market will recover fastest from COVD-19 lockdown
The UK’s used van market will recover faster than its car equivalent following the COVID-19 coronavirus lockdown as businesses turn to commercial vehicles to re-start their operations, Aston Barclay has predicted.
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Used Cars 16 Apr
Demand for sub-£10,000 used cars to continue after COVID-19 lockdown
The high-demand for sub-£10,000 used cars seen in Q1 is expected to continue when the COVID-19 coronavirus lockdown is lifted, according to Aston Barclay.
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Supplier News 11 Mar
Aston Barclay Prees Heath and Wakefield have record start to 2020
Aston Barclay’s auctions centres in Prees Heath and Wakefield have enjoyed a record start to 2020 as demand for record used car volumes continues.
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Latest News 13 Feb
CitNOW wins 2020 AM Award for Supplier of the Year
CitNOW is a video technology and insight provider to 98% of the AM100, as well as 43 manufacturers, with its products supporting 3,898 retailers.
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Supplier News 7 Feb
Cargiant renews Aston Barclay exclusive remarketing contract
Cargiant has renewed its exclusive remarketing contract with Aston Barclay to continue a relationship which has delivered £87 million of used car sales in the past five years.
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Used Cars 31 Jan
Aston Barclay reports 8.5% rise in 2019 used car values
Aston Barclay has reported an 8.5% rise in the value of used cars in 2019 as every single market segment delivered a price increase.