Fleet remarketing - Page 40

Return of seasonal trends indicate the rollercoaster ride of recent times may be over

Predicting what a new fleet car will be worth when it is de-fleeted is one of the most complicated tasks practiced in the industry.

Fleets can capitalise on a forthcoming shortage of used cars by ordering the right vehicles

De-fleet is the process fleets go through to get vehicles ready for auction or resale.

The residual value is the definition given for the value of the vehicle at the end of the term.

Fleet remarketing is the process fleets go through to resale used fleet vehicles. Fleets need to minimise loss by retaining a sale price which falls in line with the vehicle depreciation.

Fleet car auctions and fleet van auctions can be one of the quickest and easiest ways fleets can sell their used vehicles.

Fleets and leasing firms must consider the best time of year to sell cars to maximise residuals

Traditional seasonal patterns return as increased vehicle supply leads to falling values

A bumper month has seen average values in the fleet sector increase by up to 5%

Affordable smaller vehicles have managed to appeal again to motorists, with the Corsa overtaking all the other cars - see the best selling used cars by segment, brought to you from Experian.

The Vauxhall Corsa knocked the Vauxhall Astra off the number one spot to become 2009’s best selling used car according to Experian.

Manheim Remarketing reports that compact executive segment wholesale selling prices have generally outperformed the overall fleet sector average during months of growth over the past year.

It was a mixed picture for ex-fleet cars in February, with BCA reporting a 1.4% rise from £7,259 to £7,364, and Manheim a 2.8% fall from £6,609 to £6,425.

Remarketing companies compete to give clients the best return on vehicle investments

When you’ve stared down the barrel of a shotgun, competing as a moderate-sized auction company in the highly pressured remarketing sector affords you to take a more laid-back approach to business.

Depreciation is simply the difference between the retail price of a new vehicle and the price it achieves at disposal - this is the residual value.

An introduction to remarketing; Why use an auction, how can you ensure you are working with a reputable auction house, what services can you expect and who buys at auction?

How to auction your cars over the internet, how to get the right price and how to maximise sales.

In today’s market it’s essential to know what condition fleet vehicles are in for a number of very good reasons. This information might be used to penalise a driver for causing undue damage over fair wear and tear.

All auctions companies publish standard terms of business which detail the charges for both sellers and buyers but these tend to be for single transactions.

What happens when you don't meet your reserve price and what you can expect from your sales proceeds.

What recent developments have there been in the auction market that have been particularly valuable to fleet managers?

Jan 2010 Remarketing Insight - Normality returns to the market as used fleet car values follow traditional seasonal pattern

Dec 2009 Remarketing Insight: Remarketing sector predicts initial increase in values, but rules out dramatic rises seen in 2009

Nov 2009 Remarketing Insight: Remarketing sector sees seasonal trends as average values fall for third consecutive month

Oct 2009 Remarketing Insight: Values hit as trade buyers exercise caution ahead of the traditional Christmas slowdown

Sept 2009 Remarketing Insight: The used car market has settled down after some unprecedented increases this year

Aug 2009 Remarketing Insight: Dealers have been competing to win scarce auction stock in a bid to fill empty forecourts

A robust remarketing and disposal policy is crucial for eliminating end-of-lease charges or refurbishment costs and maximising residual values.