Manheim is to provide inspection and reconditioning services to support ALD Automotive’s digital sales channel.

The agreement will cover the 10,000 vehicles a year leasing company defleets through its national network of vehicle solutions centres.

Peter Bell, director of remarketing company Manheim, said: “Our vehicle solutions team delivered market-leading service and demonstrated a genuine understanding of ALD’s business requirements as part of a rigorous tender process to secure this business.

“We look forward to working in closer partnership with ALD to support them in this venture, and help them develop further profitable sales channels.”

Simon Patel, head of logistics and remarketing for ALD, said: “We were not only impressed by Manheim’s knowledge and experience, but also the enthusiasm of the team, coupled with the clear processes and compliance measures that they were able to demonstrate.

“We are confident that this new contract will deliver strong results for ALD, and we look forward to working with Manheim.”