Allen Ford has renewed its contract with Manheim to auction 5,000 vehicles a year.

This deal marks the extension of a long-standing and highly successful partnership between the two companies that dates back to 2002.

Manheim runs an established sales programme offering Allen Ford cars at its Northampton and Bruntingthorpe centres, and LCVs at its dedicated CV auction centre in Shepshed.

Manheim’s managing director Peter Bell said: “It is a fantastic business win for Manheim to continue its relationship with such a valued customer until 2020.

“Like us, Allen Ford has a forward-thinking approach to remarketing, and we look forward to supporting the continued development of its disposal strategy over the coming months.”

Andrew Muffett from Allen Ford said: “We have enjoyed an effective partnership with Manheim for 17 years, and are pleased to be extending this for a further year.

“We look forward to continuing to benefit from the professional approach and customer service that we have come to expect from Manheim over the year ahead.”