Aston Barclay
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Fleet industry news 23 Jul 2021‘Extraordinary’ levels of demand fuelling used car market
Average used car values rose above £9,000 for the first time on record in June at BCA as sold prices outstripped market expectations by a significant margin.
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Leasing news 15 Jun 2021Used electric vehicle price gap ‘hard for consumers to justify’
Price premium for pure used battery electric vehicles (BEVs) is leaving buyers reluctant to make the switch, when faced with a cheaper, second-hand diesel car.
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Fleet industry news 1 Jun 2021Aston Barclay highlights most desirable used cars at auction
Aston Barclay has developed a used car desirability index that can help fleet operators understand which models are commanding the most attention at auction.
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Fleet industry news 29 Apr 2021Global semiconductor shortage warning for fleets
An emerging shortage of semiconductors risks disrupting global car and van production, fleets are being warned by the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP).
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Fleet industry news 8 Apr 2021Aston Barclay to welcome physical buyers back to auctions
Aston Barclay has announced plans to welcome physical buyers back to its auction halls from April 12, while following Government Covid-19 measures.
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Fleet industry news 18 Feb 2021Brexit: Lockdown masking new car supply problems
New car supply issues caused by post-Brexit trade deal with the EU, according to Cox Automotive, while the used car market is outperforming expectations.
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Fleet industry news 5 Feb 2021
IMDA appoints Aston Barclay as new auction partner
The 600 IMDA members will have access to Aston Barclay’s six auction centres with IMDA stock being branded as part of weekly dealer sales held at each site.
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Fleet industry news 23 Dec 2020Online auctions announced by Aston Barclay and BCA
BCA is staging four used van and car online auctions over Christmas and New Year, while Aston Barclay announces two online used car sales during the festive period.
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Fleet industry news 22 Dec 2020
TCH Leasing extends Aston Barclay remarketing contract
TCH Leasing has renewed its remarketing contract with Aston Barclay for a further two years.
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Fleet industry news 11 Dec 2020
Average ex-fleet used vehicle value falls by 9.5% in November
The average price of 24-60-month ex-fleet stock falling by 9.5% (£881) in the month to £10,638, according to Aston Barclay.
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Industry Profiles 25 Nov 2020Aston Barclay: 'Covid has helped our industry move to where it needed to be'
Aston Barclay’s technology was flourishing ahead of the pandemic
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Fleet industry news 4 Nov 2020Aston Barclay to continue digital sales in new Covid-19 lockdown
Aston Barclay is to continue to run a full digital and van sales programme after the new Covid-19 lockdown begins tomorrow.
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Manufacturer news 24 Aug 2020Martin Potter to lead customer focus at Aston Barclay
Aston Barclay has refreshed its focus on customer service with the appointment of Martin Potter to the new role of managing director - customer.
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Fleet industry news 10 Aug 2020Fleet briefs: Latest from FleetCheck, Meridian, Aston Barclay and TTC Group
News briefs from across the fleet industry, including how SMR is a key consideration for fleets going forward and drink driving warning during the holiday season.
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Fleet industry news 20 Jul 2020Diesel used cars help set record prices
Diesel used car prices rise by 31.3% as demand for older vehicles in the used car market outstrips supply.
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Fleet industry news 25 Jun 2020Aston Barclay strikes new two-year remarketing deal with Zenith
Aston Barclay has been appointed by Zenith as its preferred supplier of remarketing services in a new two-year contract.
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Fleet industry news 15 Jun 2020Aston Barclay maintains online-only auction policy
Aston Barclay is maintaining its online-only auction policy, despite Government guidance that auctions can re-open.
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Fleet industry news 3 Jun 2020
Used car market to avoid double digit decline in RVs
Fleets urged to stagger vehicle returns to help lessen the impact of coronavirus on used car values, while dealers are warned not to cut new car prices.
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Fleet industry news 19 May 2020
Strong demand predicted for used cars
Half of buyers said they are expecting a strong demand for used cars as soon as dealers open for business, a survey suggests.
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Fleet industry news 15 Apr 2020
Used car market ‘buoyant’ before lockdown, says Aston Barclay
Average fleet prices rose by 1.7% (£174) from £9,799 in Q4 19 to £9,973 in Q1, helped by average mileage reducing 3,322 miles in the quarter.
