Used LCV prices remain consistent as buyers become more selective

By |2023-07-26T12:31:52+01:00July 26th, 2023|Van News|

Dealers however were being more selective about bidding on vehicles with damage and what they were prepared to pay. With more used volumes gradually entering the market it has become imperative that vendor reserves reflect the change in market conditions, particularly on damaged vehicles. The used value guides are yet to reflect the changing market conditions which makes setting reserves on individual vehicles important to keep conversion rates high.

Used LCV market bounces back in 2023 reports Aston Barclay

By |2023-02-20T09:38:18+00:00February 20th, 2023|Van News|

Aston Barclay believes the used LCV market is now set at its ‘new normal’ until 2024 as restricted production volumes mean many new vans ordered now won’t be delivered for at least 12 months. Despite higher energy prices and rising inflation demand for used LCVs continues to outstrip supply in the used LCV market which is contributing to a stable LCV sector.

Aston Barclay appoints new head of LCV development

By |2022-12-14T14:03:10+00:00December 15th, 2022|Van News|

Healey will be responsible for further growing Aston Barclay’s used LCV business including building its vendor and buyer base and its sale programme. Aston Barclay recently added a fourth LCV sale at Chelmsford during October to join the Leeds, Westbury and Donington sales which dispose of hundreds of LCVs each week.

Used LCV prices fall but remain 59.3% higher than pre-pandemic levels

By |2022-07-29T11:39:24+01:00August 4th, 2022|Van News|

The popularity of different types of vans is also changing as SMEs look for the right van at the right price according to our July desirability index. Seven out of the top 10 most desirable used vans were medium to large panel vans led by the Peugeot Boxer and Renault Trafic, while the remaining three places were taken up by pick-ups led by the Ford Ranger and Mitsubishi L200.

Fall in supply drives interest in larger used panel vans

By |2022-05-23T10:47:02+01:00May 23rd, 2022|Van News|

Following the shift towards small and mid-sized panel vans in Q1, interest has again returned to larger used commercials, with the Volkswagen Crafter proving to be the most desirable used LCV in May thanks to its great payload and load cube. This has been fuelled by the continued growth of the parcel delivery sector and by operators turning to used vans as they lose patience with the continued lack of new van supply

Operators buy smaller used vans in March to combat rising fuel prices

By |2022-03-30T09:43:09+01:00March 30th, 2022|Van News|

Since fuel prices have dramatically risen, there has been a market shift towards smaller vans that are most cost effective to run. Demand still exceeds supply across the entire used market, but Aston Barclay seen a noticeable change in the current buying strategy from dealers towards smaller vans in March

The benefits of digital buying and selling

By |2021-06-21T10:03:10+01:00June 21st, 2021|Business Van Awards, Van News|

THE benefits of digital have been amplified during the Covid-19 pandemic. During Q3 2020 – which for the vast majority saw all physical auction activity suspended – Aston Barclay still managed to sell 32,589 vehicles (equating to more than 8,100 LCVs). July saw a significant uplift in activity and proved to be their best sale month on record with 12,148 [...]

Awards 2021 Highly Commended: Best Used Van Programme – Aston Barclay

By |2021-04-28T10:37:17+01:00April 28th, 2021|Business Van Awards, Van News|

THE benefits of digital have been amplified during the Covid-19 pandemic. During Q3 2020 – which for the vast majority saw all physical auction activity suspended – Aston Barclay still managed to sell 32,589 vehicles (equating to more than 8,100 LCVs). July saw a significant uplift in activity and proved to be our best sale month on record with 12,148 [...]

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