LCV values stutter as economic pressures continue

By |2023-11-13T09:39:57+00:00November 13th, 2023|Van News|

Following a brief recovery in September when values rose by £368 (4.1%) month-on-month to £9,247, the overall value trend in 2023 has fallen steadily since April’s highpoint.  October recorded a further fall to £8,705, down by £542 (5.9%) month-on-month and the lowest average monthly LCV value recorded since December 2020, when the UK was in-between lockdowns.   

LCV values rise on the back of steady demand

By |2023-02-27T09:05:23+00:00February 27th, 2023|Van News|

BCA’s LCV buyer customers reported improved demand at retail level as January progressed, despite the continuing economic pressures affecting the small business sector and reports that business confidence has fallen amongst SMEs. Looking in detail at the weekly reports shows that average values rose quickly in the New Year, peaking at over £10,600 later in January, well ahead of where they have reached in recent weeks. 

LCV values soften as economic pressure continues 

By |2022-06-28T11:18:01+01:00June 29th, 2022|Van News|

Average price data shows some volatility in recent weeks however special events can play heavily into these variances.   Vans suitable to be put to work in the burgeoning home delivery sector along with more specialist vehicles that support the civil engineering, building and construction trades still remain highly desirable, but condition and presentation have become increasingly important for professional buyers. 

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

Winds of change experienced in the LCV wholesale market

By |2021-12-06T10:08:42+00:00December 6th, 2021|Van News|

November 2021 demonstrated several key milestones, in what has been a year like no other for the LCV market at Manheim. Most notable of which, was a return to four-figure average used selling prices, ending five consecutive months above the £10,000 price barrier. The average van mileage recorded by Manheim continued at levels not seen for over a decade, reaching 1,420 more miles compared to October to the highest point of 2021, at 86,875 miles. The first-time conversion rate remained identical to October’s recording of 77%.

New CVM used van website launched for all LCVs

By |2017-05-03T16:21:37+01:00May 3rd, 2017|Van News|

The CVM business profile Vehicle finance solutions Fleet management, Specialist minibus sales, Franchise business sales, RAC Approved used vehicle showroom, International traders online marketplace Vehicle sourcing and funding services A NEW CVM used van website has been launched as Complete Vehicle Management continues on the expansion trail. The investment in a dedicated commercial vehicle website, developed by Bluesky Interactive, shows CVM’s continued growth [...]

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