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BCA signs remarketing deal with Westdrive
- 30/08/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
BCA and Westdrive Kia and Mazda have announced a new exclusive online remarketing partnership offering up to 500 vehicles annually. The programme will run for an initial 12 months. Westdrive is an award-winning family owned business based in Braintree, Essex, offering new Kia and Mazda cars as well as a broad range [...] -
BCA relaunches vehicle Appraisal Training
- 04/08/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
BCA has relaunched its vehicle Appraisal Training programme with additional new content for 2023. Aimed at retail dealer groups and independent dealers, the course empowers used car teams to carry out accurate, informed and standardised appraisals, reducing grade variance and improving the opportunity to increase [...] -
Used car prices plateau in June
- 03/08/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Average used care values remained consistent for the third month in a row, according to BCA. It reported average prices of £8,255 with the mix of vehicles continuing to heavily influence the overall price. Unsurprisingly, the shortage of genuine three to four-year-old products continues to be a key factor and [...] -
Used values increase in May
- 10/07/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
BCA has reported that used car values improved in May, up by one per cent to an average price of £8,403. Performance against guide prices improved by 1.6% compared to April. BCA also saw an improving used marketplace for electric vehicles, which are becoming increasingly more affordable following the [...] -
LCV values break £10,000 barrier
- 31/05/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Building on a strong first quarter, average monthly LCV values at BCA continued to climb in April to reach their highest point since early 2022. Average values rose by £348 (3.5%) compared to March, to reach £10,325, the highest figure recorded since February 2022. The mix of vehicles on offer played into [...] -
BCA reports strong quarterly results
- 20/04/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
BCA has reported a strong first quarter for the used car sector, as average values rose for the third month running, sold volumes continued to increase and average weekly used car values reached their highest point so far this year. Values averaged £8,939 at BCA in March 2023, up by £399 or 4.7% compared to [...] -
L&L Automotive Group renews BCA deal
- 03/04/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
L&L Automotive Group has renewed its exclusive remarketing deal with BCA for a further two years. The Hertfordshire based Mercedes-Benz, Smart and AMG retailer operates retail centres in Hertford, Bishop’s Stortford, Stevenage and Hemel Hempstead. L&L Automotive vehicles are sold every Thursday via BCA [...] -
LCV values continue strong start to 2023
- 24/03/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
LCV values averaged £9,851 at BCA in February 2023, with sustained buyer demand keeping values firm as the strong start to the year continued. Sold volumes improved compared to January with values slightly down on last month at £9,851, while performance against price guides improved sharply to 105.7%, a rise of [...] -
BCA unveils customer service solutions
- 22/03/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
BCA has announced a number of customer service enhancements. Multi-vehicle booking on deliveries have been introduced online to help customers making multiple purchases, introducing efficiencies and ensuring purchased stock arrives as quickly as possible. Up to 10 vehicles can now be booked for delivery in a [...] -
Used car prices still rising
- 10/03/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The strong start to 2023 in the used car sector continued in February as average values rose for the second month running. Values averaged £8,540 at BCA, up by £140 or 1.7% compared to January 2023, as sold volumes increased for the second month running. While average values continue to climb, the rate has [...]