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Monday, March 15th 2010

All the latest news from BCA Europe

Fleet and nearly-new values improve in static February market

BCA’s Pulse report shows that average used car values rose marginally in February, increasing by under half a percent compared to January’s figure to £5,959. Average values rose in the fleet/lease and nearly-new sub-sectors, with values falling by just £10 in the part-exchange market. The overall average value for cars sold in February was £5,959  – [...]

Arsenal car to star in BCA sale

A very special Arsenal FC themed car originally created and raffled to raise funds for Teenage Cancer Trust is to be offered for auction in the next Citroen Open sale at BCA Measham on Friday, 22 January. The unique 2009-registered Citroen C4 was styled by renowned cartoonist and satirist Gerald Scarfe and features images of modern [...]

BCA plans fast start for 2010

BCA has planned a fast start strategy for its business when it re-opens on Monday 4th January. Tony Gannon, BCA Communications Director explains “BCA will hit the ground running in the New Year with a full nationwide programme of sales scheduled in the first week.  We are continuing to expand Live Online availability in 2010 with [...]

BCA launches all-new website

Following a 12 month development project BCA has launched a brand new website with a raft of new features for customers. The new site can be found at www.british-car-auctions.co.uk and has a fresh design and enhanced navigation allowing customers to interact with BCA in a more intuitive fashion.  The site now includes Auction View, Commercial Auction [...]

Mondeo Estate with over half a million miles on the clock sells at auction for £825

A Ford Mondeo Estate at over half a million miles sold for an exceptional price at a sale staged at BCA London late in September. Among the cars on offer, the 2004 04 Ford Mondeo Estate TDCI 115 LX Estate in silver was notable for its recorded mileage of 532,491 – the highest mileage car BCA [...]

BCA invests in Customer Call Centre expansion

BCA has made a significant investment in its Customer Call Centre to handle increased marketing activity and deal with customer queries more efficiently.  The improvements include installing the latest generation of call handling technology and new computer systems, as well as expansion of the facility.   BCA’s call centre handles in excess of 42,000 calls per month, split [...]

Low Stocks And Sustained Demand See Used Car Values Keep Climbing

Reports that new cars sales have improved for the second month running with a 6% uplift in August show there is some confidence returning to the market. Equally important, used car sales continue to flourish, with average prices rising for ten consecutive months according to leading vehicle auction company, British Car Auctions (BCA). BCA is reporting [...]

BCA reveals Silver as the top used car colour in 2009

Leading vehicle auction company, British Car Auctions (BCA), has published details of the most popular used car colours sold in the first three months of 2009. With data covering 125,000 vehicles, Silver took the number one position at nearly 25%, posting a 1.5-point increase since last year. Blue was toppled from the top spot, falling by [...]

BCA Honoured At Fleet World Awards

British Car Auctions (BCA) were recently honoured at the Fleet World Awards held at the RAC Club in London, by picking up two of the headline titles at the ceremony; winning the Internet Award in the 2009 Van Fleet World Honours for its web-based marketing services, whilst Fleet Controller Marie Jarrold was named Fleet [...]

Van values slip but market still confident says BCA

Average values for light commercials have slipped for the first time this year, according to leading auctioneers, British Car Auctions (BCA) after three consecutive months of growth. The latest ‘Pulse Report’ from the auction chain shows that average values fell back by £71 in April, after posting a £400+ increase in March. Values are well ahead [...]

Remarketing value of petrol cars narrowing on diesels

With many volume fleets continuing to specify diesels in preference to petrol cars, data from leading vehicle auctioneers, British Car Auctions (BCA) shows that the price premium fleet and lease diesel cars achieve over comparable petrol models is beginning to narrow. Diesel enjoyed a substantial price premium over petrol throughout 2008, despite the differential in fuel [...]

BCA Claims That Van Market Recovery Continues

British Car Auctions (BCA) is reporting record volume and conversion rates in January, on the back of a number of business wins and sustained buyer demand.  BCA claims it sold more cars and vans in January 2009 than in any previous year, despite the relative shortage of stock from fleets, leasing companies and dealer sources. According [...]

LCV Values Struggle As 2008 Draws To Close

Auction House giant British Car Auction (BCA) has confirmed that average values for LCV’s continued to fall in the final months of the year according to the latest data. According to BCA every sector was under pressure.  In particular, relatively poor price performance in November and December saw average values across the board fall significantly, with [...]

November used car values increase

Overall average values actually increased in November, says British Car Auctions (BCA) in its latest Pulse Report with monthly used car values rising to £4,823 – the highest figure since July.  The increase however, is illusory as it reflects a significant shift in the mix with reductions in lower priced dealer part exchange volume resulting [...]

Citroen storms at BCA auction

Over 400 vehicles sold in one sale Despite the difficult current trading conditions, Citroën UK achieved a record result in a special Live Online Closed Sale at British Car Auctions’ (BCA) Measham branch on 27th November.   In one of the biggest manufacturer sales ever staged by BCA, Citroën offered and sold 406 cars and commercial vehicles for [...]

Van Auction Prices Falling

Van auction prices are still falling but September has been more stable according to the latest figures from British Car Auctions. British Car Auctions says its latest figures show that overall values for vans still fell September but only by 0.75%. While prices for ex fleet and lease sector vans fell, however those for nearly new and [...]

Values Still Under Pressure Claims BCA

Data for August shows that average used car values fell by nearly £200 to £4,765 during the month according to the figures from BCA Pulse. This represented a fall of 3.7% from the £4,949 recorded in July on stock that was of a similar age and mileage profile.  It is the second month running that values [...]

More motorists who can afford it are buying green

The 2008 British Car Auctions (BCA) Used Car Market Report has revealed that economic pressures are forcing UK motorists into greener choices.The 18th annual report, has shown that motorists are being forced into choices that are actually good for the environment.  And it is the wealthier sector of the population who appear to be prepared [...]

Sales of LCVs hit the brakes

Worrying times continue in the motoring industry with British Car Auctions (BCA) reporting that the market for used light commercial vehicles (LCVs) is stalling. The worrying figures come on the back of news that there has been an overall slump in new car sales of 23 per cent since the turn of the year. According to [...]

BT Fleet and British Car Auctions announce new programme

BT Fleet and British Car Auctions have announced a national vehicle remarketing programme. The previous relationship between the two companies involved only the sale of BT Fleet vans but the new programme will include the addition of cars.

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