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HEADLINE NEWS The used markets remained very buoyant for much of the Spring in most sectors, despite the ongoing world issues with energy prices and the Ukraine war. It would appear that the average used buyer is putting these issues to their back burners and getting on with life, making the purchase of the used vehicle. Of course, the continuing

HEADLINE NEWS The early part of this year generally provided a very good month for used vehicle sales, helped by a continued lack of any real volume at auction centres around the country. This was the scene at Aston Barclay Westbury Auctions in the middle of the month where a reasonable size selection of LCV’s sold extremely well. However, like

Now the dust has settled following the late Monarch’s funeral in September, there were signs that the public were returning to the forecourts and in reasonable numbers. That was until the full implications of the Chancellors ‘Mini Budget’ later in October dawned on people, with much media hype surrounding mortgage repayments doubling by this time next year, energy bills rising

Market Review Whilst the Government eased restrictions back in September, with the Covid virus seemingly under control, it seems that as we now head into deep winter the numbers are again spiraling ever upwards. Pressure on the hospitals could result in further restrictions being put in place which, in turn will impact on the used markets. However, as we have

Market Review As the world continues to wrestle with the impact and effects of the Covid19 pandemic, the used vehicle markets have proved to be remarkably resilient. The first quarter of this year was largely spent in lockdown around the country and it is fair to say that the car markets probably suffered more than the LCV, Truck and Plant