Comment Used cars see unseasonal strength in auction prices The whole vehicle type approval story that leads this issue of BVRLA News is a great example of why trade associations like ours exist. Governments get all fidgety if they aren’t introducing new legislation or tinkering with existing regulations. Unfortunately, in their eagerness to make the world a better place, they often forget about the people who live and work in it! Here at the BVRLA we keep a close look out for this sort of thing to make sure that the industry is forewarned and can respond before it is too late. It is all part of the service, as they say… This will be the last issue of BVRLA News this side of the festive season. See you in 2013!
Toby Poston
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BVRLA News | October/November 2012
Stock shortages and forwardthinking buyers mean that used fleet car prices are likely to buck the seasonal trend and remain stable as 2012 draws to a close, says the National Association of Motor Auctions.
also expect to see a few dealers start to proactively buy for January. “If corporate vendors indicate that they may withhold cars from the market we could see close to stable prices in November.”
Commenting in NAMA’s latest monthly auction report, vice chairman Mike Pilkington said: “During November the underlying stock shortages that are a continuing feature of the long-term market will become evident once again. We would
Average age in months Recorded mileage Conversion rate
78%
Sales volume
21,529
Sales price
£7,900
SOURCE: NAMA
BVRLA publishes directory of members The British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association has published a new directory of members. The BVRLA Member Directory 2013 contains the details of more than 400 corporate members offering rental, leasing and fleet management services. It also provides contact information, fleet sizes and details of the services and vehicles they offer.
continues to grow,” said BVRLA chief executive John Lewis. “We are very proud to publish this list of BVRLA members. There is a healthy and diverse mixture of companies – large and small, publicly listed or family-owned – who are all united in their support for the industry and its ability to provide affordable, sustainable road transport.”
— BVRLA Member Directory 2013 | Corporate Members —
Member Directory 2013
“For our members’ customers the directory provides an up-to-date listing of reputable vehicle rental and leasing companies who are quality assured and adhere to professional standards, set out in the BVRLA Code of Conduct.” n
The definitive listing of corporate, leasing broker and associate members of the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association – including services, contact details and fleet sizes
In addition, the directory includes a listing of BVRLA leasing brokers and associate members – all of whom are key suppliers or stakeholders within the wider automotive and vehicle finance industry. “There is plenty of talk of industry consolidation, but our membership
The BVRLA Member Directory 2013 can be downloaded from the BVRLA website: www.bvrla.co.uk 3