I wrote an article about Autoquake when they went belly-up a few years back which brought me a lot of positive feedback. When Tesco cars got into bed with the struggling Carsite operation, I again wrote a brief piece about how they should be able to bring some fresh knowledge to the market and how using Carsites experience of a tough few year [...]
Tesco Find There was no Fat left to T...
I wrote an article about Autoquake when they went belly-up a few years back which brought me a lot of positive feedback. When Tesco cars got into bed with the struggling Carsite operation, I again wrote a brief piece about how they should be able to bring some fresh knowledge to the market and how using Carsites experience of a tough few year [...]
UK Used Car Market Jan-Mar 2012
If ever the gulf between trade auction prices and forecourt retail prices was closing then the current period is increasingly tight. So tight in fact that many Retail supermarkets have actually stopped the buying of usual stalwards such as Corsas,Insignias, Golfs and even Ford products. Many of these sellers were finding that unless a suitabl [...]
Japanese Used Commercials 2011
Ranking Destination Jan-11 Feb-11 Mar-11 Apr-11 May-11 Jun-11 Jul-11 Aug-11 Sep-11 Oct-11 Nov-11 Dec-11 Total
1 UAE 1,987 2,847 3,068 3,014 2,543 3,116 3,070 2,061 1,869 2,364 2,123 2,324 30,386
2 PHILIPPINES 1,034 1,613 1,264 1,695 1,667 1,376 1,019 884 825 1,044 1,645 1,814 15,880
3 SOUTH AFRICA 819 1,586 1,222 1,193 802 1,005 1,210 1,067 1 [...]
Japanese Used Car Export figures 2011
Ranking Destination Jan-11 Feb-11 Mar-11 Apr-11 May-11 Jun-11 Jul-11 Aug-11 Sep-11 Oct-11 Nov-11 Dec-11 Total
1 RUSSIA 3,599 7,149 9,867 10,780 9,155 9,673 6,848 8,808 8,199 8,483 9,314 7,450 99,325
2 NEW ZEALAND 3,340 4,396 6,105 7,811 3,919 4,699 4,830 5,989 6,443 9,055 6,453 3,111 66,151
3 CHILE 2,290 4,377 6,783 7,357 10,877 6,703 3,147 2 [...]
Japanese Auctions Oct-Dec 2011′
The Uk market for Japanese imports has become increasingly harder as the Yen continues to strengten against the pound. While there are still cars coming in to order it remains sporty units such as rare STI imprezas and Lightweight EVO mitsubishis that are on specialist dealers radar. Mazda Bongos are still wanted but a chronic shortage of lat [...]
UK Auction Results 20th-30th August
The number of people attending auctions at the moment is testament to the school holidays and hopefully normal service will resume next week. Low mileage retail stock continues to make over book, but sellers are being unrealistic with older stock and we are seeing a major recycling of unsold cars.Many popping up optimistically in various auct [...]
Japanese Auctions 20th-27th August
The Auctions in Japan are now back on full production and the last two weeks have seen a big increase in Cars entered to sale. Highlights from the last week include 2001 Toyota Grand Hiace 3.4P Pearl/Gold 88K Y245,000 Grade 4. 2000 Grand Hiace 3.0D Pearl/Gold 120K Y280,000 Grade 3.5. 1997 Granvia 3.0D Pearl G cruising moon roof 142K Y125,00 [...]
Japanese Auctions 12th-20th
1991 Nissan Figaro 23K Coffee Y860,000. 1999 Bongo Aft 2.5P V6 Petrol SG5W 45K Silver Y645,000. 2006 Nissan Elgrand E51 Blue met 36K Y1,315,000. 2000 Nissan Elgrand Ate50 Silver 186K Y170,000. 1999 Nissan Elgrand Ave50 White 93K Y265,000. 1998 Nissan Elgrand Ave50 Silver 54K Y270,000. 1999 Skyline R34 Silver V-Spec 79K Y2,660,000. 1999 [...]
Auction Results 10th-19th August
Prices are up at the moment which can be Attributed to the school holidays. Commercial prices are also very strong which is not so easy to explain.
2009: Seat Leon 2.0CRD tdi 170(FR) Gunmetal 15K £11,300.2006: Porsche Cayenne Turbo S Semi Auto Black,full spec 73K £17500. .
2007: BMW 320D SE Black, Full leather 42K £9000.
2008: Renault Clio 1, [...]