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UK Market View July/Aug’ I To L

Posted on 07/18/2011 by MD
UK Market View July/Aug’ I To L

Market view by brand I through L.   July/August 2011 Jaguar: There are very few petrol X-Types about which is a good thing because only a megaspec   fresh car has serious retail potential. Like their Donor car the Mondeo, used  X-type Diesels are plentiful and while they have levelled off in the last six months they are still a good seller. Even intergalactic mileage cars in good nick are selling well. A 2.2 Auto is still a sought after bit of stock for garages. The older estates are getting harder to move and buyers are avoiding them unless cheap. The … Continue reading →

UK Car Auctions 11th-14th July

Posted on 07/14/2011 by MD
UK Car Auctions 11th-14th July

Car prices continue to fall at Auction with most models now a further 5% below what we predicted, Only models to buck the trend are exceptional low milers our very fresh diesel people carriers Heres a selection from the week so far. 2010(10)Renault Megane 1.6 16v Expression 5dr Grey 11K £7700.  2010(10)Astra 1.4SXi 5dr Grey 3K £6900. 2010(10)Fiesta 1.2 Edge (82) 3dr Yellow 11K £6850.  2010(10)Renault Grand Scenic 1.5DCi Dynamique TomTom 7Seater Blue 12K £10,900. 2010(10)Corsa 1.2 16v SXi 5dr Silver 8K £6900. 2010(10)Corsa 1.2 16v SXi Se 5dr Black 7K £7200. 2008(08) Citroen Grand Picasso 1.8VTR+ 16v Wine … Continue reading →

Japanese Auction round up July

Posted on 07/14/2011 by MD
Japanese Auction round up July

It continues to be a struggle to buy UK and Irish stock in Japan. Prices are not the main problem as cars that come to market tend to be sold, and there is not a huge amount of competition. Cars actually coming to market is a problem and as older diesels get rarer we live in hope that some of the sportier models that still sell will start making there way to auction.Heres a round up of a few cars we spotted on our travels HAA Kobe 2009 R35 Premium edition Black 17K Y5,600,000.  2000 R34 V-Spec Silver 129K … Continue reading →

Irish Car Auctions Snapshot

Posted on 07/09/2011 by MD
Irish Car Auctions Snapshot

We took a trip over to Dublin last week to have an eyeball at the Irish auction scene. Recent conversations with Irish car dealers has revealed a tale of woe, with some of the oldest established dealerships in the country going under in the recession. And yet despite this gloom there is still a steady stream of cars being exported over from England. The trade is basically very healthy if you have the right, Low emmissions under 3 year old stock.If however you are stuck with mileagy petrol cars with dodgy emmissions then the running costs are crippling, as … Continue reading →

Japanese Auctions 3rd to 6th July

Posted on 07/06/2011 by MD
Japanese Auctions 3rd to 6th July

Auctions in Japan have been down on numbers for the last few weeks. It appears that fresh retail stock is being held back as new car shortage fears are keeping prices up. Older stock however has been cheap. From CAA Tokyo. 2000 Nissan Skyline R34 V-Spec Blue Met 127K  Y3,356,000.  1992 Nissan Skyline R32 Grey 109K  Y225,000.  2002 Nissan Elgrand E51 Type X Silver 74K  Y560,000.  1991 Toyota Supra Ga70H Twin turbo Black 79K Y45,000.  1998 Toyota Levin BZ-R Black 83K  Y96,000.  2000 Mazda Bongo Aero City runner White 77K  Y126,000.  1992 Mazda RX7 Type-R Yellow 84K  Y309,000.  From … Continue reading →

UK Market View June/July 2011 E to H.

Posted on 07/01/2011 by MD
UK Market View June/July 2011 E to H.

Market view by brand E through H.  June/July 2011 Fiat: The Little 500 has been a supreme performer since launch, and while they are not about to plummet all those cheap monthly lease specials are dripping back into the market providing a lot of options for buyer. Supermarkets and dealers will be pushing deals to move a lot of stock over the summer. If you are buying then Solid colours are best. Grande Punto: Our hire car of choice is really heading for the bargain bin over 4 years of age. Fresher cars are still saleable with lower miles. … Continue reading →

UK Market View June/July 2011 A to D.

Posted on 06/27/2011 by MD
UK Market View June/July 2011 A to D.

Market view by brand A through D.  June/July 2011   ALFA ROMEO: Fear of running costs is not helping Alfas at the moment and once they go over 3 years or start approaching above average miles they are becoming a less viable retail proposition for dealers. The GT Coupe Blackline with the 1.9 JTD diesel unit is sought after. The Mito has been well received and is holding up well, Like the fiat 500 it is selling best in solid colours red,Black and White. Too early to pass comment on the Giulietta with most cars remaining  within the dealer … Continue reading →

Kobe 25th June.

Posted on 06/26/2011 by MD
Kobe 25th June.

7700 Units in Kobe Today. A bit like last week the auctions gathered strength as the week went on but there is still a lack of U.K stock coming to the Market, with most of the auction suppliers focusing on Russia, New Zealand and South America. 2008 Nissan GT-R Premium Edition Silver 14K Y4,640,000.  2008 Nissan GT-R Premium Edition Black 16K Y4,750,000.  2010 Nissan Skyline Saloon 250GT(v36) 31K Gunmetal Y2,180,000.  2010 Nissan 370Z(34)T Black 19K Y3,055,000.  1999 Nissan Skyline R34 Bay Blue 88K(?) Y2,730,000.  2000 Mazda Bongo AFT 2.5V6 Blue/Grey 28K Y835,000.  1998 Honda Civic Type R EK9 Championship … Continue reading →

Mid Year U.K Market Report.

Posted on 06/24/2011 by MD
Mid Year U.K Market Report.

Mid year used car Market report June/July 2011’ The Used car Market had remained strong all year, to the point where we were starting to think they must be making up this whole recession because we can’t buy cars.  And then around the start of May the market started to behave like we were assured it would, and prices began to drop. For a few weeks sellers held off in the hope that it was a glitch and that prices were about to come back. It was no glitch, it was a market correction and now cars are selling … Continue reading →