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Used values soar as van and truck shortages continue

Used van values up 50% in 18 months despite mileage and age increasing

Delays to new van deliveries are helping drive used values to record-breaking levels as fleets hold on to vehicles longer and demand outstrips supply.

‘Busiest ever’ April for record-breaking LCV market

There were 30,440 new vans registered in April, the highest-ever total for the month since records began, according to new figures from the SMMT.

Used values to rise as semiconductor crisis hits new van production

Prices for used vans are expected to rise in the coming weeks as new vehicle supply is affected by the global semiconductor crisis.

Demand still strong for used vans, reports BCA

Average LCV values at BCA rose from £7,709 in August to £7,994 in September, a 3.7% rise and the second highest value recorded since lockdown.

Used van prices rise 26% with no sign of cooling off, says Aston Barclay.

Used van prices sold through Aston Barclay rose 4.2% (£255) to £6,204 in Q3 – an increase of 26% compared to Q1.

Remarketing: Putting extras on can pay off

Being ‘fit for purpose’ is not the only consideration when speccing vans

Demand for used LCVs pushes prices to record levels

Used van prices have reached an all-time high in July as demand for used stock increases among buyers.

Strong demand for used vans expected after lockdown ends, says Aston Barclay

Demand for used vans is expected to increase in the coming months as fleets look to replace tired vehicles, according to Aston Barclay.

Factors that influence current RVs

Powertrains are as important as the condition of the vehicle, but consider how cool it is to spec an air-con

Used LCV prices rise 11.3% in the last year, says Aston Barclay insights report

The average price of used vans rose by 11.3% in the 12 months leading to the end of June 2019.

Used vans and double cab pick-ups perform well at Aston Barclay

The used van and double cab pick-up markets have performed well during the last year as average prices rose by £227 (5.2%) and £1,036 (13.5%), respectively to £4,533 and £8,666 between Q1 2018 and Q1 2019.

Aston Barclay invests £700,000 in vehicle transporters and inspection turntables

Aston Barclay has replaced its fleet of vehicle transporters with new Scania P410 trucks and bespoke, nine-car Pegasus trailers from Rolfo.

Aston Barclay’s Westbury auction site receives £750k revamp

Auction company Aston Barclay has recently completed a £750,000 investment programme at its Brook Lane site in Westbury.