best) to U, the scheme takes into account wear and tear on a working vehicle, allowing for a more accurate and realistic overview of the van’s true condition. Training is a key part of ensuring Aston


 latest industry developments, and with a  to IMI level 1 in Electric Vehicles, meaning a consistent level of knowledge is in place  This training has been cascaded down to  in understanding the features of an electric van compared to its ICE counterpart. Electric Vehicle Approved (EVA)


accreditation recognises suppliers’ excellence in the EV sector and Aston  large UK auction centre to achieve the status  also received accreditation at facilities where the Energy Saving Trust independently audits suppliers to verify the sites meet a set


of EV sales and aftersales standards. Aston Barclay now has more EVA approved sites than any other remarketing supplier. During 2024, Aston Barclay introduced


its LCV Hub to provide buyers and vendors alike with information on up-to-date market trends and industry insight. The microsite also allows customers to easily browse through vehicles coming up for sale, place bids directly, and keep updated on future sale events. Designed to enhance the selling and buying experience for customers, the LCV   For those who don’t access the hub on a regular basis, a fortnightly newsletter dedicated to LCVs keeps customers up to speed with the latest news. Aston Barclay also produces a dedicated


quarterly publication for the pick-up sector, which accounts for between 8% and 12% of the company’s throughput and can be a volatile sector for supply and demand and


has also been subject to legislative and taxation changes in the past 12 months. The quarterly provides buyers and vendors with sale prices and trends in the sector. Aston Barclay’s portfolio of LCV vendors includes Ogilvie Fleet, VWFS, TCH Leasing, Activa, Novuna, Days Fleet, XBG, United Rental Group, Northside Mercedes, Holman Fleet, IFC, SIXT, Gates Group, Scot Group and Alliance Healthcare. 


Mercedes-Benz Group stock manager, paid this tribute to Aston Barclay: “The team go above and beyond in customer service, giving good, simple, honest advice within the commercial sales world, always at the end of the phone if required day, evening, weekends. I’ve not had a disappointing sale in all the years I have sold my vehicles through the team, and the sales result in recent times is thousands above book. Aston Barclay are all about relationships and this shows within the support to our business.”


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