Click the thumbs up >Aston Barclay has partnered with the AA and VMS Group to provide its used car buyers with vehicle checks and a buyer guarantee before making their next stock purchase.
As part of the agreement, AA Assured vehicles will have a detailed review carried out by qualified AA Technician which covers 13 additional inspection points compared with the current offering.
In addition to giving customers more guidance when making a purchase, vehicle buyers will also have access to an independent buyer guarantee, supplied by WMS Group.
Car retailers returned to auctions in February after January experienced “price sensitive” trading as they stocked forecourts with sub-£12,000 price vehicles, according to Aston Barclay.
The Independent Motor Dealers Association (IMDA) has appointed Aston Barclay as its new auction partner.
As part of the partnership, the 600 IMDA members will have access to Aston Barclay’s six auction centres with IMDA stock being branded as part of weekly dealer sales held at each site.
Members will also have access to Aston Barclay’s digital buying solutions including wholesale finance.
Umesh Samani, chairman of the IMDA, said: “Our dealer businesses are built on our reputations for buying, selling, and servicing good quality used vehicles predominantly in our local areas.
“By appointing Aston Barclay, we will immediately benefit from the latest digital products and services which will give our members greater access to the right stock and help us sell more used cars more often.