UK commercial vehicle operators should try and
identify existing opportunities to purchase used vehicles,
according to vehicle valuation specialist Glass’s.
George Alexander, chief CV editor at Glass’s,
said that “despite the level of confidence remaining so frail,
there are still a few outbreaks of optimism where profit
opportunities have been identified”, as shown by key trends
recently.
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According to Glass’s Guide, the used LCV
segment has been performing “strongly” at auction – particularly
Ford Fiesta and Vauxhall Astra Club models, while demand for
Vauxhall Combo has recently improved.
In the used panel van sector, low volumes of
Citroen Dispatch, Fiat Scudo and Peugeot Expert vans have meant the
prices have continued to be strong, Glass’s said.
Other models, such as Vauxhall Movano, Renault
Master, Peugeot Boxer and Fiat Ducato panel vans, which previously
had been “especially sensitive to market numbers”, are currently
achieving better results.
In the used heavyweight segment, prices are
not yet back to the highs seen in 2007, but Glass’s expects an
improvement in the next months. Weakness persists especially in 7.5
tonners, but mid-weight chassis are “next to unattainable” and
between 18 and 26 tonnes, late-plate stock is again “in the highest
demand”.
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By GlobalDataIn this segment, most activity surrounds lots
destined for the export trade, with Scania and Mercedes-Benz models
regularly exceeding vendor expectations, Glass’s said.
Antonio Fabrizio
