With so many part-exchange appraisals being carried out remotely, it is now – more than ever – critical to make sure dealer processes are fit for purpose to avoid any nasty surprises on the...

The automotive supply chain is speeding up. Powered by improved technology and data, buyers and vendors have a view of the whole market and can make more agile decisions based on real-time market...

In a market that is seeing margins squeezed for UK dealers and used car operations grow in importance for driving profits, BCA has seen competition increase for quality stock. Buying patterns are...

In a retail market that is typified by tight margins, it is vital that the part-exchange process is seamless for the customer and dealer alike. The ability to instantly appraise and value a vehicle in...

In a used market that has shown unprecedented strength throughout 2018, maintaining a healthy profit margin relies on monitoring the latest market trends in real-time. BCA recognises that data has the...

The effective use of data can enable dealers to operate more efficiently through both online and forecourt marketing channels and help to maximise revenues while reducing costs. BCA understands the...

The speed of retail is accelerating as people become accustomed to having their purchasing needs anticipated and rapidly fulfilled, even for online shopping. This is equally applicable to the dealer...

The September plate change is a highly anticipated event and the 66-registration plate will undoubtedly generate a superb selection of vehicles into the used market. At this busy time for the dealer...

With the summer months upon us, the market is now moving into a period when demand eases and typically values remain relatively flat. Families are now thinking about paying for their summer holidays,...

The plate change period inevitably sees volumes rise substantially in the wholesale markets and stock levels traditionally remain high until at least early May. Typically the market experiences some...