Auction house SMA reported a shortage
SMA reports strong demand for small cars
Auction house SMA reported a shortage of good used car vehicles coming to market in November.
It said demand for vehicles that have been well-prepared and with a good history has been strong with prices ahead of the price guides.
SMA managing director Bob Anderson said: “The consumer is clearly in short supply and cost conscious, but stock shortages, especially in the small car sector are driving car values ever higher.
“In light of consumer behaviour, trade buyers are favouring prepared stock because they can get it to market faster and without any additional refurbishment costs, vital when margins are tight.
“To get this they are clearly prepared to travel. Buying right today, is increasingly about the all-inclusive cost to include preparation and with SMA that is very much available”.
The firm’s Technical Service Centre provides vehicle servicing, preparation and body shop services for vendors and buyers.
Pre / Post Purchase
With a suitably qualified engineer we will carefully assess the vehicle structure, bodywork, mechanical components, road-worthiness, extras, fittings, trims, electrical components and cosmetic appearance
Corporate Services
We carry out inspections and provide high quality reports for:
Vehicle Merchantable Quality
Pre/Post Contract / Lease Inspections
Component / unit mechanical failure assessment
Assessment of vehicles for Operator abuse / misuse / damage
Mechanical Breakdown Insurance / Extended Warranty claims assessment
Reports for “Fair wear and tear”
Auditing and verification of repairs / maintenance charges.
Post accident repair
All our reports are tailored to your requirements
Van / Motorhome inspection
The Van / Motorhome inspection service provides a fully comprehensive inspection of the vehicle. To determining its current condition and the vehicles integrity. A road test will complete the inspection on all but inappropriate vehicles.
All our reports are tailored to your requirements