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SMA Vehicle Inspection Services - Consistency guaranteed, delivered by SMA Vehicle Remarketing SMA Vehicle Remarketing are set to introduce the most accurate, consistent and objective vehicle inspection service in the UK with the launch of their New Inspection Services division.
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Record Sales for SMA
SMA Sees Record Activity Levels in Janaury Activity levels were at a record high across the entire SMA Vehicle Remarketing business in January, with the auction network and on-line services all recording strong demand, something that was reflected in the core key performance indicators: • Record unit sales volumes • Record conversion levels
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Demand For Use Stock Set to Remain High
Demand for Used Car Stock Set to Remain High Consumer demand for used cars in the current economic market and a shortage of stock following five years of under 2.5M new car sales is set to create upward pressure on the right quality of used car stock, with notable demand in the 3+category. This is the latest market forecast from SMA Vehicle Remarketing.
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Personalised Plates Staying Strong
Personalised Plates Staying Strong The demand for personalised number plates has been clear as SMA, DVLA’s official auctioneer, concluded yet another highly successful auction of DVLA Personalised Registrations this month. Central to the success has been the manner in which SMA’s marketing has captured the imagination of a growing audience of buyers.
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Tactical Repair - Control the Costs & the Value – the Better Route to Effective Remarketing
Tactical Repair - Control the Costs & the Value – the Better Route to Effective Remarketing The value of every de-fleeted car is a key part of maximising the bottom line. Now, SMA Vehicle Remarketing has developed a new service designed to help fleet and finance companies to establish the cost/benefit of enhancing the condition of each and every car. In today’s tough economic climate, the ability to accountably add money to each sale is just a click away.
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Children In Need & SMA
SMA and Children in Need Children in Need is a charity that has become close to the heart of the team at SMA Vehicle Remarketing and this year the team succeeded in raising over £1000 for the organisation at its latest charity auction.
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Being Prepared’ Boosts Sales Activity
‘Being Prepared’ Boosts Sales Activity Sales activity across SMA proved particularly robust during October, with an increased volume of buyers, both in the SMA centres and particularly online. Good availability of stock and effective marketing played a key role, with sales analysis revealing two key areas of increased impact:
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The Cost: Value of Refurbishment Solved
The Cost: Value of Refurbishment Solved Maximising value is the key for vendors and buyers through the remarketing process. Speed, cost, service and price are all key factors in the value equation, and by listening to their customers, SMA Vehicle Remarketing have developed a neat and practical way to advance all of these value creators, with a proactive cost: value refurbishment/preparation assessment of all vehicles prior to sale.
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SMA & DVLA Register Success
SMA & DVLA Register Success The rise in demand for private number plates is clear based upon the outstanding result achieved at the latest DVLA Auction managed by SMA Remarketing. Records tumbled with over 4500 registered bidders competing for a wide selection of numbers released for sale by the DVLA.
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SMA Vehicle Remarketing Celebrates National Award Win
SMA Vehicle Remarketing’s Newcastle centre is celebrating winning an award for its work with Motability Operations, the business behind the Motability car, powered wheelchair and scooter schemes for disabled people. The accolade, awarded at the sixth annual Motability Supplier Awards, recognises excellence, efficiency and innovation.
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SMA Online - Promises Delivered
Speed, convenience and flexibility are all central to the success of online shopping, but above all buyers want trust. They want to know that the product offered online will be delivered as described and that there is recourse should this not be the case. The SMA Online Guarantee offers this security for all of the Group's online buyers.
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SMA Vehicle Remarketing Birmingham Launches
SMA Vehicle Remarketing Birmingham Launches Vehicle buyers and vendors right across the Midlands now have access to a fresh, all-new auction and remarketing facility just minutes from M6 J10, with the opening of SMA Vehicle Remarketing’s new Birmingham Auction Centre
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View It Now From SMA
The 360º + Audio On-Line Way to Buy and Sell Used Car Stock SMA Vehicle Remarketing is accelerating their new product development programme, creating yet another unique and innovative tool to help buyers and sellers.
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Technical Services Growth Accelerates
SMA Technical Services Growth Accelerates Saving time and money is the essence of the SMA Vehicle Remarketing Technical Services operation – and with good reason.
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Innovation That Matters
SMA Vehicle Remarketing - Innovation That Matters Used car remarketing has traditionally carried with it high level of costs. Time, preparation costs, and transportation represent just some of the costs that are ultimately passed through the distribution chain.
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Fleet News Awards - SMA Vehicle Remarketing Make the Shortlist
FN Awards 2011 - SMA Vehicle Remarketing Make the Shortlist The whole team at SMA Vehicle Remarketing is delighted to have been advised that the business has been short-listed at the FN Awards event that takes place at the Grosvenor House Hotel on 16 March 2011.
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SMA Vehicle Remarketing-Birmingham Nears Completion
SMA Vehicle Remarketing Birmingham Nears Completion The eagerly awaited new SMA Vehicle Remarketing auction centre in Birmingham is nearing completion, providing buyers and sellers right across the Midland with a new state of the art auction facility.
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SMA Vehicle Remarketing - Growing the Business
SMA Vehicle Remarketing – Growing the Business New locations, increased capacity and ongoing innovation are all feeding growth across SMA Vehicle Remarketing, it is positive news that is resulting in the Group accelerating their recruitment programme.
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SMA Vehicle Remarketing Strengthens it's Leadership Team
SMA Vehicle Remarketing Strengthens its Leadership Team Fast growing remarketing specialist SMA Vehicle Remarketing has made a key appointment with Graham Howes taking on the newly created position of Group Commercial Director.
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Record Week of Sales at SMA Vehicle Remarketing
A record performance during week commencing January 10th at SMA Vehicle Remarketing reflects the demand for high quality used stock and SMA's own success in expanding its vendor base to offer an even wider range of stock.
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OCTOBER 14TH AT 7PM – A New Way to Buy and Sell Quality Used Cars
The forthcoming Public Car Auction at SMA Vehicle Remarketing’s new auction centre in Magherafelt is a really exciting opportunity for members of the public to buy a quality used cars at trade prices and to sell a car quickly and easily as well - so don’t miss out. The auction at 7PM on Thursday October 14th will see a large selection of quality used cars go under the hammer and since this is where the trade goes to buy their used car stock, there is every opportunity to bag a bargain, or to sell to a large and eager buying audience!
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New from SMA Vehicle Remarketing ‘Buy It Now’ – Stock on Demand
Over the last 18 months retailers across the UK have worked to reduced both stocking days and the level of stock on hold. The savings in stocking charges can be considerable, but there is an inherent risk that the specific car a customer is looking for may not be available, either on the forecourt or in preparation and a sale may be lost. How much better would things be if stock could be accessed on demand to establish a ‘Just in Time’ stock option? Welcome to Buy it Now from SMA Vehicle Remarketing
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New Jobs and New Choice as Northern Ireland Embraces SMA Remarketing
It was packed at SMA Auctions new Remarketing Centre on the A6 Belfast City Derry Rd, as motor trade buyers, sellers, local politicians and an array of assorted guests came out in force to see and bid at SMA’s first ever auction for used cars in Northern Ireland – and the day turned out to be a resounding success, underpinning SMA’s decision to invest in Northern Ireland and create up to 40 new jobs.
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A New Option for Auctions & Re-Marketing in Northern Ireland - SMA
Fast growing auction and re-marketing group SMA opens its sixth Centre in Northern Ireland on September 6th with a high quality auction of vehicles from a host of leading vendors, bringing with it the Group’s reputation for service excellence and innovation.
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SMA Vehicle Re-Marketing Option Grows Again
Monday September 6th at 1.30PM will see Northern Ireland's new car auction centre open with over 400 cars due to go under the hammer; it is a new venture that has already created over 40 new jobs.
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Britain’s Best Independent Vehicle Remarketing Company 2010
The Institute of Transport Management (ITM) has awarded SMA Group with their prestigious ‘Best Independent Vehicle Remarketing Company 2010’ Award.
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SMA announces Midland’s expansion
SMA Group have today confirmed their latest multi-million pound Auction Centre will be the purpose built site in Birmingham.
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Ian Short Returns to SMA Leeds
SMA Leeds today announced with great pleasure the return of Ian Short as an Auctioneer. Ian has spent the past three years working in the heavy commercial sector and now returns to SMA.
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SMA Group Announces Third Auction Lane at Leeds Auction Centre
The improvements will feature; a new purpose built office mezzanine, a new third auction lane, and an extension to the vehicle display canopy.
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SMA Vehicle Inspections Services

Record Sales for SMA

Demand For Use Stock Set to Remain High

Personalised Plates Staying Strong

Tactical Repair - Control the Costs & the Value – the Better Route to Effective Remarketing

Children In Need & SMA

Being Prepared’ Boosts Sales Activity

The Cost: Value of Refurbishment Solved

SMA & DVLA Register Success

SMA Vehicle Remarketing Celebrates National Award Win

SMA Online - Promises Delivered

SMA Vehicle Remarketing Birmingham Launches

View It Now From SMA

Technical Services Growth Accelerates

Innovation That Matters

Fleet News Awards - SMA Vehicle Remarketing Make the Shortlist

SMA Vehicle Remarketing-Birmingham Nears Completion

SMA Vehicle Remarketing - Growing the Business

SMA Vehicle Remarketing Strengthens it's Leadership Team

Record Week of Sales at SMA Vehicle Remarketing

OCTOBER 14TH AT 7PM – A New Way to Buy and Sell Quality Used Cars

New from SMA Vehicle Remarketing ‘Buy It Now’ – Stock on Demand

New Jobs and New Choice as Northern Ireland Embraces SMA Remarketing

A New Option for Auctions & Re-Marketing in Northern Ireland - SMA

SMA Vehicle Re-Marketing Option Grows Again

Britain’s Best Independent Vehicle Remarketing Company 2010

SMA announces Midland’s expansion

Ian Short Returns to SMA Leeds

SMA Group Announces Third Auction Lane at Leeds Auction Centre

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