Laurie Dealer's Truck Trade Blog
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The Dealers, the story of ordinary used truck folk in 101 words. Series two, episode eight; its Oh So Quiet
“Look,” said Mrs Dealer, “an orange boat.”
With stock low and enquiries to match, The Boss and Mrs Dealer had taken a weekend break. They were now sat outside a café … more
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OFT to go as Government plan shake up on protection for consumers
The coalition Government has announced today that the Office of fair Trading (OFT) and Competition Commission are to close.
A Consumer Rights Bill going through Parliament will simplify the … more
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Manheim acquires EVS Online Auctions
Manheim has bought the electronic truck and trailer remarketing business EVS Online Auctions from its parent company European Vehicle Sales for an undisclosed sum.
EVS Online Auctions list trucks, … more
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New management for Mercedes-Benz dealer S&B Commercials
Daniel Holmes has taken over the role of dealer principal at the Mercedes-Benz truck and van dealer S&B Commercials from his father.
Ron Holmes founded the Hatfield-based S&B Commercials in … more
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Buyers dig deep at first ever Tip-Ex truck auction
Tip-Ex 2013 kicked off with an inaugural sale, hosted by Protruck Auctions.
Charlie Wright, MD and auctioneer, hailed it a success and said he and the company will be back next year. With more than … more
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Laurie Dealer’s used truck of the week (23/5/13)
This week’s used truck of the week is a 2011-registered Volvo FH16 6x2 tractor and a 2011 Wilcox moving floor trailer.
Next week Tip-Ex 2013 (30th May-1st June) kicks off with an auction … more
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The Dealers, the story of ordinary used truck folk in 101 words. Series two, episode seven; Nothing But Time
The hammer came down on the last asset that once belonged to Mickey ‘Dee’ Day. Administrators Stakumeye-Cellchepp had quickly ordered the fire sale auction of Asinine Transport’s … more
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Laurie Dealer’s used truck of the week (16/5/13)
This week’s used truck of the week is a 2010 built Schmitz Cargobull refrigerated trailer. It is one of two that are available, after they returned to the trailer manufacturer after a three-year … more
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Vertu sells Bristol Street Commercials to Aquila
Iveco dealership Bristol Street Commercials is expected to be acquired by Aquila Group at end of May.
The deal between the Bristol Street Commercials parent company Vertu Motors and Aquila was … more
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TIP opens ATF in Gateshead
TIP Trailer Services has opened its eighth Authorised Testing Facility (ATF), this time in Gateshead.
While the GE-owned company remains a trailer rental business at its core, it has focussed … more