17th March 2014
UK's leading Valeting Company Partnership Motorclean one of the largest and most prestigious UK vehicle preparation companies have signed up with the City Auction Group to present vehicles to the highest possible standard in the region. With over 1000 employees within their organisation preparing vehicles at major franchised dealerships and major auction houses across the UK such..[read more].
14th March 2014
Vehicle Funding Solution An innovative vehicle funding solution has been introduced at the City Auction Group for independent motor retailers. Providing vehicle stocking solutions for up to 120 days supported by 24 month warranty packages the Vehicle Trading Group have signed a multi-million pound funding transaction to ensure all City Auction Group motor retailers have the oppor..[read more].
6th March 2014
Franchised Dealer Direct New Team The new weekly sales programme commences on Tuesday 18th March for part exchange vehicles at 1.30pm at the City Auction Group Belfast with the new team offering and selling their first vehicles at this weeks event. Gregg Shannon and Patrick McClean the new team offering proven remarketing solutions to franchised dealers will be offering our servi..[read more].
3rd March 2014
500 Twitter Followers Social media marketing is becoming a proven platform to advise auction goers of forthcoming auction events. With 500 followers and growing daily Twitter is making a real difference to the volume of buyers attending our auctions alongside our Facebook and LinkedIn platforms. MD Michael Tomalin states 'we offer professional auction services physically, online ..[read more].
3rd March 2014
Trust Ford... Ford Retail, the world's largest dedicated Ford dealership group, has announced its customer facing brands will operate under a new name - TrustFord. The move is part of an ongoing strategy to align the business' regional dealerships under one nationally recognised brand name and ensure a joined-up customer experience and offering across its entire group. Roll out o..[read more].
3rd March 2014
Hard work rewarded! Helena O'Neill, Company Accountant at the City Auction Group is delighted to take possession of her new Lexus IS300 from Adam Fletcher Fleet Specialist with Charles Hurst Lexus Belfast. MD Michael Tomalin comments 'Helena is working extremely hard overseeing our accountancy requirements within the group and Raymond and I feel this is a just reward. We look aft..[read more].
27th February 2014
New Group Sales Manager We are delighted to welcome Gregg Shannon to the team at the City Auction Group as Group Sales Manager. With a wealth of experience in the Commercial, Plant and HGV sector Gregg will manage the development of all aspects of new business and growth within the group at both locations. Raymond Hill CEO commented 'we are excited that Gregg is joining the team,..[read more].
24th February 2014
Bumper attendance at PSNI Special Clearance Auction A record turnout at the City Auction Group with three auctions taking place simultaneously for the Police Service Northern Ireland, Dealer Group Car Auction and LCV vehicle auction. All sales had live online availability with energetic bidding supporting the physical attendees. MD Michael Tomalin stated 'never before have we see..[read more].
10th February 2014
Dealer Direct Sale Success! The inaugural daytime dealer direct sale event on Tuesday 4th February 2014 at 1.30pm was a major success with many dealer group vendors and independent motor retailers noting favourable feedback as detailed below: Roy Wilson Car Sales ~ 'the future of vehicle auctions with fully valeted vehicles, mechanical health checks, cars presented under new cano..[read more].
10th February 2014
Win for Baker Tilly Mooney Moore at the British Accountancy Awards Baker Tilly Mooney Moore a long term corporate client of City Auction Group since its inception in 1996 has recently been named as "Northern Ireland's Independent Firm of the Year" at the British Accountancy Awards. Receiving the award at the Tower of London ceremony Tax Partner Anne Fitzpatrick, said "We are deli..[read more].