Leeds auction group completes six figure investment in newly acquired Blackpool site

Independent Motor Auctions has completed a six figure investment in a recently acquired Blackpool auction site, creating three new jobs.

The Leeds-based business completed the acquisition of West Coast Motor Auctions in Poulton-le-Fyde near Blackpool in December 2016.

The Blackpool auction site has been transformed with an upgraded and faster IT system, a refurbished canteen, a new cashier’s office, reception and rostrum, plus the acquisition of a new vehicle transporter.

Justin Lane, managing director of Independent Motor Auctions, commented: “The acquisition of West Coast Motor Auctions has been a huge success and we are delighted that we’ve been able to enhance the business, whilst retaining all the existing staff, including the original owner’s son Spencer Maudsley.

“We’ve invested heavily in the Blackpool facility, introducing a raft of improvements to systems and processes, so that we can give a better service to our private and motor dealers customers.

“We offer a wide selection of passenger and commercial vehicles from local and national main dealer groups, direct fleet, finance repossessions and private entries.

“Auctions are held in Blackpool on Monday 6pm and Thursday 11am; and in Leeds on Tuesday 11.30am, Wednesday 6pm, Thursday 11am (LCV) and Friday 5pm. Alternatively, trade customers can use Independent Motor Auction’s online bidding platform, available 24/7.”

Spencer Maudsley, sales manager of Independent Motor Auctions, Blackpool, added: “The last six months have been both exciting and rewarding and we have benefited hugely the recent improvements that have been made to the Blackpool facility.

“We’re attracting large new customers and are seeing more and more private customers attending our weekly auctions, which is great news. I am looking forward to helping drive further growth and development of the business, as well as enhancing the auction experience for our customers.”

Independent Motor Auctions has auction facilities at Leeds and Blackpool and employs a total of 38 staff across the group.

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