Manheim Mansfield’s new commercial vehicle focus has begun to bear fruit, with a new sales record established this year.

By the end of September, a total of 1,620 vans, worth in excess of £4.2 million, had been sold – more than the whole of 2008.

The recent investment in Mansfield’s van auction business included the appointment of a commercial vehicle manager and most recently, in June, the increasing of the van auction frequency from fortnightly to weekly.

In addition, the launch of buyer pre-registration and the introduction of ‘Van Check’, Manheim’s 21-point mechanical checklist with a money back guarantee for the buyer, has enhanced service levels and helped to fuel growth.