Manheim Remarketing

What Manheim Remarketing does

Manheim Remarketing (legal entity Manheim Limited, company number 448761) is a UK vehicle remarketing platform operated as part of Cox Automotive UK Limited, a diversified automotive services group. The company runs a hybrid auction model combining 14 physical auction centres (including dedicated commercial vehicle sites at Gloucester, Haydock, and Shepshed) with the Simulcast online bidding platform, Vehicle Search, and an imagery service. Its product portfolio spans passenger cars, light commercial vehicles (LCVs), heavy goods vehicles (HGVs), and plant and equipment, and is extended through integrated Cox Automotive platforms: eVA (valuation and appraisal), Movex (logistics marketplace), NextGear Capital (inventory financing), and Dealer Auction (closed dealer-to-dealer network).

The company monetizes via transaction-based auction fees on vehicles sold through both physical and digital channels, augmented by professional services revenue from Vehicle Services (new vehicle preparation, in-life services, and defleet) operating across six dedicated sites with annual capacity above 250,000 vehicles, and from inspection services (SureCheck, DataCleanse, Driver Sales, Inspections and Collections). Pricing is quote-based and negotiated through account management rather than publicly disclosed. Go-to-market is sales-led and enterprise-oriented, with dedicated client services teams for buyers and sellers, regional site-specific enquiry channels, and event-based sales (including themed sales such as the Enterprise Hawaiian-themed sale and vendor-specific programmes such as Sytner and Novuna).

Manheim's named enterprise customers include Lookers (five-year sole supply contract covering 135 dealerships and ~18,500 incremental units/year), Santander Consumer UK (20-year relationship, 4,500+ vehicles/year), Enterprise, Hertz, Novuna Vehicle Solutions, Sytner, and others. As of Q3 2025, the platform reported 477 active vendors (up 17.4% year-on-year), 85.2% first-time LCV conversion rates, and accelerating electric van volumes (+51.7% QoQ). The company is regulated by the FCA for insurance distribution via an Appointed Representative arrangement with Automotive Compliance Ltd.

Name

Manheim Remarketing

Legal name

Manheim Limited

Website

https://manheimremarketing.co.uk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Manheim Remarketing is a UK vehicle remarketing platform operating 14 auction centres plus the Simulcast online platform, integrated with Cox Automotive's eVA, Movex logistics, and NextGear Capital, serving fleet operators, dealers, and manufacturers across the vehicle lifecycle.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vehicle Remarketing Services

NAICS

Used Car Dealers (44112)

SIC

Wholesale-Motor Vehicles & Motor Vehicle Parts & Supplies (5010)

akta.pro primary industry

Wholesale Vehicle Auctions (Physical & Online) (TLABAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Dealer-to-Dealer (B2B) Vehicle Remarketing Networks (TLABAKAB), Vehicle Inspection, Grading & Condition Reporting Services (TLABAKAE), Used Vehicle, Remarketing & Auction Logistics (TLADAJAJ)

Keywords

• Vehicle remarketing
• Wholesale vehicle auctions
• Fleet remarketing services
• Commercial vehicle auctions
• Vehicle inspection services

Headquarters

HQ city

Leeds

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices14 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Auction Transaction Fees: Manheim generates revenue through commission fees on vehicles sold at auction through their physical and digital platforms. Vendors pay fees to sell vehicles while buyers may pay registration and participation fees.
2. Vehicle Preparation and Reconditioning Services: Through Vehicle Services, Manheim provides new vehicle preparation, in-life services, and defleet services including refurbishment, preparation, and logistics handling. These are增值服务 for vendors and dealers.
3. Inspection Services: SureCheck vehicle inspections, DataCleanse data management, and inspection & collections services provided to vendors and buyers for vehicle assurance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Manheim Remarketing operates a UK vehicle remarketing business that sells cars, vans, trucks, and plant through physical auction centres and virtual live-online auctions (Simulcast). It also provides vehicle preparation, in-life fleet services, defleet services, vehicle inspection (SureCheck), data cleansing (DataCleanse), and driver-led sales (Driver Sales) to fleet operators, dealers, manufacturers, and commercial vehicle operators.

Product overview

Manheim Remarketing operates as a unified vehicle remarketing platform offering a hybrid auction model that combines physical and digital channels. The core offering consists of physical auctions at 14 UK centres, virtual auctions, and Simulcast online bidding for remote participation. The platform is complemented by vehicle services for defleet, preparation, and in-life management, inspection services (SureCheck, DataCleanse, Driver Sales), and integration with Cox Automotive tools eVA (valuation/appraisal) and Movex (logistics). The product portfolio spans passenger cars, light commercial vehicles (LCVs), heavy goods vehicles (HGVs), and industrial plant and equipment, serving manufacturers, fleet operators, and dealers across the vehicle remarketing lifecycle.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Physical Auction Traditional in-person vehicle auction sales held at Manheim's network of UK auction centres, where buyers physically attend and bid on vehicles consigned by fleet operators, manufacturers, and dealers.
• Virtual Auction (Simulcast) Live-online auction sales combining the physical auction lanes with remote internet bidding, allowing buyers to participate in Manheim auctions from any location.
• Cars, Vans, Trucks and Plant Auction Manheim's multi-category auction service offering cars, vans (LCV), trucks (HGV), and plant equipment, delivered through physical centres and the closed Dealer Auction network.
• Dealer Auction Closed online auction network providing franchise dealers with access to a vetted selection of used vehicles from Manheim's remarketing supply.
• Manheim Vehicle Services Vehicle preparation and lifecycle services covering new vehicle preparation, in-life fleet maintenance, and end-of-life defleet processing at Manheim's dedicated vehicle services sites around the UK.
• Manheim Inspections and Collections Outsourced vehicle inspection and collection services for fleet operators and other sellers, providing independent vehicle condition reporting and physical collection of vehicles from client sites.
• SureCheck Vehicle Inspection Manheim's branded vehicle inspection programme providing standardised, in-depth vehicle condition checks for vehicles being remarketed through Manheim's auction network.
• DataCleanse Vehicle data cleansing service that verifies and corrects vehicle information, history, and specification data prior to vehicles being sold at auction.
• Driver Sales Driver-facing sales programme that enables company car drivers to sell their vehicles directly through Manheim's remarketing channel, providing an additional channel for fleet and corporate sellers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Q3 2025: Vans sold up 23.2% on previous quarter; first-time conversions at 85.2%; average selling price up 5.1% to £8,590; vans sold averaging 11.2 days to sell
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Santander Consumer UKcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2025Three-year contract renewal building on 20-year relationship. Manheim manages over 4,500 vehicles annually including car, van and motorbike sales across national auction network (Bristol, Colchester, Manchester, Washington). Relationship includes extensive refurbishment services and Manheim's online and physical buyer base.
• LookersflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Five-year sole supply contract for integrated vehicle remarketing. Manheim provides valuation, auction and logistics solutions for Lookers' 135 dealerships across England, Scotland and Wales. Partnership includes omnichannel auction programme combining physical and online auctions with Dealer Auction closed network technology. Anticipated annual sale of 18,500 additional units. Cox Automotive provides eVA valuation, Movex logistics, and Dealer Auction platforms.
• Cox AutomotivecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerManheim is part of Cox Automotive Europe. The partnership provides connected solutions including eVA valuation platform, Movex logistics marketplace, NextGear financing (NextGear Capital), and Dealer Auction closed network technology. This integration enables end-to-end remarketing lifecycle support.
• NextGear CapitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of Cox Automotive, provides inventory financing solutions for dealers. Through Dealer Auction, NextGear offers funding fee support covering up to 60 days of holding costs for buyers purchasing EV stock, helping reduce barriers to stocking electric vehicles.
• Novuna Vehicle SolutionscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLong-standing partnership with annual flagship offsite sales event at Trowbridge, now in 11th year. Novuna sells 150+ top-quality LCVs through Manheim auctions. 2025 sale generated £2.1 million total sales value.
• HertzcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUsed Polestar stock partnership through Dealer Auction platform. Hertz vehicles offered to dealers with NextGear financing covering up to 60 days holding costs, demonstrating integrated Cox Automotive solution.
• EnterprisecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDaily rental and Flex-E-Rent fleet vehicles sold through Manheim auctions. Regular themed sales events including Hawaiian-themed Enterprise sale featuring 150 high-quality vans from Enterprise's fleet.
• CulinaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLate plate tractor units from Culina appearing in Manheim truck auctions, representing major logistics operator selling through Manheim's commercial vehicle channels.
• Enterprise (Fleet)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEnterprise fleet vehicles regularly sold through Manheim auctions including commercial vehicle specialist sites.
• WincantonminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor logistics company selling late plate tractor units through Manheim truck auctions.
• Hargreaves PLCminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor industry name joining Manheim's truck and plant auctions as new vendor.
• Flannery PlantminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPlant and equipment company among new vendors joining Manheim's truck and plant auctions.
• Hitachi ConstructionminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorConstruction equipment company among new vendors joining Manheim's truck and plant auctions.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Broad incumbents

• Cazoo: Cazoo is a UK online used-car retailer that has historically acquired stock through wholesale channels similar to those Manheim operates. It is an adjacent buyer/competitor for used-vehicle demand in the UK retail market.
• Auto Trader: Auto Trader is the UK's largest digital automotive marketplace, sitting between buyers and sellers of used vehicles. While not a direct auctioneer, it competes for dealer attention and used-vehicle demand that flows through Manheim's auction channels.
• Manheim (Cox Automotive US): The US arm of Cox Automotive's Manheim brand is the global benchmark in wholesale vehicle remarketing, operating the largest physical and digital auction network in North America. Sister entity under the same Cox Automotive parent, providing a directly comparable operating model and technology stack.

Direct peers

• Aston Barclay: Aston Barclay operates a UK network of vehicle auction centres with online bidding, serving dealers, fleets and manufacturers — directly comparable to Manheim's physical + digital auction proposition. Focuses on remarketing services similar to Manheim's core offering.
• BCA Marketplace: BCA is the UK's largest vehicle auction operator and Manheim's principal direct competitor, running physical and digital remarketing for fleets, dealers and manufacturers across passenger and commercial vehicles. Highly comparable in services, customers, and hybrid physical-plus-online auction model.
• Copart UK: Copart operates a UK online salvage and vehicle auction platform for insurance, fleet and dealer buyers. While skewed toward salvage/total-loss, it competes for similar vendor and buyer relationships in the UK remarketing market.
• Silverstone Auctions: Silverstone Auctions is a UK auction house running classic, sports and modern car auctions with both live and online bidding. Comparable to Manheim in combining physical and digital auction channels, though with a more specialist, premium-segment focus.

Emerging players

• Motorway: Motorway is a UK online marketplace connecting private sellers and fleets to a network of dealers via competitive bidding. It overlaps with Manheim's dealer-to-dealer and digital remarketing channels and represents the online-first challenger in vehicle remarketing.
• Webuyanycar: Webuyanycar (part of the BCA/Constellation group) is a UK online car-buying service that acquires vehicles directly from consumers and disposes via wholesale channels, intersecting with Manheim's used-vehicle remarketing funnel.
• Car & Classic: Car & Classic is a UK and European online auction and classified platform for collector and enthusiast vehicles. It represents an online auction model adjacent to Manheim's Simulcast and Dealer Auction propositions.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ManheimUK
• YouTubeyoutube.com/ManheimGroup
• Facebookfacebook.com/ManheimUK
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/manheim-remarketing

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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