MANHEIM SELLS 100 PERCENT OF BOAT UNITS OFFERED
Sale Held on Feb. 17 at Manheim DRIVE Shows Growing Demand for Specialty Units
ATLANTA - February 26, 2009 - Manheim DRIVE hosted its regularly scheduled Manheim Specialty boat auction on Feb. 17, selling 100 percent of the boat units offered. The sale, which was offered via Manheim Simulcast, was supported by GE Money, World Omni/CenterOne, GE Capital Solutions and SST Remarketing.
"We've been extremely pleased with the results from these sales since we started hosting them last October," said Donald Foy, executive director, Manheim DRIVE. "Our goal is to create and deliver a convenient auction experience that gives buyers the information and confidence they need when doing business online."
Manheim Specialty auctions are held at Manheim DRIVE on the third Tuesday of every month at 3 p.m. The next sale is scheduled for March 17. Manheim Specialty currently has nine dedicated boat sales across the country. A complete list of Manheim Specialty boat auctions can be found at www.ManheimSpecialtyAuctions.com.
"The results of this sale show that our marketing efforts are creating increased demand for these units," said Kevin Cooper, Manheim Specialty Group sales manager. "The feedback from our buyers and sellers has been extremely positive, and we look forward to sharing this information with our other Manheim Specialty boat auction sites."
Manheim DRIVE, located at 3000 Walter Way in Stockbridge, Ga., is a 145,000-squarefoot facility that offers a 180-seat bidding theater, interactive learning labs, and conference and reception amenities. Manheim DRIVE also serves as a testing ground, where ideas are exchanged and new tools, technologies and prototypes are introduced and refined.
About Manheim Specialty Auctions
Manheim, the world’s leading provider of vehicle remarketing services, began hosting Manheim Specialty auctions to meet the growing needs of customers looking for used vehicles other than the traditional automobile. Today, Manheim offers customers access to 73 locations in North America, with 20 dedicated to selling Specialty units including boats, RVs, motorcycles, power sports, medium- to heavy-duty trucks, and construction and agricultural equipment.
By offering services such as full-service reconditioning, electronic condition reports, certification, title management, inspections, vehicle transportation, financing and dealer floor planning, Manheim helps customers realize the full value of their vehicles.
Customers can also take advantage of Mobile Specialty auctions that provide convenient, onsite sales and support at any location in North America. All vehicles are sold “in-lane” or “online” via Manheim Simulcast and OVE.com.
A complete list of Manheim Specialty auction locations can be found at www.manheimspecialtyauctions.com and www.manheimheavytruckauctions.com. For the latest news and information from Manheim Specialty, visit our blogs or follow us on Twitter at @ManheimSpclty.
Headquartered in Atlanta, Manheim is a subsidiary of Cox Enterprises, Inc., a leading communications, media and automotive services company.
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