Successful debut for Lex Autolease at Manheim Auctions, Wimbledon

June 9, 2010 - PRLog -- This first auction attracted more than 200 buyers, 38 of whom were logged-on via Simulcast, and there was lively bidding for the 104 cars on offer.

Examples of cars sold include a 2007 Audi A4 2.0 TDI S Line 5dr with 39,350 miles which sold for £14,500, a 2008 Land Rover Freelander TD4 XS with 24,000 miles for £18,900, a 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK 200K 2DR TIP Auto with 20,000 miles for £19,700 and a 2007 Nissan Qashqai 1.5 DCI with 47,200 miles for £10,500.

Simon Rossiter, Senior Manager, Valuations and Auctions, Lex Autolease commented: “I am delighted with the results from the first auction and hope that this new programme will provide buyers in the South East with even more opportunity to purchase Lex Autolease stock.”

Brett Henderson, Auction Centre http://www.Manheim.co.uk Manager at Wimbledon added: “The good stock offered attracted a strong buyer attendance which resulted in some very lively bidding. The new Lex Autolease programme will take place on the second and fourth Wednesday of every month and complements well the great range of stock we have available on the day.”

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