G3 Vehicle Auctions team expands at former Cazoo facility

G3 Vehicle Auctions has invested in two experienced auctioneers after snapping up the 14-acre Cazoo wholesale facility in Bedford.

Starting this week, sales days will be Monday, Wednesday and Friday, mirroring the G3 Castleford centre, with Monday offering the Essential sale, Wednesday offering the LCV and Economy sale and Friday offering the Elite fleet sale.

This significantly enhances G3’s operational footprint, enabling the company to double its remarketing capacity and streamline services for a broader range of clients.  

In May, G3 acquired the Bedford Cazoo wholesale site ahead of failed motor retailer Cazoo calling in administrators to try to find a buyer for its remaining used car marketplace business.

Established in 2009 by Matthew Dale and Amanda Holtby, G3 Vehicle Auctions was created to launch a digital auction at a time when physical was all the industry knew, and as the business grew it opened its first physical auction property at Castleford in 2020. 

Michael Bearder joins G3 Vehicle Auctions as senior auctioneer, bringing with him 15 years of experience from industry rivals such as BCA and Manheim.

Bearder most recently held the position as sales operation manager at BCA leading its national auctioneer team. 

G3 said his extensive knowledge and expertise will be invaluable in supporting the sales events at both its auction centres, driving up conversion rates, and fostering strong relationships with both buyers and vendors. 

Bearder will be on the rostrum to offer fresh stock from Leasys UK as the headline vendor for G3 Bedford’s Elite Sale on Friday 28 June at 12pm. 

Sam Magee also joins G3 Vehicle Auctions as an LCV auctioneer with over 17 years of experience in the remarketing industry.

Focusing on the LCV sale at G3’s new Bedford branch, Magee is a strategic hire to create dedicated LCV sale events at both centres.

Most recently holding the head of LCV role at City Auction Group, Magee previously served as a group auctioneer for Manheim for seven years, preceding his 10 years at BCA. 

Magee will launch the new LCV focused sale event at G3 Bedford starting on Wednesday 26 June at 11am with Dawson Group, AVIS and Sanctuary Group on offer. 

Liam Corcoran who leads the auctioneer team as group auction manager across both centres said: "The expansion of our auctioneering team comes at a pivotal moment as we double our remarketing capacity with the acquisition of our Bedford branch. Michael’s wealth of experience enhances our well-established team and brings a fresh approach to our fleet and dealer sale events.

“Whilst Sam brings his personality and significant LCV insight into the fold to help us launch the full sale schedule at G3 Bedford centre this week.  With a combined industry knowledge of over 90 years in the auctioneer team, we are uniquely positioned to deliver unparalleled customer service to both buyers and vendors throughout the entire remarketing process."