TORONTO, April 15, 2013 - Manheim Canada has announced a new remarketing partnership with Ford Motor Company of Canada, Ltd. Ford of Canada will begin running weekly sales at Manheim Toronto that will be open to all dealers in late May. In addition, dealers also will be able to purchase vehicles offered on OVE.com.
“Ford and Manheim have had a longstanding partnership in the U.S. for almost half a century, and we’re thrilled to work with them in Canada,” said Nick Peluso, Manheim’s senior vice president of customer management. “This is a great opportunity for us to build on the best practices we’ve learned with Ford around the world, show them our service advantages, and continue to grow our relationship.”
Sales will take place every Tuesday, starting in late May, featuring an assortment of daily rental repurchase, off-lease and repo vehicles. More details will be announced soon.
“We look forward to working with the Manheim team,” said Tim Quesnel, remarketing operations manager at Ford of Canada. “We have some important goals in common: make it as easy as possible for dealers to access the vehicles they need, and make the customer experience a positive one. We are encouraging our dealers to be ready to take advantage of these sales.”
“Our staff is very excited to be working with the Ford team,” said Cheryl Munce, general manager of Manheim Toronto. “Ford of Canada brings a proven reputation as a trusted seller with high-quality products, something we appreciate as much as our customers do!”
As Manheim Canada continues to grow its national market reach, members of its dealer sales and services teams across the country are ready to assist dealers with registering to participate in all Manheim sales. Dealers are welcome to reach out directly to Ryan Stubbs, Manheim Canada’s dealer sales manager, for dedicated full-service support at ryan.stubbs@manheim.com.
Plans are underway to expand Ford-sponsored auctions to other Manheim Canada locations and include closed sale channels as well. Additional details will be announced as new schedules are finalized.
About Manheim Canada
Manheim has been serving Canadian wholesale vehicle buyers and sellers for almost 30 years. Headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario, Manheim Canada has four operating locations and hosts more than 40 in-lane and online auctions each month. Manheim Canada is part of Manheim (www.manheim.com), the world's leading provider of vehicle remarketing services. Through its wholesale operating locations and array of technology products, Manheim impacts every stage of a used vehicle's life cycle, helping commercial sellers and automobile dealers maximize the full value of their vehicles.
Manheim is the online vehicle remarketing leader, connecting buyers and sellers to the world’s largest, most comprehensive wholesale marketplace through its extensive in-lane and online offerings. Manheim.com receives nearly 900,000 visits each week.
Additionally, Manheim offers services including reconditioning, certification, inspections, dealer financing, registration management and marshaling, among others. Through its wide array of services and technologies, industry publications, customer support and educational offerings, Manheim gives its customers maximum control over how they buy and sell vehicles, helping them to conduct business in the most efficient way possible. Worldwide, the company handles nearly 8 million used vehicles, facilitating transactions worth more than $50 billion in value.
About Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited
Ford of Canada’s operations include a national headquarters, three regional offices, two branch offices, three vehicle assembly and engine manufacturing plants, and two parts distribution centres. Ford employs approximately 6,000 people in Canada, while an additional 18,000 people are employed in the more than 400 Ford and FoFord-Lincoln dealerships across the country. For more information, please visit www.ford.ca.