Press Release January 2025
ECA Renews Vehicle Disposal Contracts with Two Multi Franchise Dealer Groups for 2025 and Beyond
2025 has started on a high note for Southern-based remarketing specialists, ECA, who are pleased to announce the renewal of vehicle disposal contracts with two local dealer groups. Birchwood Group and EMC. Both contracts, negotiated to run through to the end of 2026, will see over 5,000 vehicles disposed of through ECA’s online and physical auction platforms during the contract period.
ECA secured the renewal of these contracts by demonstrating a strong level of service and an in-depth understanding of the unique needs and operations of their customers' businesses.
"We are excited to continue working with these dealer groups and are proud to have earned their trust for another two years," said Jon Mitchell managing director at ECA. "This renewal is a testament to the strong partnerships we’ve built by consistently delivering value driven tailored service.
2024 saw the purchase land which will increase the existing vehicle storage facilities capacity. The investment in back office, transport, inspection and remote bidding software together with a new website coming early 2025 will demonstrate how ECA’s cutting edge online and physical auction platforms will play a key role in facilitating efficient and seamless vehicle disposal for both dealer groups through the end of 2026.
For any questions or additional information on how ECA can be of service to you company, please feel free to reach out via email enquiries@ebca.co.uk or call 01323 520295 where Rich Fage or Max Stevens can talk you through our full suite of remarketing services.
We have updated or terms and conditions for 2025, please take a look at them, you can find a link to them at the bottom of this website.
Eastbourne charity golf day raises £25,000 for baby unit
A charity golf day in Eastbourne has raised thousands of pounds of a special care baby unit.
Eastbourne Car Auctions (ECA) held the charity golf day this summer (July 1) at the Royal Eastbourne Golf Club. It can now be revealed that a grand total of £25,000 was raised for the Trevor Mann Baby Unit in association with the Early Birth Association. A total of 96 golfers competed throughout the day, with IEP Financial finishing as the overall winners and Caffyns finishing as close runners up. After playing, 120 people sat down for a dinner and charity auction and were entertained throughout the evening by impressionist and comedian, Arron James. Raffle prizes included a Brighton and Hove Albion T-shirt signed by the players, a stay in a luxury villa in Marbella, and a sunset beach cruise.
The Trevor Mann Baby Unit is a neonatal unit based within the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton and is a specialist department for premature and sick new-borns and is a charity close to ECA’s heart. Jon Mitchell, managing director at ECA, found himself at the special care unit when his twin daughters, Amelia and Eleanor, were born prematurely at 30 weeks. Both girls received lifesaving neonatal care and now, aged 18, are fit and healthy and started university earlier this month.
Jon said: “This was our first charity golf day, and it was a huge success. We are so pleased to have raised such a large amount of money for the Trevor Mann Unit and we would like to thank all of our sponsors and all those who attended for their generosity. Claire and I are so grateful for the support we received from the Special Care Unit when our girls were born 18 years ago and we hope that these funds can help the Trevor Mann unit to continue to care for other families who find themselves needing support.”
Birchwood are back with ECA
Eastbourne Car Auctions Ltd (ECA) and The Birchwood Group are pleased to announce that agreement has been reached for ECA to become the groups solus remarketing partner in a two-year deal commencing early 2023. As part of the agreement, ECA will supply storage and logistics to all the group’s locations and major franchises which include Ford, Kia, Skoda and Triumph. The two-year deal will see all vehicle remarketed through ECA’s established disposal channels. Vehicles will be offered via physical auctions, dedicated online auctions, buy-it-now sales and Your4Court – a trade-only app designed by ECA that allows vehicles to remain on dealership forecourts, maximising retail opportunity while being marketed for a trade sale. As well as more than 55 years of nurturing its own database, being part of the National Association of Motor Auctions gives ECA access to a nationwide database of potential buyers.
Listening to our partners’ needs is the reason we have such long-standing relationships to be proud of, and we look forward to building a successful partnership with Birchwood. Contact Eastbourne Car Auctions on 01323 520295
Photo from 18 years ago
Everyone was very generous and the support was overwhelming on the ECA Golf Day.
Posted From the Early Birth Association on Facebook
We recently had the pleasure of meeting Claire, Jon, Amelia and Eleanor to thank them in person for raising such a phenomenal sum from their Eastbourne Car Auction Golf Day back in the summer. Claire and Jon were keen to organise an event to commemorate their twin daughters 18th birthdays this year and generously supported by family and friends, they raised a staggering £25,362.10!!
Eastbourne Car Auctions and Caffyns strike new remarketing deal
A two-year agreement has been reached that will see some 5,000 vehicles offered via established disposal channels
Eastbourne Car Auctions Ltd (ECA) and Caffyns Plc are pleased to announce that agreement has been reached for ECA to remain as Caffyns’ remarketing partner.
As part of the agreement, ECA will continue to supply storage and logistics to the group’s 16 locations and nine major franchises.
The two-year deal will see circa 5,000 Caffyns vehicles remarketed through ECA’s established disposal channels.
Vehicles will be offered via physical auctions, dedicated online auctions, buy-it-now sales and Your4Court – a trade-only app designed by ECA with Caffyns that allows vehicles to remain on dealership forecourts, maximising retail opportunity while being marketed for a trade sale.
As well as more than 55 years of nurturing its own database, being part of the National Association of Motor Auctions gives ECA access to a nationwide database of potential buyers.
Gary Holman, regional director of Caffyns, said: ‘Caffyns are very pleased to have reached an agreement with ECA and look forward to continuing to build on our already-strong relationship.
‘Since we have been using ECA, we have benefited from their professional, forward-thinking attitude and have enjoyed a simple, no-fuss approach to our day-to-day business.’
ECA director Jon Mitchell added: ‘We are proud to continue to have Caffyns as a vendor.
‘This is testament to dedicated teams on both sides whose joint commitment make this such a successful partnership.
‘Listening to our partners’ needs is the reason we have such long-standing relationships to be proud of, and we look forward to continuing our successful partnership with Caffyns.’
Contact Eastbourne Car Auctions on 01323 520295 or visit ebca.co.uk.
Friday Sale Times
Due to the ever increasing numbers logging on online for our Friday sales we will continue to start them at 4.00pm
