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Dealers using the Manheim Express Concierge service can now run Concierge-inspected vehicles located on the dealer lot in a live, auctioneer-led Simulcast sale.

Manheim said the service works well for dealers who would like to wholesale their inventory right from their lots.

The company makes the announcement at a time when its Simulcast audience has seen significant growth, with more attendees per lane and more bids per vehicle.

The new “Manheim Express to Simulcast” capability is designed for vehicles that have been listed by a Manheim Express Concierge. Manheim said that with the new capability, buyers and sellers will see a more fully connected client experience.

As for sellers, by getting vehicles on their lots in front of one of what Manheim says is one of the world’s largest wholesale buying audiences, sellers can get more exposure for their inventory.

Manheim says its Simulcast attendance is larger than ever, with an approximately 100% increase in Simulcast attendees per lane since March and the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States.

In the same timeframe, vehicles on Simulcast have also seen a 178% increase in average bids per offering. Manheim says sellers are seeing strong results on its digital wholesale platform, with an approximate 96% increase in average daily vehicles sold on Simulcast.

Regarding buyers, they gain access to even more inventory during live Simulcast sales. They can shop while knowing that the Manheim Express condition report provides in-depth information, including a condition grade.

Manheim says that because a trained Concierge inspects all Manheim Express vehicles listed in a Simulcast sale, buyers will see accurate representation of vehicles.

The company says dealers using the Manheim Express Concierge Service can more easily and quickly list vehicles in the Manheim Marketplace. With a Concierge specialist, Manheim says dealers gain a trained expert on their lot to bring their listings to life with a detailed inspection along with condition information.

All Concierge-inspected vehicle listings come with a condition grade; audio and video tags to highlight specifics on the vehicle’s condition (including undercarriage and engine sound); 360° interior and exterior imaging; and OBD2 readings.

Clients wanting their eligible vehicles listed in a Simulcast sale can request run reservations and handle pre-registrations as usual. Upon pre-registration of vehicles, a local Manheim auction team member will handle the rest. Dealers who haven’t already discovered the benefits of the Concierge service can request a specialist through the Manheim Express app, on ManheimExpress.com. They can also contact their local Manheim sales rep.

“This latest enhancement shows the power of the Manheim Marketplace — giving dealers a truly connected, omni-channel experience for wholesaling vehicles,” said Connie Suozzo, associate vice president, open digital and offsite, Manheim Digital Solutions, in a news release.

Suozzo continued, “Sellers now get greater exposure for their offsite vehicles across Manheim.com, OVE and now Simulcast, while buyers have more inventory to bid on in the sale format of their choice.”