Donlen announced the recipients of its annual Top Auction Awards. Each year, Donlen recognizes top automobile auction partners that work closely with Donlen in its remarketing program.
This year's recipients include the following:
Donlen Names Auction Award Winners
Donlen announced the recipients of its annual Top Auction Awards. Each year, Donlen recognizes top automobile auction partners that work closely with Donlen in its remarketing program.
by Staff
April 22, 20141 min to read
Auction of the Year: Carolina Auto Auction
Central/Northeast Region: Manheim Milwaukee
South/Southeast Region: ABC Orlando
West Region: Brasher's Portland Auto Auction
Best Days to Condition Report: ABC Detroit/Toledo
Best Days to Sell: ADESA Austin
Best Expense Control: ABC Bowling Green
Best Retention Dollars: ADESA Golden Gate
"The partnership we form with auction partners is a vital component of our remarketing program and its success," said Dan Powers, Donlen's director of vehicle remarketing. "By consistently meeting, and in many cases exceeding our performance goals, this year's auction partners have demonstrated their commitment to our customers and to Donlen’s world-class remarketing program."
Donlen's auction selection process consistently measures each auction house to ensure the highest level of service delivery.
We take great pride in ensuring that our remarketing program is unsurpassed, using both internal and external audits to ensure the best possible outcome.
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