Global leader in online vehicle remarketing and recycling Copart UK has held its first auctions at its brand-new Operation Centre in St Helens, Merseyside.
Hot on the heels of Gloucester, St Helens is the second new Copart Operation Centre to open its doors this year and is a substantial addition to the company’s operational network, boosting vehicle storage capacity by 50% in the northwest.
Copart’s purchase of the 16-acre site, formerly leased by Cazoo, is yet another strand of their ongoing ‘Land and Expand’ strategy, which shows no signs of slowing.
The company has been investing heavily into acquiring land and expanding their existing sites, to enable growth, handle increasing EV volumes, and expand the reach of their industry-leading emergency response services.
St Helens is the fourth new Copart Operation Centre to open its doors in the last 18 months, joining Corby, East Kilbride, and Gloucester.
Jane Pocock, CEO of Copart UK and Ireland, said, “It’s been a very exciting week with the first auctions taking place at our St Helens site, which is strategically placed between Manchester and Liverpool and provides further storage capacity for up to 24,000 vehicles in the Northwest.
“Copart’s growth strategy continues to gather pace, as we futureproof our business to support the needs of our customers, get even closer to our communities, and reduce road miles for our customers, buyers, and transport fleet.”
