The company also began their specialist classic car auctions which have now become a popular part of the annual classic cars calendar, bringing together car collectors and enthusiasts.
In November 2023, the current MD Darren Loveys completed a management buyout of the business and is now the sole owner of the auction house.
Having worked for SWVA for 38 years, Darren first began working in the business at the age of just fifteen as a trainee on the YTS programme.
Passionate about the industry, one of the first things Darren undertook was to relocate the auction house to more spacious premises at Holton Heath in Dorset, around six miles west of their previous site in Poole.
With significant investment in the new site, SWVA now operates from a 12,000 sq ft building set in a hectare of land with hard standing parking. The dry, secure, under cover area for classic vehicles is larger, giving buyers and sellers a better experience when viewing and appraising classic vehicles up for auction.
We have also invested in our transport and logistics fleet, giving an expanded service for the collection and delivery of vehicles at auction.
With over fifty successful years in business, SWVA enjoys a reputation for customer service, something which Darren has always been enthusiastic about. The dedicated team are always on hand to give advice and assistance to buyers and sellers.
Whether you are an independent seller or vendor seeking a remarketing/stock disposal partner, you can entrust SWVA to provide you with exemplary service.
