Fuel/five: The best quotes from Fuel/talk so far

1. eVA's valuation process is like a 90's DJ

Paul Humphreys
"Imagine a 1990’s DJ with all the knobs and sliders to adjust the tempo, rhythm, volume and mix – that’s what we’re doing in the background. We’re constantly updating our algorithms to adjust our vehicle valuations so that we can be highly accurate on every car"

2. What auctioneering means to Andy

Andy Conde
"In Wales, we have a great word - hiraeth. It means a longing, a love and a desire. I’ve got that for the job I do, and I have to give that hiraeth to our customers to make them have that love and that desire to keep coming back to us."

3. Liam on his ambitions for Women With Drive

Liam Quegan
"When I eventually hand this on to the next person, I’d like to know we’ve kept the discussion very present and current; that we’ve improved the feeling of people around how we think about gender equality; and that we have taken steps forward in terms of other aspects of inclusion and diversity."

4. The importance of mental health

Pete Bell
"It is okay not to be okay and people need to know they can reach out to someone for help. We are creating that positive environment for our team members. I am proud to sponsor this initiative. You never know when you’ll need somebody to talk to.”

5. How online auctions have changed everything
Matt Davock
“For buyers, where the vehicle is located isn’t an issue anymore, it’s about them adapting themselves in different ways, embracing new technology and generally doing things out the norm of going to their local branch on a Tuesday or Thursday."

Fuel/talk is a bi-weekly ‘chat show’ hosted by James Davis that aims to share valuable context around the market, our propositions, news and stories, and areas of expertise. You can watch all episodes here.