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Frequently asked Questions ‘About CAP’

Where are CAP based?
How many people work at CAP?
How do CAP get their Used values?
How do CAP monitor the accuracy of their values?
Who uses CAP data?
What do the different sectors use CAP data for?




Where are CAP Based

CAP are based in Leeds city centre in West Yorkshire

Capitol House, Bond Court, Leeds LS1 5EZ

 


How many people work at CAP?

There are over 90 staff, which form three sections within CAP; Operations, Sales & Marketing and Central Services.

CAP has a set of key Values ABCDE, everyone who works for the business is:
A for Accountable
B for Brave
C for Collaborative
D for Decent
E for Essential

CAP’s strong Mission Statement ensures that all CAP staff work towards the same common goal.

‘Setting the standards in information, intelligence and insight to help customers make better business decisions’.

 

How do CAP get their Used values?

CAP’s industry benchmark Used Values’ guide ‘Black Book’ is based on a proven pricing model incorporating evidence, research, analysis and motor industry expertise.

A dedicated Research team ensure a constant supply of up to date information, including transaction data, market sentiment and be-spoke specialist research.
CAP receives sold data from a variety of sectors across the motor industry, including, Manufacturers, Contract Hire and leasing, Rental Operators, Dealers, Remarketing specialists and Auctions. These transactions can approach nearly one million per year (on cars alone), which represents approximately 12% of all Great Britain Used Car Sales, as quantified by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders
Survey and anecdotal information is collected from various sectors including Dealers, Fleet operators, Remarketing Businesses and Daily Rental Businesses, with the aim of assessing the current and short-term future market conditions.
Helping interpret and utilise all this evidence is the Analysis and Audit team who help ensure the data is robust through rigorous quality control measures, as well as collating the data and identifying any trends or issues that may directly affect current pricing.
A pricing team, incorporating researchers, analysts and industry experts with a wealth of trade experience, meet monthly to review this evidence, along with a forecast of the short-term future to ensure the next month’s Black Book edition best reflects that month’s market.

How do CAP monitor the accuracy of their values?

CAP is constantly reviewing their values against the latest market evidence. In addition, the ‘CAP Monitor’ future forecast values are reviewed each month against the same market evidence to ensure both used and future values best reflect the market. Any pricing changes are subject to scrupulous quality control checks to ensure all our products are fit-for-purpose and reflect the intended change.

 

Who uses CAP data?

CAP is used within a wide range of companies across a variety of sectors in the motor industry, including Finance, Manufacturers, Contract Hire and Leasing and Insurance. CAP also works closely with Software Developers.

 


What do the different sectors use CAP data for?


CAP’s customers have different requirements, however,
  Contract hire and leasing companies look to CAP as an independent reliable benchmark to achieve maximum financial return within the minimum time. Providing competitive edge and supporting tactical decisions on RV's
  Our finance clients look to us to improve business efficiencies, gain competitor advantage and minimise risks on business decisions such as re writes. Providing an independent benchmark, meaning our clients can make sound business decisions.
 

Manufacturers look to CAP to provide a benchmark to value their brand, competitor comparison and in the risk management process.

Retail: Dealers use CAP data within their Dealer Management systems and to populate their websites, the data is used to maximise profits.

  CAP fits into many insurance areas including claims, underwriting, engineering and telequotes.
 
Dealers use CAP data within their Dealer Management systems and to populate their websites, CAP data is used by dealers to maximise profit

 

 

 

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