| Oct 1979 |
The first Black Book. It valued cars up to three years old with two conditions and two mileages. |
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| Jan 1981 |
The Black Book now values cars up to four years old and three conditions are included for many models. Editorial regional reports and market trends are introduced along with the CAP telephone valuation service. |
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| Jan 1982 |
The Black Book now values one year old cars, as well as many automatic variants. |
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| June 1982 |
Bedford, Ford and British Leyland light commercials are now valued within the Black Book. Selected actual sold figures for heavy commercials and trailers are listed. |
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| Jan 1983 |
The Black Book now includes a 'red' section valuing older cars. |
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| Aug 1983 |
The CAP Black Book is the FIRST Guide to give three conditions and three mileages.The Black Book now holds over 30,000 prices. |
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| Jan 1984 |
The Red Book is introduced, the FIRST commercial guide to give three conditions and three mileages and provide detailed engine specification for heavy commercial vehicles. |
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| Feb 1984 |
The New Prices section is introduced in Black Book, along with retail prices for all models. |
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| Mar 1984 |
CAP is first to provide comprehensive telephone valuations for 'one off' and specialist commercial vehicles. |
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| Aug 1984 |
Model identification features are now listed in the Black Book. |
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| Jan 1985 |
CAP is first to publish trade values of actual sold miscellaneous and 'one off' commercial vehicles. |
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| Mar 1985 |
Extracts from Daily Reports are introduced. |
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| Aug 1985 |
Red section is discontinued. The Black Book now values all cars up to eight years old. The 'blue' diesel section is introduced. Optional extras are valued in separate boxes for some models. Guidance given on valuations of limited edition models. Black Book now contains 512 pages. |
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| Jan 1986 |
CAP is first to list additional sleeper cab and sleeper module values for rigid commercial vehicles. |
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| June 1986 |
All second letters are now valued with a figure to add to trade and retail values. Guidance given on mileage variation. CAP is first to list Motorised Caravan values under individual Coachbuilder's headings in the Red Book. |
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| Mar 1987 |
Extra high mileage chart introduced in the Black Book. |
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| Feb 1988 |
CAP is first to introduce shading for light commercial diesel models, and updated new prices in the Red Book. |
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| April 1988 |
CAP is first to introduce shading for heavy commercial tractor units in the Red Book. |
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| Aug 1988 |
Black and Red Book information now available on computer disk. |
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| Mar 1989 |
First issue of the iD Book Series. |
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| Sept 1989 |
The Black Book now contains over 100,000 vehicle prices. |
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| May 1990 |
CAP DealData Easy to Use Disk introduced. |
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| Sept 1990 |
CAP is first to value trailers in relation to Manufacturer's specification and quality. |
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| Mar 1991 |
VanData Easy to Use disk is the first commercial vehicle guide available on computer disk for light commercials. |
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| April 1991 |
CAP Green Book is introduced valuing motorcycles and marine vehicles. |
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| May 1991 |
CAP Monitor introduced providing future residual values for cars. CAP New Vehicle Prices & Options introduced. |
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| Jan 1992 |
TruckData Easy to Use disk is the first commercial vehicle guide available on computer disk for heavy commercials. |
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| Mar 1992 |
CAP Black Book is the FIRST guide to publish ABI insurance group ratings alongside vehicle descriptions. CAP Black Book introduces shading on diesel models for easier identification. |
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| May 1992 |
CAP Red Book is the FIRST to recognise higher values for high roof sleeper cab tractor units. |
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| Aug 1992 |
CAP is the FIRST to incorporate enhanced graphics throughout the valuation and new equipment sections of the Red Book. |
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| July 1993 |
CAP Green Book is the first guide to introduce a 'Direct Used Import' valuation section. It is also the FIRST to introduce insurance group ratings. |
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| Aug 1993 |
CAP Red Book is the first to value high roof sleeper cab tractor units. |
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| Oct 1993 |
CAP Big Black Book launched. An A5 desk top edition with enlarged type and specific 2nd letter valuations. |
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| Jan 1994 |
Dealdata Select launched, incorporating specific valuations for more derivatives and Special editions than ever. CAP Red Book celebrates its tenth anniversary with a special Gold edition. |
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| Jan 1995 |
CAP Monitor goes 'Gold'. It now includes residual values as both '£' and '%'. |
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| April 1995 |
CAP Black Book responds to the changing used car market by increasing the range of mileage valuations at all years. |
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| June 1995 |
In response to subscribers requests, the daily report section of Black Book is increased by over 25%. |
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| Oct 1995 |
Another FIRST for Black Book as a unique identification number is printed alongside each vehicle for easier cross reference. CAP Green Book is the FIRST guide to house a comprehensive iD section, giving detailed technical and visual specification. |
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| Mar 1996 |
A new format for CAP iD Book for Cars. It now includes 30% more models and the same unique identification numbers as Black Book. |
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| April 1996 |
CAP for Windows™ introduced. Initially this includes used values, new prices and options, identification data, future values (new), future values (used), and running costs for cars. |
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| Aug 1996 |
CAP relocates to new premises in Leeds. |
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| Jan 1997 |
CAP Monitor now includes Running Cost tables. |
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| April 1997 |
Commercial Vehicle Used Values, Monitor and Used Monitor are now available on CAP for Windows™. |
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| June 1997 |
Green Book now available on CAP for Windows™. |
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| Jan 1998 |
CAP's in-house database replaced with new SQL database. |
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| May 1998 |
CAP launch data for Palm Pilot Professional/Palm III. Standard Equipment, Colours and Trims are added to the NVPO product. |
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| Mar 1999 |
CAP Automobile launches Used Values, Future Values and NVPO product in France. |
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| April 1999 |
CAP for Windows™ 3.0 launched with upgraded functionality and integral CAP for Palm Pilot module. |
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| Dec 1999 |
CAP for Windows™ 4.0 launched with further enhancements including euro converter. |
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| Jan 2000 |
CAP launches Grey Book (Book, Windows™, ASCII, Palm). The first guide to value grey imports. |
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| April 2000 |
CAP Monitor electronic goes monthly. Also now includes selected option values, forward order provision and seasonal adjustment files. |
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| May 2001 |
New and Used CAP Monitor for Motorcycles for ASCII and Windows™ introduced. |
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| June 2001 |
Trailers included in Monitor HCV. |
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| Sept 2001 |
5 year forecasts provided on new cars Monitor ASCII. |
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| Aug 2002 |
CAPcalc, the definitive fleet revaluation system for Windows™ launched. |
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| Sept 2002 |
Monitor SMR for Cars and LCV launched. |
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| Oct 2002 |
Black Book ASCII product range defined into a suite of data solutions. |
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| Nov 2002 |
CAP links CAP codes directly to MVRIS codes. |
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| Mar 2003 |
CAP links CAP codes directly to ABI codes. |
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| Mar 2004 |
NVD updates available daily. |
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| Apr 2004 |
Car Birth Certificate introduced to reveal basis for future residual values of used vehicles. |
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| Oct 2004 |
CAPcalc Voluntary Termination risk management solution delivered to the finance market. |
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| Aug 2005 |
CAP for Windows is issued in Version 5 with enhanced functionality. |
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| Sep 2005 |
New Vehicle Data for Light Commercial Vehicles now as comprehensive as cars.
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| Oct 2005 |
Launch of Market Value Manager. |
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| Feb 2006 |
CAPcalc Reforecaster HGV launched. |
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| Apr 2006 |
LCV Image file launched. |
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| May 2006 |
Launch of Trend Analyser into the CH&L and Manufacturer markets. |
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| Sep 2006 |
Launch of LCV vehicle registration mark look-up code link. |
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| Nov 2006 |
CAP phases out CDs as customers take data directly from the web with the Data Loader. |
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| Nov 2006 |
CAP Validate introduced to CH&L customers as part of move to transparency. |
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| Jan 2007 |
LCV Platinum data available. |
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| Oct 2007 |
Environmental Fleet Manager. |
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| Jan 2008 |
Launch of Valuation Anywhere. Launch of CAPcalc Trend Analyser v2. HGV Recoding. |
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| Mar 2008 |
Launch of CAP Quote powered by Bynx. |
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