Average used values dropped by 2.2% with an expected seasonal slide, according to the latest figures from CAP. Derren Martin (pictured), senior editor at CAP Black Book, said: “Based on
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Used volumes build and residual values slip in October
Diesel used car values outperform petrol cars in October
Values of diesel cars fell by less than petrol cars in October despite the scandal surrounding Volkswagen and its diesel emissions cheating software. This was the finding of CAP Black
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Dealers believe used car trade values are ‘too high’
That’s the conclusion of a survey carried out by CAP of franchised and independents dealers and car supermarkets in October. Dealers experienced a significant tail-off in showroom traffic and online
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CAP calls for more transparency around pre-registrations
The used car market would benefit from more transparency of pre-registrations which risk putting car values on a downward spiral. That’s a view from Derren Martin, senior editor of CAP
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Volumes of Volkswagen models remain steady in wholesale market, says CAP
Volumes of Volkswagen models have remained steady in the wholesale market despite the ongoing emissions controversy, says pricing expert CAP. The news comes as SMMT data showed retail sales for
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Dealer footfall was “steady” in record September
Despite the record level of registrations during the September plate-change, dealers did not experience a significant rise in footfall, according to research by CAP. According to its monthly For Dealers,
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CAP reporting no impact on Volkswagen residuals
CAP Automotive has reported that the current issues faced by Volkswagen Group appear to not to have impacted on residual values. Derren Martin, CAP black book editor said: “It really
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Strong demand leads to September small drop in used car values – CAP
Average used car values remained steady in September, moving down by 0.7% at the 3-year, 60,000 mile point. With supply dropping in some quarters, and demand steady, the main downward
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CAP reports ‘steady’ used car market in September
CAP reported a “steady” used car market in September with average values dipping 0.7% at the 3-year, 60,000 mile point. But it warned that record sales of PCPs could dent
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CAP says VW emissions scandal will not dent UK used values
Valuation wide CAP is predicting the emission scandal that has enveloped Volkswagen will have “no discernible impact” on used values in the UK. Dylan Setterfield, senior forecasting editor at CAP,
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CAP ramps up data to increase used retail pricing accuracy
CAP Automotive is increasing the amount of data is uses to determine used retail pricing as part of an overhaul of its services. The company said it would be ramping
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Cap predicts fall in used car values in Q4
Cap is predicting a decline in used car values in the final quarter of 2015. It said the fall will be similar to that experienced in Q4 2014 but it
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