Forecourt vs CAP HPI
CAP HPI is the industry's gold-standard dealer tool. Here's where Forecourt actually fits.
We use CAP HPI too. This isn't a takedown — it's an honest read on where each tool fits. Last updated 31 May 2026.
The short version
CAP HPI is the dealer's dealer. The CAP valuation guide (Black Book, Clean / Average / Below), trade prices, residual forecasts — it's been the UK trade's pricing bible for decades. The trade subscription typically runs £100-£400/month depending on tier. Forecourt is not trying to be CAP HPI. We give independent UK dealers + private buyers a cheaper layer: a live UK used-car demand leaderboard (which CAP doesn't focus on), a 0-100 MOT-derived risk score per plate, and DVSA-grounded advisory classification with fix-cost estimates. For trade valuations and residuals, you still want CAP. For 'is anyone actually buying this model right now?' and 'does this specific plate look like a lemon?' — Forecourt's your tool, at a fraction of the price.
Feature-by-feature
✓ = included. — = not in this product. We're honest about what we don't have, too.
| Feature | Forecourt | CAP HPI |
|---|---|---|
| Trade valuation (Black Book equivalent) | — | ✓ Industry standard |
| Residual value forecasts | — | ✓ |
| Clean / Average / Below pricing tiers | — | ✓ |
| Free MOT history check | ✓ Unlimited | Bundled / paid |
| Live UK demand leaderboard | ✓ Daily refresh | — |
| Days-on-market by model + trim | ✓ | Partial |
| 0-100 risk score per plate | ✓ | — |
| Ranked advisories with fix-cost estimates | ✓ | — |
| Monthly price (entry tier) | £19 | £100-£400+ |
| Compare 5 plates side-by-side | ✓ Dealer tier | — |
| Finance + write-off checks | — | ✓ (bundled in HPI Check) |
| Industry recognition / longevity | Launched 2026 | Decades of trust |
Which should you use?
If you're a multi-site dealer group running CAP for valuations — keep CAP. We're not replacing that. If you're an independent UK dealer paying £100+/month for CAP just to get demand signals and pricing intelligence, take a serious look at Beginner (£19/mo) or Dealer (£79/mo) on Forecourt. You'll save 75-85% per month and get a tool that's actually built for fast plate-checking workflows on auction days.
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We're not affiliated with CAP HPI. Trademarks belong to their owners. Pricing accurate as of May 2026 — check www.cap-hpi.co.uk for the latest from them. ← Back to Forecourt