Retail Value: extra clean, clean, average, and rough (Paid).Trade-In Value: clean, average, rough (Free).Wholesale Value: extra clean, clean, average, and rough (Paid).

īlack Book determines a value for a wide array of vehicles, including light-duty cars, SUVs, and trucks, medium/heavy-duty trucks, powersports, collectible cars, and RVs. Vehicle 2: Three owners, minor accident, 42,000 miles.Vehicle 1: One owner, no accidents, 42,000 miles.They share an example of how they leverage vehicle history and market data to determine vehicle value. Using this valuation model, Black Book will flag vehicles for review and price vehicles for retail sale. They adjust the value based on mileage, optional equipment, region/state, and more. According to Black Book, they leverage data from many sources. Based on the vehicle history report, their unique model gives a History Adjusted Valuation. Black Book analyzes vehicle transactions and integrates vehicle history reports from AutoCheck. To determine vehicle value, Black Book assesses several factors. However, a free version is available that allows you to enter a few details about the model to get just the trade-in value. They aim to help dealerships make smarter business decisions, and they are a resource used by dealers (not typically car buyers/consumers). Black Book requires a paid subscription to access over the web or mobile device.

Started in 1955 as a weekly car value report, Black Book is now one of the top resources dealers use to assess the value of a trade-in or used car. Private Party, Trade-In, Suggested Retail, Certified Pre-Owned

Trade-In, Private, Dealer Retail, Certified Used Series of questions about car, but no contact info is needed Series of questions about car, but no contact info needed Make, model, condition, options, and contact info Most types, excludes any model before 1992 Most types, excludes any model before 1990

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