When it comes time to buy a new vehicle, one of the first steps will be selling or trading in your current car. To do this, you’ll need to have a reasonable idea of what your car’s value is. There are many websites online where you can easily punch in your VIN number to find trade-in and sales values. But not all are as reputable as the next.
At Collision 24, we put together this list of our four favorite appraisal websites. When customers in the Brockton, Randolph, and Stoughton areas begin their car buying journey, they’ll know exactly where to start.
Carfax®
While Carfax® may be best known for offering detailed vehicle history reports, it’s also an excellent place to find your car’s value. Simply enter your VIN and zip code (a license plate number also works fine), and CARFAX® will instantly offer the retail, trade-in, and private party sales values of your car.
From there, CARFAX® will offer links to your vehicle history report, where you can discover what aspects may have impacted your car’s value the most. You can also compare with other similar listings in your area to better understand what you should be asking for.
CarGurus
Every day, CarGurus analyzes over six million vehicles to give the most accurate value estimates. By entering your VIN, you’ll have access to the instant market value, trade-in value, and tips on which option will be more profitable. Since the website is an excellent resource for finding used cars of all makes and models, you can easily create an ad for your vehicle.
Selling on CarGurus isn’t just simple, it’s fast and accurate, too. After you’ve found your car’s proper value, be sure to check out other nearby listings.
Edmunds
For years, discerning customers have been consulting with Edmunds for vehicle reviews and specifications. However, you can do more than just rate cars here. In addition to reviews and listings, you can value your vehicle for trade-ins and private sales.
When you enter your VIN, you’ll not only receive the dealer retail, private party sales, and trade-in values, you’ll also be given a direct link to dealers who may want to purchase your car. If you choose to do this, dealers will send you emails directly inquiring about your vehicle, which can be a safer and more convenient option than an independent sale.
Kelley Blue Book
As one of the most trusted auto sales resources on the internet, you can rest assured that your Kelley Blue Book value is going to be accurate. When you enter your VIN, you’ll receive your trade-in value range, plus links to instant cash offers. When you do this, your vehicle’s information will be sent to a nearby dealer, who will place an offer right away.
Kelley Blue Book also makes it incredibly easy to create a sales ad directly from your value page. This will make the private party sales route quicker and more convenient.
Appraise Your Car Today
Selling or trading in your car doesn’t have to be difficult. In fact, if you use any one of the websites listed above, it can be a quick and easy process. Be sure to visit them all and compare trade-in values before selecting.
At Collision 24, we want our customers in the Brockton, Randolph, and Stoughton areas to enjoy finding a new car. Get your vehicle appraised now to get started!