How to Tell How Much a Car Is Worth
It’s hard to know how much a car is worth just by looking at it. Those in the business might have an instinctive rough idea, of course, but accuracy takes a little more than a simple eyeball. To truly find out what a car is worth, there are a few different things you have to consider. Let me walk you through them.
The first thing you want to do is to go online and see what a car is currently valued at. I recommend going through Cars.com because they’re generally the most reliable when it comes to listing accurate car values. Simply type in the car’s features and in moments you’ll have a comprehensive idea of both the features of that specific model but also the average going price for that vehicle. It’s a simple and essential step that gives you a base number to work around for the rest of your valuation process.
Then you have to consider is how old the vehicle is. Until you hit that vaulted point where a car becomes a classic or an antique (around 30 years), it’s probably losing value the longer it sits. A car that’s two decades old lacks the modern features that are currently desirable, is going to need more maintenance, and is prone to having more trouble than a newer model. Remember that as you adjust the price of cars sitting on your lot – the price will generally decrease over time, and you’ll need to update the price accordingly.
Next, you have to examine the type of car. What features does it have? Beyond just the basic trim levels and engine stats, you have to consider add-ons that might get missed by online write-ups. Really get into the car and explore what’s there, because every additional feature is …
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