How to Find the Resell Value of a Car

The value of a car is in the eye of the beholder. What your car is worth is based on a number of criteria that is involved from mileage, accident history, interior, exterior, and ownership status.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Notepad or scratch paper
• Internet ready computer
• Access to a phone
• Pen

1. Using the notepad, make a note of the vehicle's mileage, features, VIN #, and any noticeable flaws to the exterior and interior of the vehicle.

2. Using an internet enabled computer, go to www.kbb.com to get a kelly blue book value. Select the trade-in/private party section under used cars section.

3. Enter relevant information collected from step 1 into form with corresponding condition and mileage.

Tips & Warnings

• You can also use www.craigslist.com and www.ebay.com auto section, www.recycler.com to get a comparable reference point for a vehicle that is currently listed. That way you get the actual market value' s lowest and highest selling value. You can also use services like carmax to further gauge the value and get a 3rd party opinion.