How to Find the Resell Value of a Used Car with Kelley Blue Book

Has your car come to the end of its life? If you’re ready to drive a new car, you probably want to know how to find the resell value of your used car. Use the standard for car pricing found in the Kelley Blue Book as a way to know what your used vehicle might fetch on the open market. Remember, a used car is not going to gain in value, unless it is of a rare quality and a special brand or model. So be prepared to learn the truth and then consider various selling options to maximize your resell potential.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Kelley Blue Book
• Car make, model, year
• Car condition

How to Find the Resell Value of a Used Car with Kelley Blue Book

1. You can find a copy of the Kelley Blue Book at several locations including a local book store or even online at the link listed below.

2. If you can’t access the Kelley Blue Book at a bookstore or online, try calling or visiting a used car dealer to ask the resell value of your car. They will have a Kelley Blue Book on hand.

3. Once you get the Kelley Blue Book you need to know the year your car was made as well as the brand, make and model, mileage and condition of the used car. The Blue Book provides information to help determine the condition.

4. Follow the columns in the printed version or click the response button online to get the estimated resell value of your used car.

Tips & Warnings

• Use the Kelley Blue Book price as a guide for setting your resell price.
• The condition of your used vehicle will influence the resell value.
• The value for vehicles in very poor condition will usually not be able to be determined using the Kelley Blue Book alone.

Resources

• Kelley Blue Book