How to Find the KBB Value
The Kelley Blue Book Value, or KBB value for short, is the standard for citing the value of an automobile. You can check the KBB value on cars, trucks or SUVs when selling or buying a vehicle.
If you're looking to buy a vehicle from a friend or a dealership, it's a good idea to check the Kelley Blue Book value of the car so you know whether you're paying too much. Conversely, it's convenient to have the KBB value ready when you're selling a vehicle, so that anyone interested in purchasing it, knows that he's getting a fair deal.
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Instructions
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Log on to the Kelley Blue Book website. Choose whether you're looking for the value of a used car or a new car. Select the type of vehicle (sedan, coupe, minivan, SUV, etc.) under the appropriate section (new car or used car).
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Pick the make, model and year on the following three pages. Select the type of value you're looking for--trade-in value, retail value or private-party value.
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Click the link on the following page that corresponds exactly with the type of car you're looking at (for instance, four-door, two-door, supercharged, etc.).
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Type the mileage into the empty "Mileage" bar. Check a box next to all of the options included in the vehicle in question. Click "Continue" when you're finished.
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Select the vehicle condition to go to the final page that displays the Kelley Blue Book value.
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