A Different Perspective
It’s helpful to think about your Trade-In from the perspective of the purchaser-so imagine you are actually buying your Trade-In.
Evaluation to A High Standard
How would you evaluate the scratches on the paint, any visible interior defects and wear on the tires? Probably with a pretty high standard.
The Top 3%
Only 3% of all vehicles valued by Kelley Blue Book fall into the highest category of Excellent.
How We Approach Valuations
The Kelley Blue Book® approach to all valuations, whether for new or used cars, is a neutral one in which vehicles are valued on a number of factors.
These include condition, mileage, color, options and other objective criteria comparable with other similar vehicles in your local area. Here is how we determine the condition of your Trade-In.
Excellent
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Percentage of all vehicles we value
Looks new and is in excellent mechanical condition
Criteria:
- Looks new and is in excellent mechanical condition
- Has never had any paint touch-ups and/or body work
- Does not need reconditioning
- The entire engine compartment is clean and free of leaks
- Is free of rust
- The body and interior are free of wear or visible defects
- Wheels are flawless
- All tires match and are like new
- Has a clean title history and will pass a safety and smog inspection
- Has a complete and verifiable service record
Very Good
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Percentage of all vehicles we value
Has minor cosmetic defects and is in excellent mechanical condition.
Criteria:
- Has had minor paint touch-up and/or bodywork
- Requires minimal reconditioning
- The engine compartment is clean and free of leaks
- Is free of rust
- The body and interior have minimal signs of wear or visible defects
- Wheels are flawless
- All tires match and 75% or more tread remaining-
- Has a clean title history and will pass a safety and smog inspection
- Most service records are available
Good
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Percentage of all vehicles we value
Has some repairable cosmetic defects and is free of major mechanical problems.
Criteria:
- May need some servicing
- The paint and bodywork may require minor touch-ups
- The engine compartment may have minor leaks
- Has only minor rust, if any
- The body may have minor scratches or dings
- The interior has minor blemishes characteristic of normal wear
- Wheels may have minor repairable scratches and scrapes
- All tires match and have at least 50% of tread remaining
- Though it may need some reconditioning, it has a clean title history and will pass a safety and smog inspection
- Some service records are available
Fair
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Percentage of all vehicles we value
Has some cosmetic defect that require repairing and/or replacing.
Criteria:
- Requires some mechanical repairs
- The paint and bodywork may require refinishing and body repair
- The engine compartment has leaks and may require repairs
- May have some repairable rust damage
- The body has dents, chips and/or scratches
- The interior has substantial wear, and may have small tears
- Wheels may have warped or bent, have major scratches, scrapes, or pitting and require replacement
- The tires may not match and need replacing
- Needs servicing, but is still in reasonable running condition with a clean title history
- A few service records are available