On Kelley Blue Book (www.kbb.com), you can work out the value of a used truck by first selecting its make, model and year. You can then narrow the search by choosing the type of vehicle. If no other information is known, it is recommended that you choose “Pickup” as the type first. Kelley Blue Book will then return with a series of prices. These prices will be different depending upon the condition of the truck, its mileage, features and method of sale (i.e. dealer or private party).
You can find out the value of your truck by visiting Kelly Blue Book and filling out some basic information. This is an incredibly easy process; it will take you only a few minutes to complete.
Getting Your Truck Valued
There are a few simple steps. First, visit the relevant “Used Truck” Section on Kelly Blue Book (www.kbb.com/used-pickup-truck). Then second the make of your truck. For example, if you have a Cadillac truck, select “Cadillac.” You’ll then be asked to select the relevant model of the truck, the year, and then the style. Kelly Blue Book will also ask for you to insert the mileage of the truck, and then provide you with a series of extra options to review.
You can select options relating to the engine size, transmission type and traction control. Other options include dual air bags, DVD systems, power steering and power seats. You will see that some of these options will already be checked, and you can uncheck as necessary. Finally, choose the colour of the truck and then, at the bottom of the page, select the “Choose Price Type” button.
The value of a truck can change depending upon how it is sold. Kelly Blue Book will give you three options: Buy from a Dealer, Buy Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) from a Dealer, and Buy from a Private Party. For each option, you will have to make a selection regarding the truck’s condition. For example, if you choose the “Buy from a Private Party” option, you can identify the truck’s condition as “Excellent,” “Very Good,” “Good, “Fair,” or “Poor.” You will not have this same level of discretion if you select one of the other options.
In this part of the process, it is important that you read through the descriptions of condition very carefully and answer honestly. When you’ve found the most fitting description, click the “Get Used Car Price” button to the side.
Another Option – NADAguides
You can also value your truck using NADAguides (www.nadaguides.com). When you arrive at the home page, click the orange and white box titled “Find The Right Car Now: New And Used Car Prices.” You will be prompted to provide your zip code and then click “Continue.” You will then be able to access multiple trade-in and retail values for the particular truck you are looking for.
NADAguides has provided vehicle valuations, services and products and information resources to help vehicle buyers and sellers since 1998. NADAguides is extremely helpful for buyers and sellers as they gather research and trade-in and buy different vehicles. With NADAguides, you will be well equipped with everything you need to get a valuation on a used truck. This is because NADAguides is the largest publisher of new and used vehicle values.
You can also find a variety of other information relating to ATVs, motorcycles, RVs, snowmobiles, watercrafts and classic vehicles. It’s all there for you!
NADAguides is also the largest provider of vehicle-related data to banks, credit unions, insurance companies and automobile dealers. Using the information gathered by NADAguides, Government organizations can assess vehicle taxes, determine the cash value of vehicles, and determine benefits. Even the FBI and Department of Justice use NADAguides for asset and forfeiture reasons.
National Appraisal Guides, Inc. owns NADAguides. All values listed for light duty trucks and used passenger vehicles on NADAguides are controlled by NADA Services Corporation.
With these resources at your disposal, you will be equipped when purchasing or selling a used truck
