In order to appraise a vehicle properly, the following items must be taken into consideration:
Appearance
Equipment
Trim level
Overall mechanical condition
Mileage
The following factors influence vehicle conditions and may affect the vehicle's value.
Exterior Appearance
Overall body condition - dents, dings, deep scratches
Paint - any accident repair, fading, chipping or rust
Trim - loose, dented or missing trim
Interior Appearance
Overall condition - excessive wear, tears, burns or stains
Mechanical Condition
Engine
Transmission
Drivetrain
Speed Control
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Brakes
Air Conditioning
Power Equipment
Guages/Odometer
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TIRES
Check for wear - tire tread, cuts in sidewalls
Check tire size and match
ABOUT Canadian Black Book®
Canadian Black Book® is Canada's leading publisher of automotive used car pricing. They have been the standard accepted by automotive manufacturers, dealers, lending institutions, leasing companies and insurers for over 40 years. Their representatives are present at numerous auctions from Vancouver to St. John's collecting accurate, up-to-the-minute sales results weekly. The wholesale/retail guide provided by Canadian Black Book® in our unique Auto Club is a valuable tool when purchasing or selling a used vehicle. Its simple format enables you to add or deduct for applicable options as well as adjust the values for excessive kilometers.
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