A check list will help you determine the market value of your trade". Remember that the NADA and the Kelley Blue Book are guide lines, but neither reflect the true value of your trade. That can only be determined by being honest about its true condition (no one pays for emotional attachment) and the fair market value. Ask yourself; how much you would pay for your car? 

Determine Your Trade In Condition

In order to get the right price for your trade in vehicle these few questions will help you get the best price for your vehicle.

Exterior Condition

Body                __ Flawless      __few dents/dings                     __damaged

Paint                 __ glossy          __ Dull/chipped/scratched         __ Poor

Trim/Chrome    __no defects     __pitted/faded/chipped __ Dull/rusted/missing

Glass                __no defects     __chipped/pitted                       __cracked

Lights               __no defects     __cracked                                __ broken/missing

Rust                 __none             __minor                                    __through out the body

Hail Damage     __none             __minor                                    __major

 

Interior Condition

Upholstery                    __clean                        __stained/worn __torn

Carpet                          __clean                        __stained                      __torn

Interior panels               __clean                        __faded                        __cracked/damaged

Odor:  

Smoke/mold                 __none                         __some                        __obvious

Air Conditioning           __working condition     __not installed              __needs repair

Power Accessories       __All Operate                                                  __need repair/replace

 

Mechanical Condition           

Engine              __operates-no leaks                 __minor                        __repair/replace

/noises              noises/seepage 

Transmission     __operates-no leaks                 __minor                        __repair/replace

/noises              noises/seepage 

Steering            __trouble free/tight                    __loose/noises              __needs repair

Suspension       __unaltered & trouble               __altered/worn __noisy/loose

 Free                                        shocks                   needs repair

Frame              __straight                                 __repaired                    __damaged

Brakes             __not worn over                       __worn pads less          __requires repair

                                    50% life                        than 50% life

tires                  __not worn& correct                __some wear &            __replace-worn/

                                    size& all match      all match                              mismatch

Others

Title “Pink Slip”            __clean title                  __branded “salvage,” “flood”etc.

Registration                  __current                      __fees required __expired

Service/maintenance     __on time/current          __some done                __none

Records                       __all available               __some available          __none

Emissions/safety            __pass                         __some work needed   __failed

Body repair done          __none                         __minimal                     __major

Body repair required     __none                         __minimal                     __major