Kelley Blue Book ® Says My Car is Worth More. Why?

Kelley Blue Book® (KBB) prices are often quoted by auto dealers.  Be sure to check which price is being quoted as KBB used car valuations can differ greatly depending on whether a car is being quoted for retail sale, private sale or trade in.  The other thing to keep in mind is that KBB does not buy cars and provides referrals to dealers that will try to sell you a car when purchasing yours. The dealer has control over the ultimate price paid to you after inspection of your vehicle.  Also, the Kelley Blue Book car value may not fully take into account damage on your vehicle. A dealer may quote an attractive KBB price online or over the phone, but they will reduce that price drastically if there is any damage to the car not disclosed or accident history in an online "vehicle history check" report.

Your online valuation* or 7 Day Offer* from webuyanycar.com® will be accurate if you properly describe your vehicle and declare all damage to and mechanical issues with your vehicle.  We're confident that we provide you with a more realistic online valuation than Kelley Blue Book®.  If you need any help assessing your vehicle's condition, please contact your local branch and we'll be happy to help you obtain a valuation for your car.

Need proof that the KBB value might not be as accurate as you think? Check out KBB Instant Cash Offer. This is where KBB will give you a much better idea of your car's value and it will be much lower than what you might get if you're trading in against a shiny new car with a very high profit margin for the dealer. Hardly surprising when you remember that KBB make their money from selling leads (your information) to those very same dealers.

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* Valuations are provided as an estimate for informational purposes only and do not constitute an offer from webuyanycar.com®, except where you are expressly made a conditional 7 Day Offer. Valuations are based on the limited information we collect from you online and market information about your vehicle (which, for some makes, models and years, can be limited). Therefore the valuation may be adjusted at our discretion at any time, including prior to or during our in-branch vehicle inspection. Additional fees (e.g. titling) may also apply. By selecting to receive a valuation or conditional 7 Day Offer, you agree to our Terms of Use.