Practical guide
How Much Is My Car Really Worth?
Use comparable cars and realistic adjustments to understand the value range for your vehicle.
Start with comparable cars matching derivative, engine, transmission, age, mileage and meaningful specification—not merely the same model badge.
What matters in practice
Adjust for condition, history, ownership, colour, regional demand and whether prices seen are asking prices or achieved buying figures.
Treat valuation as a defensible range; an unusually high advert doesn’t establish what another buyer will pay for your car.
What to do next
If a point matters to your decision and the evidence is unclear, ask for the relevant record, estimate or explanation. Use the handbook or current official information for the exact car where a schedule or procedure varies, and arrange competent help for anything safety-critical.