What Is My Car Worth

On CarBidNow, your car is worth the Instant Bid. That number comes from the VIN, whether the vehicle starts, runs and drives or is inoperable, and the title type. It is a purchase price from Nationwide Remarketing when the car matches what you entered. It is not a book value, private-sale asking price, or a guess. Most sellers see the bid in seconds.

What changes the number

Running status is a major input. A car that starts and drives is different from one that will not start, so mark inoperable when appropriate. Title type matters too: clean, salvage, and rebuilt titles can follow different market paths, but the title must be transferable. The vehicle has to roll and be accessible for pickup. Condition, title status, VIN details, and lien information should be entered accurately. An eligible lien can be handled, with payoff explained before pickup. A mismatch at the truck is the usual reason a bid changes. The Instant Bid is a purchase price for the car as entered, not a repair estimate or guarantee that it is the highest number.

How to use the number

Compare the Instant Bid with your goals and any repair or replacement decision. A shop estimate is not the same as a purchase offer. If repairs are needed, compare the likely cost and time with the as-is purchase option at Repair or sell my car. For general pricing inputs, read How cash-for-car buyers price cars.

Pickup and payment

After acceptance, pickup is usually within 24 to 48 hours in all 50 states, depending on location. The tow driver brings a check at pickup for the agreed price, not cash in hand. Keep keys, title documents, and lien information ready. Read How you get paid and How it works.

Use the estimate as a decision tool

Vehicle value is not one universal number. The VIN, year, model, equipment, mileage, title status, starting and driving condition, and local demand all affect what a buyer can do with the car. A car that runs and drives may follow a different path from one that is inoperable, and a clean title may require different paperwork from a salvage or rebuilt title. Enter the facts as they are instead of choosing the answer that sounds best. The Instant Bid is a purchase price for the information you submit. It is not Kelley Blue Book, a private-sale asking price, an insurance settlement, or a repair estimate. There is no promise that it is the highest offer. It gives you a concrete option to compare with advertising, meeting buyers, storage, repairs, taxes, and the time needed to complete a private sale.

Details that improve accuracy

• Have the VIN and title information available.
• Mark whether the vehicle starts, runs, and drives or is inoperable.
• Describe collision damage, missing parts, warning lights, and major mechanical problems.
• Explain any lender lien or ownership issue before pickup.
• Make sure the vehicle can roll and that a tow provider can reach it.

Pickup is available in all 50 states, usually 24 to 48 hours after acceptance. Payment is a check at the truck when the vehicle matches the submitted information. Review repair or sell my car, how cash-for-car buyers price cars, and how you get paid before deciding. When ready, choose GET INSTANT BID or call 1-877-669-2431. GET INSTANT BID or call 1-877-669-2431.