Used Car Values: Build a Price Range You Can Defend — working record
Yenra | Updated September 11, 2026
https://yenra.com/used-car-values/

PURPOSE
Estimate a defensible local price range for buying, selling or trading a used car.

HOW TO USE
Open this file in a text editor and save a private copy. Fill each prompt with observations and a source or date where relevant. Use “unknown” for missing evidence, “not applicable” when a field does not apply, and record the next action. Follow the vehicle manual and product instructions; this worksheet is a planning record, not a repair procedure or safety certification. Keep units with measurements and identify hypothetical numbers. Do not post VINs, account details or personal documents publicly.

1. Vehicle / VIN / model year / trim / powertrain / drivetrain / mileage / ZIP
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2. Transaction type and valuation date
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3. Condition, title, repair history and supporting records
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4. Appraisal A and B: inputs / estimate / date
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5. Comparable 1–5: URL / VIN match check / seller type / ask / date / differences
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6. Written offers: buyer / net amount / conditions / expiration
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7. Inspection findings and quoted repair costs
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8. Proposed range / evidence / unresolved questions / refresh date
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SUPPORTING REFERENCES
Edmunds distinguishes trade-in, private-party and dealer-retail estimates
https://help.edmunds.com/hc/en-us/articles/207090427-How-much-should-I-pay-for-a-used-car
the VIN for open safety recalls
https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls
FTC used-car buying guide
https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/buying-used-car-dealer
out-the-door price in writing
https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/buying-used-car-dealer

FINAL CHECK
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