Determining a Used Car's Value
Lemon Squad Auto Inspections go beyond Blue Book and Nada Guide car valuations because a qualified inspector goes right to the vehicle to inspect it, on site. That way, the true value of the vehicle can be assessed according to the actual condition of the vehicle, not just a number based on averages. Because every situation is a little different, Lemon Squad offers several inspection types to choose from, along with a few add-ons which enrich the report. Whether it is a motorcycle, recreational vehicle, commercial vehicle or something exotic like a Lamborghini, there is an option for you.
Did you know NADAguides expects you to do a complete inspection of a vehicle along with their estimation before determining a car's value? NADAguide says, "Our values are designed and intended to assist users in performing their own valuation of a particular used vehicle."¹ The inspection performed by our inspectors is vital in determining an accurate car value estimate.
Car value is determined by more than just the raw numbers that you can get from places like NADAguides and Kelley Blue Book. When asked what to expect from the results of their price advisor, Kelley Blue Book said, "Limiting market-based pricing to a single price point doesn't consider all the variables associated with structuring a car deal,"² and they're right. Book value is just that: a number in a book that can only assist you in determining the car's market value. When you buy a top to bottom inspection from Lemon Squad you are much better equipped to determine a vehicle's actual value in today's competitive market.
We at Lemon Squad Auto Inspections work hard to provide a service that assists everyone involved in the sale. As an unbiased third party, many people rely on our service when determining an accurate car value during a vehicle transaction, whether buying or selling.
¹ https://www.nadaguides.com/FAQ/values-and-pricing#q82
² https://www.kbb.com/company/faq/new-cars/#whatIsTheKelleyBlueBookPriceAdvisor
Inspections For Every Vehicle
$449
- For all types of Motorhomes Recreational Vehicles (RVs)
- Comprehensive mechanical inspection of complete drive-train
- 120 volt systems and appliances
- All appliances: stove, fridge, heater, A/C, water
- Fresh water and drainage check
- Audio and video component inspection
- Generator and LP gas systems check
- Leveling jacks
- Slide-outs
- More than 40 pictures
- Road test
- Recommended before any used Motorhomes purchase
$286
- For higher end vehicles (e.g. Porsche, Bugatti, Lamborghini, etc)
- Computer diagnosis of engine, transmission, ABS, and air-bag
- Comprehensive mechanical inspection of complete drive-train
- Inspection of the steering, suspension, and brakes
- Check for previous accident damage and flood damage
- Road test
- Fluid levels check
- More than 25 pictures
- More care, more detail, more attention
- Type: Pre-purchase used car inspection
$220
- For cars newer than 20 years old
- Our best-seller!
- Perfect for most vehicles
- Computer diagnosis of engine, transmission, ABS, and air-bag
- Comprehensive mechanical inspection of complete drive-train
- Inspection of the steering, suspension, and brakes
- Check for previous accident damage and flood damage
- Road test
- Fluid levels check
- More than 25 pictures
- Type: Pre-purchase used car inspection
$210
- For cars 20 years or older
- Comprehensive mechanical inspection of the engine and transmission
- Complete drive-line inspection
- Inspection of the steering, suspension, and brakes
- Check for previous accident damage and flood damage
- Check for previous body repairs or prior hidden damage
- Rust and bondo
- Verify engine and transmission numbers
- Road test
- More than 40 pictures
- Emphasis on age deterioration
- Type: Pre-purchase used car inspection
$210
- For all commercial vehicles
- Comprehensive mechanical inspection of complete drive-train
- Inspection of the steering, suspension, and brakes
- Check for previous accident damage and flood damage
- Examine all commercial components for condition and function
- Road test to be performed by the seller or seller's representative with the inspector as a passenger
- Fluid levels check
- More than 25 pictures
- Type: Pre-purchase used car inspection
$330
- For all motorcycles
- Comprehensive mechanical inspection of the engine and transmission
- Complete drive-line inspection
- Inspection of the steering, suspension, and brakes
- Check for previous accident damage and flood damage
- Rust and bondo
- Prior hidden damage
- Verify engine and transmission numbers
- Does not include road test
- More than 25 pictures
- Emphasis on age deterioration