Free used-car tools before you buy
Use these calculators and checklists to triage a used car before you pay for a full report. The free tools use cheap or self-entered inputs. The paid report gives the actual buy / skip / negotiate call.
VIN Risk Score
Decode a VIN or listing and see which paid risk checks matter before you buy.
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Repair Cost Estimator
Estimate the repair budget a used-car seller may not be pricing in.
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Flip Calculator
Run the spread before you buy a car to resell.
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Dealer Margin Calculator
Check whether recon, fees, and floorplan days leave enough gross.
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Used Car Buying Checklist
A phone-friendly checklist for title, test drive, and negotiation checks.
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Flood Car Checker
Screen for flood clues before you pay for the full VIN report.
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