Buying
Used car inspection checklist
Work through a practical used-car inspection checklist, flag concerns, and share or print your findings.
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The complete car-buying toolkitThe right tool.
The right tool.
A clearer decision.
Plan the purchase, compare the costs, and know what to check. Eleven free tools, with the assumptions always in view.
Always freeNo sign-upYour numbers, explained
11 tools to help you plan.
Buying
Inspect the car, understand its history, and build an offer you can explain.
Buying
Used car price negotiation calculator
Build a used-car opening offer from comparable value and documented repairs.
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Car sales tax calculator
Estimate vehicle sales tax from your verified combined rate, taxable fees, and allowed trade credit.
Open sales tax estimateFinancing
Understand the loan, check your budget, and compare the full cost of borrowing.
Financing
Car loan calculator
Estimate a used car payment, see total interest, and compare repayment terms.
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Car affordability calculator
Estimate a car budget with the 20/4/10 guideline, current debt, operating costs, and down payment.
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Lease vs. buy calculator
Compare leasing and buying over the same time period.
Open lease vs. buyOwnership
Make room for fuel, maintenance, insurance, and the value a car may lose.
Ownership
Car depreciation calculator
Explore a car’s estimated value over time using editable depreciation assumptions.
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Total cost of ownership calculator
Compare the real cost of owning a used car, including depreciation, fuel, insurance, repairs, taxes, and interest.
Open cost of ownershipOwnership
Fuel cost calculator
Calculate trip and annual fuel costs in miles and US gallons or kilometers and liters.
Open fuel costSelling
Compare a trade-in with a private sale and focus on the proceeds you keep.
Selling
What is my car worth?
Model a used car’s private-sale, trade-in, and retail value range from age, mileage, and condition.
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Trade-in value estimator
Estimate a modeled trade-in range and the equity left after your loan payoff.
Open trade-in valueThe numbers are only part of the story.
Pair the tools with a practical guide before your next viewing, quote, or conversation.
Ready to find your next car?
Find your budget The right car starts with the right budget.
Use free tools and practical guides to make a more informed decision.