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The Edmunds.com True Market Value Used Vehicle Appraiser estimates the actual transaction prices for used vehicles bought and sold by dealers and private parties. [27] In 2020, Edmunds launched a partnership with CarMax that allows a driver to receive a no-obligation cash offer for their vehicle which can be redeemed at any CarMax location. [28]
Dealer retail value: A dealer retail value is the price a dealer will sell your car for after any repairs or modifications have been made. This value will also include a profit margin for the dealer.
A pre-purchase inspection is an independent, third-party professional service that evaluates a vehicle’s condition before a purchase offer is made. Consumer protection organizations such as the Federal Trade Commission , [ 1 ] the American Bar Association , [ 2 ] insurance companies, and states recommend an independent pre-purchase inspection.
Vehicle emissions inspection station in Wisconsin. Arizona – biennially, in Phoenix and Tucson metro areas only, depending on age and type of vehicle. [28]California – biennially for all vehicles from out-of-state, regardless of age; and all vehicles made after 1975 which are more than six years old in all or some zip codes in 41 out of 58 counties.
A motor vehicle service or tune-up is a series of maintenance procedures carried out at a set time interval or after the vehicle has traveled a certain distance. The service intervals are specified by the vehicle manufacturer in a service schedule and some modern cars display the due date for the next service electronically on the instrument panel.
An inspection sticker from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts A Warrant of Fitness certificate issued to vehicles in New Zealand. Vehicle inspection is a procedure mandated by national or subnational governments in many countries, in which a vehicle is inspected to ensure that it conforms to regulations governing safety, emissions, or both.
Additional factors that impact inspection costs include a home’s size and age. The fee for a large home of more than 2,000 square feet averages around $400, while less than 1,000 square feet ...
Firestone's Decatur plant was closed in December 2001 and all 1,500 employees were laid off. [70] Firestone cited a decline in consumer demand for Firestone tires and the age of the Decatur plant as the reasons for closing that facility. [71] It is estimated that closing the Decatur plant cost Bridgestone/Firestone $210 million. [71]