Used car values are relatively easy to determine once you understand what makes a car valuable and have a few resources in hand. Car quotes will come easily to you if you follow this system to develop an accurate description for car quotes on used car values.

• Step 1

  ~ Write down the make, model, and year of the car ~
  
  
  
  Car quotes completely rely on detailed information about the car. For most car users this information can be jotted down off of the top of their heads. If not, check your insurance records for a quick and easy reference point.

• Step 2

  

  
  

  ~ Check the odometer and write down the mileage ~
  
  
  
  Next to year, make, and model nothing affects car quotes like mileage. Used car values plummet with every mile that ticks off on the odometer. Get an accurate read and be honest to get fair car quotes.

• Step 3

  ~ Take note of any accidents ~
  
  
  
  If this has always been your car then you simply have to scan your memory. If however, you are purchasing a used car or own a preowned car, get a vehicle history report before finalizing car quotes. You can do this by typing in 'vehicle history report' into your favorite search engine and follow the most reputable links. It is worth the money to have the peace of mind.

• Step 4

  ~ Give the car a visual inspection ~
  
  
  
  Look for rust, dings, scratches, dents, faded upholstery, stains in the carpet, any malfunctioning equipment, or any other defect that would lower your appraisal of the vehicle.

• Step 5

  ~ Get car quotes from reputable online used car value sights ~
  
  
  
  Both Edmunds and Kelley Blue Book are respected broadly and widely. The used car values they offer in their detailed car quotes take into account the above information and you will want all of that information on hand before going to their websites. You will need to decide whether you want to get a trade-in value (lowest car quotes), private value (medium priced car quotes), or retail which assumes a warrantee (highest car quotes).