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Published twice a year, the Kelley Blue Book Used Car Guide includes current trade-in values, private party values and suggested retail values on over 100,000 models of used cars, trucks and vans. Covering 15 model years, the book includes VIN numbers, original list price, easy-to-use equipment schedules with values for optional equipment and a table of acceptable mileage ranges by year. This comprehensive guide also offers helpful advice on the often daunting task of buying a used vehicle.
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Everyone has heard of the “blue book” value of a car, but until 1993, the Kelley Blue Book Used Car Guide was available only to auto dealers and financial institutions. With roughly 15 million used cars changing hands each year, average consumers now have at their fingertips guidance on what price to ask for a vehicle and what to pay for one. The Consumer Edition of the guide covers 10,000 models of cars, trucks, and vans, contains vehicle identification numbers and original list prices, includes a new section of tips for buying a used car as well as trade-in, private-party, and retail values for vehicles in good condition. Also included are easy-to-use equipment schedules with values for optional equipment and a table of acceptable mileage ranges by year. “The definitive pricing source for used cars.” — Motor Trend
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