Car valuation · Richmond, BC
How Much Is My Car Worth in Richmond, BC?
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One of our buyers will look over your car and get back to you the same business day. Sent it after hours? We'll be in touch the next business day.
Online tools give you a ballpark. We give you a real number. Tell us about your car and one of our buyers will look it over and get back to you the same business day with an offer. Then it's up to you.
Ready to sell? See how to sell your car in Richmond.Car value explained
Not all car values are the same.
Ask what your car is worth and you'll usually get one of four numbers. Here's what each one really means, and which one you can actually get paid.
| Kind of value | What it is | Has anyone seen your car? | Can you get paid that amount? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online estimate | A rough idea of market value from a website, based on whatever you type in. | No | No. It's a guide, not an offer. |
| Trade-in value | What a dealer takes off the price of another car you buy from them. | Usually, at the dealer | Only as credit toward another car. |
| Private sale price | What a private buyer might pay if you sell the car yourself. | Each buyer who comes to look | Only once you find a buyer and agree on a price. |
| Online dealer offer | An offer made online, confirmed only once they inspect the car. | Yes, at their inspection, after you drop the car off or book a pickup | Only if their inspection matches what you told them. If not, the offer can change. |
| Our purchase offer | What we'll pay for your car, worked out by a real person on our team. | Yes. We look it over in person when we come to you. | Yes. On the spot at pickup, by cash, bank transfer or e-transfer. |
Already checked Canadian Black Book or CARFAX Canada? Those are estimates too. We're not connected to either company, but our guide explains what their numbers mean for your sale. Car value vs purchase offer
Local buyer vs online dealer
Why drive to an online dealer when we come to you?
With an online car buyer, you usually drive the car to them or book a pickup, then wait to see if their inspection changes the offer. With us, a local buyer comes to you and pays you right there.
Online car buyers
- Drive your car to one of their drop-off locations
- Pickup can come with a fee, or a minimum car value
- Their inspection can change the offer after you've made the trip
- Get yourself home, sometimes with a ride voucher
The Sell My Car Richmond way
- A real offer from a local buyer, the same business day
- We come to your home or work. Pickup is free.
- Paid on the spot: cash, bank transfer or e-transfer
- We take care of the paperwork
- You're already home. No wasted trip.
- Local since 1999. Your car stays here, driven by local people.
Private buyers
- Lowball offers and haggling
- No-shows and time-wasters
- Test drives with strangers
- Payment and fraud risks
What we look at
What goes into your car's value.
These are the things that move the number most. The more you tell us up front, the more accurate your offer.
Year, make, model and trim
The starting point. Two cars with the same name can be worth quite different amounts depending on the trim, engine and options.
Kilometres
Lower mileage usually means a higher value. A well-kept car with high kilometres still has value.
Condition
Dents, scratches, tires, warning lights and wear inside. Being upfront helps us get the number right the first time.
Accident and damage history
Past accidents and repairs affect what a car is worth. Tell us what you know, even if it was minor.
Photos (optional)
A few clear photos help a buyer see what you see. The outside, the inside and the dashboard with the car running is plenty.
How it works
How our car valuation works.
No calculator and no guesswork. A real buyer looks at your car's details and comes back to you with an offer the same business day.
Tell us about your car.
Fill in the form or call us at +1 604 653 2717. The year, make, model, kilometres and condition are all we need to start.
Get your valuation.
A buyer reviews your details and gets back to you the same business day with an offer. Ask anything you like.
The first offer is based on what you tell us, and we confirm it when we see the car.
Sell if you want to.
Happy with the offer? We can pick up the car the same day, wherever suits you in Richmond, pay you on the spot and take care of the paperwork. Not happy? No hard feelings.
Your exact car
Wondering what your exact model is worth?
People search things like “what is a 2015 Honda CR-V worth” and get a wide range back. That's because the same model can be worth very different amounts depending on the kilometres, the trim and the condition.
So we don't post price lists. Send us your car's details and we'll tell you what we'd pay for yours.
Have these handy
- Year, make, model and trim
- Kilometres on the odometer
- Your postal code
- Any damage or accident history
- A few photos (optional)
- The VIN, if you have it (optional). It helps us confirm the exact trim.
Car valuation FAQs
Questions about your car's value.
Can't find yours? Call us at +1 604 653 2717 and ask a buyer directly.
How much is my car worth?
It depends on the year, model, trim, kilometres and condition. Tell us about your car and a buyer will get back to you with a real number the same business day.
Is the car valuation free?
Yes. Asking for a valuation costs nothing, and you don't have to sell.
Is a car valuation the same as a car appraisal?
Pretty much. People use both words for working out what a car is worth. With us, the appraisal is done by a real buyer, and what you get back is an actual offer to buy your car. You can start your appraisal online with the form above, or over the phone.
Is this an instant car value estimator?
No. There's no automatic calculator here. A real person looks at your car's details and gets back to you the same business day, so the number is based on your actual car, not an average.
Can you value my car by VIN?
There's no automatic VIN lookup on this page. If you have the VIN handy, add it to the notes in the form. It helps us confirm the exact model and trim.
What's the difference between trade-in value and your offer?
Trade-in value only counts toward another car you buy from that dealer. When you sell to us, you don't have to buy anything. You get paid on the spot.
Should I trade in my car or sell it?
If you're buying another car from a dealer anyway, a trade-in keeps things simple. If you're not, selling outright means you get money instead of credit. Either way, it doesn't hurt to have our offer to compare.
Will I get more selling privately?
Sometimes. A private sale can get a higher price, but you handle the ads, the calls, test drives with strangers, the payment and the paperwork yourself. Our offer gives you a known number without any of that.
Can the offer change after you see the car?
It can, if the car isn't quite what the details described. Your first offer is based on what you tell us, and we confirm the final price after a quick look at the car. If anything changes, we'll show you what we found and explain why. You're always free to say no.
Do you value damaged, non-running, financed or leased cars?
Yes, we'll look at all of them. Damage, or a car that doesn't run, will affect the offer. If there's a loan or lease, we pay the remaining balance straight to the lender and pay you the difference.
If I sell, how do pickup and payment work?
Once you accept, we can pick up the car the same day, wherever suits you in Richmond. Pickup is free. You're paid on the spot by cash, bank transfer or e-transfer, and we take care of the transfer paperwork.
Do I have to buy a car from you?
No. You don't have to buy or trade in anything. We just buy your car.
Richmond, BC
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