Frequently Asked Questions

Obtaining an accurate FREE value is very easy. Simply go to www.NADAguides.com and follow these steps: First, select the industry tab from which you are interested in obtaining a value, i.e. Automobiles, Boats, etc. For Automobiles: (1) Select the Category the vehicle you are valuing falls under (i.e. Passenger Cars, SUVs, Pickup Trucks, etc.) (2) Select the Make. (3) Select the Model Year. (4) Select your Model and click on the appropriate Trim. Check the appropriate options and enter mileage (if applicable) and then click "Get Used Value." For Motorcycles, RVs, or Boats: (1) Select the link to the specific vehicle type you are looking for. (2) Click on the first letter of the Manufacturer for the vehicle you are valuing. (3) Click on the year of the vehicle you are valuing. (4) Click on the model of the vehicle you are valuing. (5) Check the appropriate options for this model and click "Get Used Value."

NADA stands for "National Automobile Dealers Association." NADA Appraisal Guides is the largest publisher of value guides in the world and has been the industry leader since 1933. Price guides are available for purchase for all types of vehicles. Go to Buy a Price Guide, or click on the "Buy a Price Guide" link or book logo at the bottom of this page. The National Automobile Dealers Association is pleased to provide you with market reflective pricing and consumer information. We want to help you make informative, responsible decisions about the purchase, safe operation and proper maintenance of your vehicles.

“If it rolls or floats, we value it!” On the NADAguides.com website you will find values for: • Automobiles 1926-2009 • Motorcycles 1905-2009 • Boats 1975-2009 • RVs 1975-2009 • Manufactured Homes 1970-2009. Note: For Highline Exotic models such as Ferrari, Lotus, Rolls Royce, Hummer, etc. please see the Classic, Collectible, Exotic, and Muscle Car section. If you are interested in a value on a Commercial Truck please call (800) 544-6232 or email guideinfo@NADA.org.

While our vehicle value guides are often referred to as the "NADA blue book," we are not affiliated with Kelley Blue Book. The term "blue book" is a generic term that has been used for years to describe a periodically issued price list. Consequently, the term "blue book" has become synonymous with vehicle valuation guides. NADA's yellow and blue value guide books offer pricing for automobiles, motorcycles, classic cars, boats, recreation vehicles and much, much more. Click here for used car pricing.

The Acceptable Mileage Range is the amount of mileage an automobile is expected to accumulate through normal use. NADA bases its mileage ranges on averages derived from information received from the automotive marketplace. If mileage falls outside of the acceptable range, then a deduction or addition should be made to the value of the vehicle. How much is up to you. The effect of high or low mileage will vary according to the class (size) of the vehicle. High or low mileage on a compact vehicle will have less impact than it will on a larger or luxury vehicle. In certain situations mileage can be misleading. It is possible to have either a high mileage vehicle in very good condition or a low mileage vehicle in very poor condition. In these cases, the overall condition of the vehicle should also be considered when adjusting the vehicle value.

NADA Appraisal Guides has an extensive Reference Library and offers its services to anyone in need of outdated information on vehicles, boats, motorcycles, manufactured homes, and much more. Values may be obtained for a prepaid fee of $30.00 per value. If the information you are requesting is available, requests will be processed within two (2) business days and may be faxed or mailed. If you are interested in this service please email information@NADAguides.com

A "total loss salvaged vehicle" is a vehicle that has been wrecked, destroyed, or damaged to an extent that the registered owner, leasing company, financial institution, or insurance company which insured the vehicle, considers it uneconomical to repair the vehicle, and because of this, the vehicle is not repaired for the vehicle owner at the time of the event resulting in damage. Normally, this type of vehicle cannot be sold or transferred without first obtaining a Salvaged Title. Due to the many different ways a vehicle can be issued a salvaged title we cannot determine an amount or percentage to deduct from a value. A vehicle can be stolen and recovered with no damage at all, but it would be given a salvaged title nonetheless. Because of this, questions should be directed to the registered owner, leasing company, or financial institution. If you have questions it’s a good idea to check the history of a vehicle. A Vehicle History Report can confirm a clean history or reveal potentially hidden problems.

As the leader in the used vehicle valuation industry we are committed to providing our customers with the highest quality market-reflective products and services possible. If you require assistance of any kind or would like to give us your feedback, please email information@NADAguides.com.

The NADAguides.com online consumer values are based upon the overall condition of the boat, personal watercraft, or snowmobile. For example, the hours of a boat will be reflected in its overall condition. Through our research, we have found hour meters to be very sensitive. In the boating environment and with the vibration of boats, hour meters can easily malfunction. And if a new meter is installed, it must be properly adjusted to include the hours from the old meter. The reading becomes unreliable if the proper adjustments have not been made. Need assistance buying, selling, financing, or insuring a boat? Let NADAguides.com help. Simply visit the Boat Resources Center Boat Research Center for quick and easy answers to all your questions!

All values shown are in U.S. funds.