How to Find the Market Value of a Used Car in Australia
One of the most powerful things you can know going into any vehicle negotiation is the precise fair market value of the vehicle. Sellers sometimes price emotionally or based on what they paid — as a buyer, you need objective data.
How to Find the Market Value of a Used Car in Australia
Watch on YouTubeAustralian Vehicle Valuation Sources
RedBook
RedBook is Australia's most widely recognised vehicle valuation reference. It provides:
These values are updated regularly and account for make, model, year, variant, and standard options.
CarsGuide and Carsales "Price Guide"
Both platforms aggregate actual listing prices for your specific vehicle. This gives you real market data — what sellers are actually asking. Compare 10–20 listings of the same vehicle to find the genuine market range.
Glass's Guide
An industry-standard valuation tool used by dealers and finance companies. Some data is available publicly through various financial institutions.
Insurance Company Values
Your insurer uses market valuation data to determine agreed value or market value coverage. Getting an agreed value quote effectively reveals what a professional insurer will insure the vehicle for — a useful sanity check on valuation.
Factors That Affect Value
Our Gold Report Includes Market Valuation
National VIN Check Gold report ($29.95) includes market valuation data for the specific vehicle you're checking — based on make, model, year, variant, and kilometre band. This is the fastest and most convenient way to get valuation alongside history data.
Run a Gold report before any vehicle purchase over $20,000. Know the fair price before you negotiate.