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How does Auto Trader value my stock?
- There is no opinion or bias in our valuations, they are purely data-driven using millions of data points
- Our valuations mirror the ever-changing live retail market
- This means our valuations are reflected entirely by how much retailers and consumers buy and sell their vehicles for.
- We constantly test and improve our valuation engine with continuous updates. This enables us to provide the most accurate view of the marketplace.
- Valuations are calculated over a rolling 28-day price history period
- Over 19,000 vehicles are added or removed from our database on a daily basis
- Over 90,000 vehicle updates are tracked daily
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Cars |
Van |
| Make |
Yes |
Yes |
| Model |
Yes |
Yes |
| Year |
Yes |
Yes |
| VRM |
Yes |
Yes |
| Mileage |
Yes |
Yes |
| Fuel Type |
Yes |
Yes |
| Optional Extras |
Yes |
No |
| Admin Fees |
Yes |
Yes |
| Wheelbase |
No |
Yes |
| Height |
No |
Yes |
| Weight |
No |
Yes |
Things we do not consider in our valuations:
- Colour
- Regional supply and demand
- Post factory modifications
- Additional services and warranties
Vehicles we don't value:
- Vehicles over 15 years old
- Imported vehicles
- Rare / Classic vehicles
- Unusual models
- Vehicles that are not cars or vans
- Vehicles registered recently
- Vehicles that have an insurance write off category
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