Car Listing Grader

10 criteria: mileage stated, service history, inspection status, number of owners, condition description, price justification, photos, clean title/Carfax status, test drive offered, and contact details.

Both, the criteria apply to any car listing on Autotrader, Cars.com, CarGurus, Facebook Marketplace, or dealer websites.

Car listings with 15 or more photos sell 2 to 3 times faster than those with fewer than 5 according to Cars.com data. Include exterior shots from all four corners, interior dashboard, seats, trunk, odometer, tire tread, any damage, and the engine bay. Listings with a walkaround video receive 40% more inquiries than photo only listings.

Aim for an A or B grade on the car listing grader. A-graded car listings sell 40% faster and achieve 5-10% higher prices because buyers trust transparent listings with full service history, multiple photos, clean Carfax, and a justified asking price benchmarked to Kelley Blue Book.

No, paste your listing text and it grades the content against best practices.

The grader gives specific feedback for each failing criterion with actionable advice.

A-grade listings sell 40% faster and achieve 5-10% higher prices than poorly written listings. The most impactful factors are service history documentation, quality photos (minimum 15), and transparent pricing with Kelley Blue Book or Cars.com market comparison.

10 areas: service status, tire condition, brakes, oil level, coolant, warning lights, state inspection due date, insurance, mileage since service, and overall condition.

New cars lose 15-30% value in year one.

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Monthly lease payments are lower, but you never own the vehicle.

A good auto loan APR in the US is 4-6% for new cars and 6-9% for used cars.