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Stop Overpaying for Used Cars

Know if the price is fair, what repairs will cost, and exactly what to say to get a better deal.

Free VIN Check — Recalls, Safety Ratings & More
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Free VIN Check

Get instant safety recalls, crash ratings, and owner complaints — free.

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Find your VIN on the driver's side dashboard or door jamb

Safety Recalls Open recalls you can fix for free
Crash Test Ratings NHTSA frontal, side & rollover scores
Owner Complaints Issues reported by other owners
VIN Decoding Verify year, make, model & engine
NHTSA Data Official recall & safety data
VIN Intelligence Full vehicle history decoding
Market Pricing Real-time valuation models
No Dealer Ties 100% buyer-side. Always.

Dealers know the game.
You're playing blind.

Mileage doesn't tell the whole story

A 60,000-mile car that sat in humidity needs more work than a 90,000-mile highway cruiser. You can't see deferred maintenance.

That check engine light? Could be $200 or $3,000

P0420 might mean a loose gas cap. Or a dead catalytic converter. The seller knows. You're guessing.

Dealers negotiate daily. You do it once every 5 years

They know every pressure tactic. You know you want the car. That's an expensive disadvantage.

Your personal deal analyst.
In your pocket.

Punch in the VIN, sticker price, odometer reading, and any warning lights or issues you spotted on the test drive. DealJudge runs the numbers and tells you exactly what to do next.

Fair market value range
Repair cost forecast
NHTSA recall check
Copy-paste negotiation scripts

A complete breakdown.
Not just a price range.

Deal Score 0-100
0 20 40 60 80 100 67

Weighted score: price fairness (45%), risk signals (25%), repair burden (20%), data confidence (10%)

Fair Market Value
$7,200 Below Market
$8,300 Fair Price
$9,400 Overpriced

Based on year, make, model, trim, mileage, condition, and your local market

Repair Forecast
Likely repairs $1,850
Worst case $3,200

Factors in 20+ condition observations, OBD-II codes, and known issues for this model

Risk Flags
Open Recall: Airbag Inflator
Price 22% below market — possible fraud

NHTSA recalls, suspicious pricing, title issues, and seller red flags

Negotiation Scripts
Text
Email
Phone

"Hi, I'm interested in the 2019 Accord. Based on the timing belt replacement it needs and the brake wear I noticed, I'd like to offer $5,820. That accounts for $1,850 in near-term repairs. Would you consider that?"

Ready-to-send messages with your specific numbers and leverage points built in

Your Offer Strategy
Opening offer $5,820
Walk-away price $6,940

Data-driven numbers that give you negotiation room while staying realistic

Three steps to a smarter deal

01

Enter the deal

  • 17-character VIN from the dash or door jamb
  • Sticker price or asking price
  • Odometer reading
  • Warning lights, leaks, tire wear, dents
  • OBD-II codes if you have them

About 2 minutes

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0 20 40 60 80 100 42 NEEDS NEGOTIATION

Get your verdict

  • Deal Score (0-100)
  • Fair price range
  • Repair forecast: likely + worst case
  • Risk flags: recalls, fraud, red flags

Ready in seconds

03

Close with confidence

  • Opening offer and walk-away price
  • Copy-paste scripts for text, email, phone
  • Specific leverage points
  • Know when to shake hands or walk

Ready to negotiate

Everything you need to win

Deal Score

One number 0-100. Green, yellow, or red. Know instantly if the deal is worth your time.

Fair Price Range

What the car is actually worth based on year, mileage, condition, and your local market.

Repair Forecast

What that check engine light will really cost. P50 (likely) and P90 (worst case) estimates.

Risk Flags

Safety recalls, fraud indicators, and seller red flags. We catch what you might miss.

Negotiation Scripts

Copy-paste scripts for text, email, and phone. Know exactly what to say.

Offer Strategy

Opening offer and walk-away price calculated from data, not guesswork.

Simple, fair pricing.

Your first analysis is free — no account needed. The average buyer overpays by $1,500. One analysis pays for itself many times over.

Stay informed. Stay sharp.

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Your first analysis is free — no account needed. Then $4.99/month for unlimited. DealJudge tells you if that car is a smart buy or an expensive mistake — before you sign anything.

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Before we release publicly, we're inviting up to 1,000 early users to try it first. Your feedback will directly shape what ships next.

  • Deal scoring & fair price range
  • Repair cost forecasts
  • Copy-paste negotiation scripts

We'll email you a beta link within 24 hours. Limited spots.