About

We built what we wished existed

DealJudge is the tool we wanted when buying our own used cars.

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The Problem

Buying a used car is one of the largest financial decisions most people make, yet buyers are at a massive disadvantage. Dealers have access to auction data, market analytics, vehicle history databases, and years of negotiation experience.

You have Google and a gut feeling.

Traditional resources like Kelley Blue Book give you a price range. That's it. They don't tell you what's wrong with the car, what repairs will cost, or what to actually say when negotiating. The information asymmetry costs the average buyer thousands of dollars.

The Solution

DealJudge levels the playing field. We analyze used car deals and give buyers the same intelligence that professionals use:

  • Fair price estimates based on real market data, adjusted for your local market
  • Repair cost forecasts so you know what that check engine light will actually cost
  • Risk flag detection including recalls, fraud indicators, and seller red flags
  • Negotiation scripts you can copy, paste, and send
  • Offer strategy with opening offer and walk-away price

Everything you need to make an informed decision and negotiate with confidence.

How It Works

Enter the 17-character VIN, asking price, mileage, and any issues you observed during inspection. DealJudge returns a Deal Score (0-100) with fair price range, repair cost estimates, risk flags, and negotiation scripts you can copy and paste.

The entire process takes about 2 minutes. Your first analysis is free — no account needed. Then $4.99/month for unlimited.

Our Approach

We integrate multiple data sources: NHTSA recall databases, VIN decoding technology, market-based pricing data, and repair cost information. Every estimate comes with transparent assumptions so you understand exactly where the numbers come from.

Buyer First

We're not funded by dealers. We don't sell leads. We make money when you make smart decisions. Our only customer is you.

Data Driven

Every estimate comes with transparent assumptions. We show our work. You understand exactly where the numbers come from.

Actionable

Information without action is useless. Every analysis includes specific next steps, exact numbers to offer, and words to say.

How we stack up against everyone else

Other tools give you data. We give you a game plan.

Feature DealJudge KBB Carfax Edmunds CarGurus
Fair Price Estimate
Repair Cost Forecast Partial Avg only
Negotiation Scripts
Deal Score (0–100) Labels
Opening Offer + Walk-Away Price
VIN-Based Analysis Limited Limited
Recall Alerts Limited
Factors In Your Observations Preset Preset
Sells Your Data to Dealers Never Yes Indirect Yes Yes
Price Free first, then $4.99/mo Free* $39.99/report Free* Free*

* "Free" tools are funded by selling your contact info to dealers as leads. You are the product.

Ready to stop overpaying?

Get your first analysis and see the difference data makes.

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