Features That Win Negotiations
DealJudge gives you everything the big sites don't: repair forecasts, risk detection, and scripts that actually work.
Composite Deal Score
A single weighted score (0-100) that tells you if this deal is worth pursuing.
- Price Fairness (45%): How does the asking price compare to market?
- Risk Signals (25%): Recalls, fraud indicators, seller red flags
- Condition & Repair Burden (20%): What will you spend after purchase?
- Data Confidence (10%): How complete is the information?
Fair Price Analysis
Know exactly what the car is worth before you start negotiating.
- Low, midpoint, and high price estimates
- Based on year, make, model, mileage, and condition
- Adjusted for your local market
- Clear indication if asking price is fair, under, or over
Repair Cost Forecast
See what that check engine light will really cost you.
- P50 estimate: What you'll likely pay
- P90 estimate: Worst case scenario
- Itemized cost drivers (brakes, tires, engine issues)
- Supports 20+ observation types with mapped repair costs
Risk Flag Detection
We catch what you might miss, like safety issues, fraud, and seller red flags.
- NHTSA safety recall check (airbags, brakes, fire hazards)
- Suspicious underpricing detection (fraud alert)
- Seller behavior analysis (rushed, pushy, no records)
- Critical vs. medium severity ratings
Negotiation Scripts
Ready-to-use messages that get results. Copy, paste, send.
- Text message script: Short and direct
- Email template: Professional and detailed
- Phone talking points: Know what to say live
- Written to sound natural, not robotic
Offer Strategy
Data-driven numbers, not guesswork.
- Opening offer: Where to start the negotiation
- Walk-away price: Your hard limit based on the math
- Leverage points: Specific issues to cite in negotiation
- Adjusted for risk flags and repair estimates
Under the Hood
Live recall data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Full VIN decode for accurate vehicle identification
Condition checks for comprehensive vehicle assessment
OBD-II Code Support
Got a code reader? Enter the diagnostic trouble codes and we'll factor them into your repair estimate and negotiation strategy.