Used Vehicle Condition Quiz

The Kelley Blue Book^® Condition Quiz helps you ask the right questions when considering a used vehicle purchase. This printable form makes it easy to take with you when assessing a vehicle's condition — or use it when asking the seller the true condition of the vehicle you're interested in.

Exterior Condition
Paint and Body		Flawless, glossy		Dents, dings or chips		Damaged
Paint or body work		None		Less than $3000		More than $3000
Frame or unibody		Unaltered		Repaired or altered		Damaged
Glass, lights, lenses		No defects		Chipped, cracked or pitted		Windshield cracked or broken
Rust		None		Minimal		Holes
Interior Condition
Upholstery and carpet		Clean		Stained, faded or worn		Torn, burned or cracked
Odor (smoke, mold, etc.)		None		Some		Obvious
Components (locks, radio, etc.)		All fully functional		Minor fault(s)		Repairs needed
Mechanical Condition
Engine/ transmission		No noises, no leaks		Minor noises, leaks		Repair or replace
Steering/ suspension		Trouble-free, unaltered		Worn or altered		Repairs needed
AC/heater		Fully functional		None installed		Repairs needed
Brakes		Less than half worn		More than half worn		Need replacing
Tires		Newer, all matching		Visible wear		Need replacing
Miscellaneous
Title - "Pink Slip"		Clean title		Rental, commercial		Salvage, flood
Emissions test		Passed				Failed
Maintenance records		Current, complete		Some available		None available

Use the Interactive Vehicle Condition Quiz
Because vehicle condition greatly influences the Blue Book^® Value of your car, use the interactive version of the condition quiz to make a more accurate assessment.

To use this tool, begin with "Get Blue Book^® Values" Enter the year, make and model of your vehicle and you'll arrive at the equipment page. After entering the mileage and equipment, click "rate it" when asked to select the vehicle condition. The completed quiz will calculate whether your vehicle is in poor, fair, good or excellent condition and will automatically adjust the value.