Estate sales are an awesome way to spruce up your home, make a few bucks on the side, or purchase little oddities. If you can get a car at a bargain price, it could make the trip even more worth the effort.
A used 2012 Ford Escape
should cost about $8,800. But before you place a bid, you’ll need a bit more information. Several factors can impact the value of a used car, including:
Optional equipment and features
Engine type (2.5-liter 4-cylinder or 3.0-liter V6)
If the car has been in an accident
Trim level (Limited, XLS, or XLT)
If you want a more accurate assessment of what you should pay, you can use a vehicle valuation tool. Just input the vehicle identification number (VIN) or the information you have available, and one of these websites will give you the fair value:
National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA)
If you want to save even more money in your day-to-day life, take a glance at your car insurance policy and use the Jerry
app to shop around for the best rate. Jerry is a licensed insurance broker and insurance comparison tool that collects quotes from over 50 top-rated insurers in minutes. After you find a great rate, Jerry can help you buy new insurance and cancel your old policy. Users save an average of over $800 per year.