Older Vehicle Condition Guide

VMR Older Car Pricing values vehicles in three conditions and assigns a current market value to each.  Use these guidelines below for determining condition, keeping in mind that any one car may not fit neatly into these categories.

Fair: A vehicle that runs and drives but needs mechanical work to make it safe, reliable transportation.  Cosmetically, the vehicle shows numerous signs of wear and tear, but is not to the point of needing major bodywork or structural repair.

Clean:  Vehicle is ready for the road, but shows normal wear and tear for age.  Again, no major bodywork or structural repair is needed.

Excellent:  A very well kept older vehicle, often with low mileage for the year.  Needs no mechanical work.  Shows well, with little or no cosmetic needs.  Appears to be far newer than it actually is.