📊 How is a car valued during a car buyback in Ukraine?

When it comes to car buyout, the first thing the owner is interested in is How much will they buy his car for?Vehicle valuation is a key step in the redemption process, as it determines the size of your profit.

❓ But how is the value formed? Who determines it? What factors are taken into account? In this article, we will consider all the nuances of car valuation during a car buyout so that you can better navigate the process and not lose money.

🚗 What is a car buyback and how does it work?

Car redemption is a service quick car purchase from the owner without unnecessary formalities, announcements or lengthy negotiations.

🛠️ Company or reseller:

• conducts car evaluation;

• offers an amount;

• buys the vehicle immediately after agreeing on the price.

The process takes from 1 to 3 hours, and the owner receives the money on the same day.

🧠 Who conducts the assessment?

The car is evaluated by company specialist, who has experience working with vehicles of various makes and conditions. In some cases, the assessment is carried out remotely (based on photos), but the final price is only after inspecting the car in person.

🧾 Often special software and market analysis are used to establish realistic market value of the car.

⚖️ What does the cost of a car depend on when buying a car?

THERE ARE dozens of factors, but the key ones are these:

1. 📅 Year of manufacture of the car

The older the car, the lower its residual value.
🕰️ Cars over 10 years old are often valued as basic vehicles or even as donors for spare parts.

2. ⚙️ Technical condition

Checked:

• engine;

• gear box;

• pendant;

• brake system;

• steering.

🚧 If the car needs expensive repairs, this significantly reduces the price.

3. 🔍 Visual state

Evaluated:

• body condition (dents, scratches, rust);

• paint coating;

• presence of corrosion;

• interior: upholstery, plastic, cleanliness;

• windshield and optics.

🪞 Many visual defects = minus to the price.

4. 🧾 Documents

Availability of a complete set of documents:

• technical passport;

• identification code;

• purchase and sale agreement;

• power of attorney (if the owner is not present).

⚠️ If the car:

• without documents;

• with arrest;

• on credit;

• on Euro license plates —

⏬ its value decreases due to legal risks.

5. 📉 Mileage

The higher the mileage, the shorter the car's life.
🧮 With mileage exceeding 250–300 thousand km, a car is often evaluated taking into account "for recycling" or for disassembly.

6. 🧲 Model popularity

Some brands and models have high demand on the secondary market, for example:

• Volkswagen Passat;

• Skoda Octavia;

• Toyota Corolla;

• BMW 5 Series.

🔺 Such cars are bought more expensively.
On the other hand, rare or exotic models are valued lower because they are difficult to sell.

7. 🚨 Accident, drowning, fire

Cars after:

• accidents;

• flooding;

• ignition —

have minimum market pricebecause they require significant investment or are used for spare parts.

⛔ Such cars are often valued at 20–50% below market.

8. 🧮 Market situation

Prices vary depending on:

• exchange rate 💱;

• shortage in the market 🚛;

• seasonality (less is bought in winter).

💡 During periods of high demand (spring-autumn), cars are valued more expensively.

🧾 How does the car valuation process work?

🔹 1. Initial assessment

📱 After applying, the owner provides:

• photo of the car;

• short description;

• data on documents;

• run.

On this basis, it is given previous price — landmark.

⏱️ Duration: 10–15 minutes.

🔹 2. Expert visit

The specialist arrives at the location:

• inspects the car;

• checks the technical staff;

• conducts computer diagnostics (if necessary);

• verifies the VIN code.

💬 After that, it is agreed final price.

⏱️ Duration: 30–60 minutes.

🔹 3. Coordination and registration

After the owner's consent:

• documents are drawn up;

• payment is being made 💸.

📝 Everything is happening in one day, without a long wait.

💡 How to prepare for a favorable assessment?

✅ Wash your car before inspection
✅ Clean the salon
✅ Prepare documents
✅ Indicate the real condition of the car
✅ Find several car purchase options to compare

📉 Examples of indicative valuation