How TrustCar Works
The seller knows the real local value and which problems will cost you thousands later. Here's exactly how we give you the same truth before you sign and regret it.
What We Actually Check
Title brands
Salvage, rebuilt, junk, and other brand flags that affect value and legality.
Odometer consistency
Rollback detection and mileage history across states and services.
Accident & damage history
Reported collisions, structural damage, and repair records.
Recall status
Open and completed recalls from NHTSA database.
Prior owners
Number of owners and ownership timeline.
Local market value
ZIP-based pricing comps to spot overpricing.
Flood/fire/hail damage
Salvage and branded titles from weather events.
Lemon law buybacks
Manufacturer buyback or lemon law records.
What You Get Back
The $89 Premium Expert Second Opinion Report
Our team synthesizes the full history, title, accidents, recalls, and real local sold prices for comparable cars in your area. You receive a clear expert second opinion with the highest price we would pay ourselves plus specific negotiation leverage.
- • Full data synthesis from title, accidents, recalls, ownership, and local market comps
- • Human expert review by former technicians and warranty claims specialists
- • The firm maximum price we would pay on this exact car
- • Honest explanation of what issues will actually cost to fix
- • Tailored negotiation talking points for this seller + direct email access
The $99 Bundle: Premium Report + Negotiation Leverage Kit
Everything in the $89 Premium Report plus our complete Negotiation Leverage Kit — the exact scripts, checklists, and tactics our team has refined over years. Clear extra value for buyers who want to be fully prepared before meeting the seller.
- • All data synthesis, expert second opinion, max price, and tailored talking points from the Premium Report
- • Complete Negotiation Leverage Kit: word-for-word scripts for private sellers and dealers
- • Printable checklists and proven questions that create real leverage
- • Priority email support on your report and the kit
Delivery Times
| Premium Expert Second Opinion Report | Within 24 hours |
| Bundle (Premium Report + Leverage Kit) | Within 24 hours |
Most buyers choose the Bundle for the complete expert second opinion plus ready-to-use negotiation tools.
Protect Your Purchase
The $89 Premium Report gives you the expert second opinion and negotiation leverage for this car. The $99 Bundle adds the full Negotiation Leverage Kit so you have the exact scripts and process ready. For buyers who purchase multiple cars per year we offer the optional Ongoing Protection Membership ($179/yr — 3 Premium Reports included + priority + updated kits + direct support on every car). We also recommend vetted partners for extended warranties, financing, and independent inspections — services we've seen perform well in real claims.
What We Don't Do (And Why That's OK)
- • We're not a replacement for a mechanic on high-value or complex cars — always get a PPI for expensive purchases.
- • We don't guarantee every issue will appear in records — some damage is never reported. Our reports flag what is known and what to inspect in person.
- • We're not a dealership or affiliated with any car brand. We're independent and on your side only.
The seller already knows the truth about that car. Get the expert second opinion before you pay and regret it.
See the $89 Report and $99 Bundle