More than 60 percent of cars, vans, and trucks on the road are 12 years old or older, and the used-car business is booming -- yet most consumers don't know how much to ask for their vehicle when selling it, or what to pay when buying a used car. Everyone has heard of the "Blue Book" value of a used car, but until 1993, the Blue Book was sold only to auto dealers, financial institutions, and other businesses. Now anyone can own this recognized authority in used vehicle pricing -- the only guide to cover up to 15 years of values. Updated twice a year, the consumer edition of the Kelley Blue Book: -- Includes the VIN (Vehicle information Number), original list price, and two retail values (for "good" and "excellent" condition) on both domestic and imported vehicles, from 1982 through 1996 -- Gives acceptable mileage ranges for each year of production -- Tells how specific optional factory features (sun roofs, sound systems, power accessories, and transmission types) should affect the asking price -- Provides easy-to-use schedules listing yearly retail values for optional factory equipment The introduction explains how to use the various tables and the difference between an "excellent" and a "good" vehicle. It details the kind of reconditioning consumers should perform before putting their vehicle on the market, and alerts buyers to the not-so-obvious reconditioning dealers often perform.

Any savvy consumer can now buy or sell a used car with confidence, using the renowned Kelley Blue Book as a guide. Updated twice a year, this book covers over 10,000 car models, and includes any and all pertinent information.

First published in 1926 to help auto dealers and financial institutions assess used car values, it has become the most trusted resource for automotive pricing and value information. Now in its tenth year, the Consumer Edition of the guide provides the general public with information traditionally restricted to the trade. The July-December edition covers model years 1988 listing vehicle identification numbers and original list prices, as well as trade-in, private-party, and retail values for vehicles in good condition

Everyone has heard of the "blue book" value of a used car, but until 1993, the Blue Book was sold only to auto dealers, financial institutions, and other businesses. Now, with this consumer's edition, readers can find out what they need to know about factory features, mileage, original list prices, and more, before they purchase a used car or truck.

More than 60 percent of the cars and trucks on the road are 12 years old or older and the used car business is booming, yet most consumers have little idea what to ask for when selling a vehicle or what to expect to pay for one. Updated twice a year, the consumer edition of the Kelley Blue Book includes the original list price, two retail values (for "good" and "excellent" condition) on domestic and imported vehicles, acceptable mileage rates, and more.