Sandra C.
Thankful for the service KBB provided!
I was fortunate enough to get a new 2023 car in January. My husband drove our old car a (Ford Focus-2011). When it needed repairs, I asked my husband if it was worth spending more money (approximately 4,500) on a 12 year old car. I went online to KBB to get the value for the Focus. In truth, I did not know that the KBB website connected you to dealers who are interested in purchasing vehicles. I thought it just gave quotes on car values. During the process of evaluation they asked me specific details about the car’s condition. I was as factual as I could be, and I was given a quote. We knew the quote was low, but when we factored in the point that who every purchased the Ford Focus, would have to spend approximately $4,500 to get it running properly… the amount they quoted seemed fair. Within minutes we received an offer for the vehicle from two dealerships. We chose the one closes to our home. My husband and I took the car to the dealership. They looked over the vehicle, checking the accuracy of the defects I gave or missed. As it turned out, I forgot to list a tear on the driver’s seat, so $100 was deducted from the original quote. The whole process of the paperwork and inspection of the car took about 20 minutes. The only issue we had with the dealership was that the person who signs the checks was at one of their other facilities and we had to wait on her. But the check was signed and we finished the deal. To anyone considering KBB to sell their car, remember you are not obligated to do so. Our offer was low, but the dealership had to repair your vehicle before they could sell it to the next driver. And last, remember it is a business that wants to make a profit. For my household we didn’t want to keep spending money repairing a 12 year old car or to keep paying the extra car insurance on a parked car. We are thankful to KBB for the service they provided, if done correctly… it works!