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Part 5

Reading your report

Every section of the report, top to bottom — what it says and why it's there.

Part 5 of 122 min read

The top bar

Vehicle identity, VIN, the date and time the report was generated, and the report's overall confidence grade — always visible, never buried.

The verdict card

Your verdict (Part 4) with a two-sentence plain-English explanation. If the pricing analysis is based on estimated rather than confirmed live market data, it says so right here — in the verdict itself.

At a glance

CardWhat it tells you
Fair pricingHow the asking price compares to the market evidence — or "Pricing not assessed" when evidence is too thin.
Dealer feesWhether any fee or add-on looks out of line for your region.
OTD estimateThe full out-the-door figure from your worksheet.
OwnershipLong-term depreciation risk for this vehicle.
Safety recallsOpen NHTSA recall campaigns registered for this year/make/model — with a reminder to verify by VIN, because NHTSA recall data is issued at the year/make/model level.

What you should do right now

Numbered, concrete next moves — including negotiation points when the verdict has room, and independent-verification steps when the evidence is thin. This is the section to read standing in the parking lot.

The evidence trail

Reports show their work: which sources informed pricing (including open-web comparison listings when they're used), what elevated or capped confidence, and a "Why this verdict?" explainer. If open-web comps were used, you'll see each one listed with its source and price.

Go deeper — the four dossiers

SectionWhat's inside
Pricing breakdownHow fair-market and listed price compare, and what evidence sits behind the range.
Loan & paymentAPR, term, and the full amortization — what the loan really costs across its life.
Ownership forecastHow quickly value depreciates, year by year.
Equity timelineWhen you cross break-even — the moment you stop owing more than the car is worth.

Download PDF

Every report exports as a shareable PDF — forward it to a spouse, a lender, or the dealer (Part 9).