Used Car Inspection Checklist Calculator

Inspection score and expected issues cost.

Engine condition

Transmission condition

Brakes condition

Suspension condition

Tires condition

Electrical condition

Body/paint condition

Interior condition

Asking price ($)

Tab to move between fields

Overall condition score

100

Est. immediate repair cost$0.00

True cost (price + repairs)$10,000.00

Suggested offer price$10,000.00

Critical issues found0

Repair cost as % of price0%

How to Use This Calculator

Enter Engine condition, Good (smooth, no leaks), and Fair (minor issues).
Set Poor (major problems), Transmission condition, and Smooth shifts.
Adjust Minor hesitation/noise, Slipping/grinding as needed.
Review the Overall condition score result.
Use Est. immediate repair cost ($) and True cost (price + repairs) ($) to inform your decision.

What each input means

Overall condition score: 0-100 score. 80+ = good buy, 50-80 = negotiate, below 50 = walk away.
Est. immediate repair cost: Estimated cost to address all fair/poor items.
True cost (price + repairs): What you'll actually spend: asking price plus repairs.
Suggested offer price: Recommended offer accounting for needed repairs.
Critical issues found: Number of systems rated poor/needing immediate repair.
Repair cost as % of price: How much of the asking price goes toward repairs.

Identify Input Parameters
4 parameters
Engine condition = 0, Transmission condition = 0, Brakes condition = 0, Suspension condition = 0 = 9 input(s) provided
Calculate Overall condition score
Overall condition score
100 = 100
Calculate Est. immediate repair cost
0 = $0
Calculate True cost
True cost = askingPrice + totalRepairCost
10000 = $10,000