Dealers’ Guide

Dealers Guide provides statistical data on actual car sales in New Zealand since 1959.

Retail prices are based on advertised prices of vehicles in good condition with low kilometres (see “Guide Condition” below). Retail prices are compiled from New Zealand Licensed Motor Vehicle Dealers (LMVD) retail prices.

Definition of “Guide Condition”

Engine: Operating efficiently and showing no abnormality regarding oil or fuel consumption, compression or engine bearing wear. Exhaust system free from cracks and leakage.

Cooling System: Operating efficiently.

Integral construction members: Free from cracks, other serious defects and repaired fractures: also free from distortion, looseness of any joints or excessive rust.

Transmission: Operating efficiently with no abnormal play or noise; free from oil leakage. Clutch or torque converter efficient in all respects, and not requiring immediate replacement.

Suspension and shock absorbers: Sound and operating efficiently.

Steering: Operating efficiently. Wheels correctly aligned, joints and bearings free from abnormal play.

Brakes: Efficient in all respects and not requiring to be relined or replaced immediately.

Tyres: Sound and having at least 50% of tread and complying with State roadworthy regulations.

Electric and hydraulic equipment: Alternator, starter, ignition, lighting, control gear and other electric or hydraulic equipment functioning efficiently; battery able to hold charge; wiring and connections in good order.

Bodywork: Sound and reasonably well maintained; free from dents or with any damage repaired. Paint work polished, doors, windows, sun roof, hood, etc operating correctly.

Upholstery: Reasonably well maintained and free from unsightly repairs, stains and burns.

Registration: Complying with Warrant of Fitness requirements in all respects and carrying approximately six months registration.

Price Variations

All vehicles valuations within our Dealers’ Guide product are said to be in “Guide Condition” (see above). Any variations may effect a vehicle’s value, and allowances should be made for these Listed below are the major factors affecting a vehicle’s value.

Condition: All vehicles are assumed to be in “Guide Condition” (see above). A vehicle that is in either substantially better or worse condition than outlined in this section, may require figures to be adjusted accordingly.

Kilometres: 14,000 km is assumes to be an average distance that most vehicles travel in any one year. Vehicles that travelled substantially more or less than 14,000 kilometres per year require figures to be adjusted. This is done automatically for the Dealers Guide valuations from CarJam.

Equipment Level: All vehicles are valued with standard features and do not include any optional extras. Optional extras can effect a vehicle’s value, therefore any extras above standard equipment levels may require figures to be adjusted.

Regional: A vehicle’s value can be affected by it’s geographical location. This can be due to the vehicle being sold in an environment that is foreign to its designed purpose, increased desirability in a specific area, or excess transport and relocation expenses. These factors may require a vehicle to be valued individually or adjusted according to the location and situation.