Free appraisals at all 8 stores · OH & MI
Free car appraisal: find out what your car is really worth
What's my car worth? · Plate or VIN
Free, no obligation, and good for 7 full days.
Not an algorithm
A real appraiser. One firm number.
Get a free car appraisal from a real Reineke appraiser, not an algorithm. We look at your actual car, truck, SUV or van, in store or from photos, and give you one firm number you can use today. It's free, it's fast, and you're under no obligation to sell.
We have appraised vehicles for Ohio and Michigan drivers since 1960. Today we appraise and buy around 6,500 vehicles a year across 8 stores, so we know exactly what cars are worth in this market.
- Appraising since
- 1960
- Vehicles a year
- 6,500
- Offer good for
- 7 days
- Cost to you
- $0
What you get
What you get with a free Reineke car appraisal
Free, no obligation, and good for 7 days.
One firm number
Not a range that changes when you arrive.
The reasons behind it
We show you what we found and how it affected your value.
Good for 7 days
An offer good for 7 days if you decide to sell.
Your choice of how to use it
Sell for cash, trade in, or simply keep the number.
No fees and no pressure
Getting your car appraised costs nothing.
Four steps
How to get a vehicle appraised
Start online.
Enter your plate or VIN, or the year, make and model, plus mileage and condition.
Choose in-store or remote.
Bring it to any of our 8 stores, or send photos for a remote car appraisal.
Get your appraisal.
One firm number with an explanation.
Decide.
Sell it for cash, use it as a trade-in, or walk away. It’s your call.
1 visitDone while you wait
While you wait
How long does it take to appraise a car?
An in-store car appraisal at Reineke is usually done while you wait. During the appraisal, our appraiser:
- Walks around the outside, checking body panels, glass, tires and rust
- Checks the interior, electronics and dashboard warning lights
- Takes a short test drive to check the engine, transmission and brakes
- Runs a vehicle history report
- Compares your car with what similar vehicles sell for on our lots
A remote appraisal from photos usually comes back quickly. Call (419) 435-7741 if you'd like an update.
Five areas
What our appraisers check
What is my car worth?
Why a real appraisal beats an online estimate
Online estimate
A range
Online car value tools are a good starting point, but they work from averages. They can't see your brand-new tires, your folder of service records, or the rust starting on your rocker panels. They don't know that a 4x4 truck sells faster in Findlay in November than in July.
- Works from averages
- Changes once a buyer sees the car
Reineke appraisal
One numberfirm
That's why online estimates often change once a buyer sees the car. A Reineke appraisal is based on your vehicle and our local market. It turns into a real offer you can take the same day, not a guess.
- Based on your actual vehicle
- A real offer you can take today
Before you come in
How to raise your car's appraisal value
A few small steps before your appraisal can make a real difference:
Skip big repairs: read should I fix my car before selling it? More tips: getting your vehicle ready for an appraisal.
Book my free appraisal- 01
Clean it inside and out
First impressions count.
- 02
Bring every key and fob
Replacing a missing fob is expensive, and it comes off the value.
- 03
Bring your service records
Especially on a high-mileage car.
- 04
Fix the small, cheap things
A burned-out bulb, low tire pressure, a missing cap.
- 05
Skip big repairs
They rarely pay you back.
Does repairing a cracked windshield
increase a cash appraisal offer?
Sometimes. A cracked windshield lowers your appraisal because the buyer has to replace it. If your insurance covers glass with little or no deductible, replacing it first can raise your offer by more than it costs you. If you'd pay full price, it's often a wash.
Car appraisal near me
Looking for a car appraisal near me? Visit any of 8 Reineke stores
Get your free car appraisal at any Reineke location:
Findlay, OH
Reineke Ford Lincoln
Reineke Honda
Appraisal in FindlayLima, OH
Reineke Ford Lincoln
Reineke Nissan
Appraisal in LimaFostoria, OH
Reineke Ford
Appraisal in FostoriaTiffin, OH
Tiffin Ford Lincoln
Appraisal in TiffinNorth Baltimore, OH
Reineke Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Appraisal in North BaltimoreSouthgate, MI
Southgate Honda
Appraisal in Southgate
FAQ
Car appraisal questions
Yes. There’s no fee, and no obligation to sell or buy.
You can visit any Reineke store during its opening hours. Check your nearest store’s hours, or call ahead, and an appraiser will be ready when you arrive.
At Reineke, yes. The same number can be taken as cash or as trade-in credit.
Yes. Send photos and your VIN for a remote appraisal, or call (419) 435-7741 for a starting price.
Yes. Send photos or call us. See Sell a Damaged Car.
No. Mileage affects the number, but we appraise and buy cars well past 100,000 miles. See selling a car with high mileage.
The vehicle, all keys and fobs, a photo ID, and the title or your loan details.
It never hurts. Our appraisal is free, is done while you wait, and is good for 7 days, so you can compare.
At Reineke they’re the same number. The only difference is the sales tax saving you get when you trade in toward your next vehicle.
Yes. Get a free car dealer quote from Reineke and compare it with other cash-for-cars prices. Our offer is good for 7 days, so you have time to shop around.
Still have a question about your appraisal?
(419) 435-7741
Find out what your car is worth today
- Free
- No obligation
- Offer good for 7 days
- 8 stores in Ohio and Michigan