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Read the listing
CarGauge pulls the year, model, trim, mileage, price, location, and listed features into one clear analysis.
AI-powered listing intelligence
Know the deal before you buy.
CarGauge turns a private-party used-car listing into a clear deal score, fair-price estimate, risk checklist, and negotiation target.
No credit card required for a basic deal score.
Example verdictGood deal
Asking price
$18,900
$1,200 below estimate
What to expect
Clarity without false confidence.
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Plain-language answers
A verdict you can understand without knowing engines, trims, or market jargon.
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Visible cautions
Mileage, maintenance, ownership, and history concerns stay in view—not buried.
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Buyer-first guidance
Every report recommends verification, history checks, and an independent inspection.
From listing to leverage
One click. Three decisions made clearer.
Use the website or browser extension while shopping private listings. CarGauge organizes the available facts, surfaces risks, and gives you a practical next move.
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Gauge the real deal
See a simple deal score, estimated fair value, price difference, and the listing details that deserve a closer look.
Fair value
$20,100
Price difference
−$1,200
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Make a smarter offer
Get a suggested opening offer and a reasonable purchase range backed by the vehicle’s details—not guesswork.
Pay per decision
Spend a little before spending thousands.
Start with the quick signal. Unlock the full buyer brief only when a car looks serious.
Quick Check
Free
For sorting promising listings from obvious skips.
- Basic deal score
- Listing detail summary
- Fast first-pass guidance
Full Buyer Brief
One complete analysis
$4.99
- Full AI analysis
- Fair-price estimate
- Negotiation recommendation
- Ownership-cost estimate
- Common problem flags
- Maintenance forecast
Before you check a listing
Straight answers for smarter buyers.
Your next car deserves a second look
Paste the listing. Get your leverage.
See whether the price makes sense, what could cost you later, and what to offer before you message the seller.
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