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A full CarGuard AI report — bodywork, engine, history, mileage and market value — built from a buyer's photos and checks.
This is a fictional example for illustration. Your report is generated from your own car's photos and checks.
1. Vehicle information
2013 Chevrolet Captiva
- Mileage
- 138 000 km
- Asking price
- 9 990 €
- Seller
- private
- VIN
- KL1CG2669DB032190
- Country
- FR
2. Inspection summary & scores
8 photos analyzed · All 8 photos usable
Excellent result for this Captiva. The body is clean and consistent with no repaint or accident indicators, the engine starts cleanly and idles smoothly, and the guided mechanical checks all came back reassuring — no warning lights, correct fluid levels, no leaks and a clean exhaust. The asking price sits within the fair-market range. A well-kept example; just confirm the service history and you're in good shape.
3. Negotiation arguments
Fair reduction to argue for
290 € – 602 €
Suggested target price
9 388 € – 9 700 €
Asking price: 9 990 €
We found 3 concrete, evidence-based reasons to negotiate — together worth 290 €–602 € off the asking price.
Incomplete service history
Key documents (full service history) are missing — incomplete records justify a lower price.
Wear & consumables provision
Tyres, brakes and other consumables wear with age and mileage — provision for the next replacements.
Upcoming routine service
Build in the cost of the next routine service so it isn't a surprise after purchase.
More points from the inspection
- Price is fair, so leverage is limited — a small reduction for an immediate purchase is reasonable.
- If the timing belt isn't documented, ask for it to be done or adjust the price slightly.
Ready-to-send message
“Thanks for the details. Based on a full CarGuard AI inspection, I'd like to offer 9 388 €. Mainly because of: incomplete service history; wear & consumables provision; upcoming routine service. I'm a serious buyer and ready to move quickly at a fair price.”
Estimated reductions are indicative ranges to support your negotiation, not formal repair quotes. Use the inspection findings as your evidence.
4. Positive points
- Even panel gaps and consistent paint — no repaint detected.
- Clean cold start, stable idle, no abnormal engine noise.
- No dashboard warning lights; fluids at correct levels.
- No leaks under the engine; clean exhaust (no blue/white smoke).
- Asking price within the fair-market range.
5. Points to verify
- Service history to confirm with invoices (good practice).
- High-ish mileage — keep up the maintenance going forward.
6. Photo-by-photo analysis
- Bumper, grille and badges aligned and consistent.
- Tailgate gaps even on both sides.
- Door gaps consistent; uniform paint reflection.
- No tone mismatch along the body line.
- Panel gaps consistent around the front-left corner.
- Fender and door alignment normal.
- Bumper-to-quarter gap even.
- Reflector seated correctly; no overspray.
7. Questions to ask the seller
- Can you show the complete service book and invoices?
- When were the timing belt and major service last done?
- Has the car ever been in an accident, even minor?
- Are there two keys and the full handbook?
9. Recommended next steps
- Confirm the full service history and the next major service due date.
- Take a 15-20 min test drive (town + motorway), watching temperature.
- Order a VIN history check for peace of mind.
Engine Start Audio Analysis
File: engine-start.m4a
Cold start is prompt and clean, idle is stable, and no knocking, rattle, whistle or rough idle was detected in the recording. Engine sound is reassuring.
Detected sounds
Cold start is prompt and clean, idle is stable, and no knocking, rattle, whistle or rough idle was detected in the recording. Engine sound is reassuring.
The startup sound appears normal in the provided audio. No obvious suspicious noise was detected. This does not guarantee engine condition.
Questions to ask the seller
- Can you show the complete service book and invoices?
- When were the timing belt and major service last done?
This report is AI-generated from the supplied photos and checks. It is a preliminary screening tool and does not replace a professional inspection. Fictional example for illustration.
11. Engine & Mechanical Check
All guided engine & mechanical checks are reassuring: clean start, stable idle, no warning lights, correct fluids, no leaks and a clean exhaust.
Started promptly with no excessive cranking, shake or smoke.
All lights cleared after start; none stayed on.
Clean rev, no blue/white/black smoke, steady note.
Level between min/max, normal colour, no mayonnaise.
Correct level, clean coolant, no oil traces.
No active drips or wet residue observed.
No obvious mechanical concern was reported from the provided checks. This does not guarantee engine condition.
Questions to ask the seller
- Can you show the complete service book and invoices?
- When were the timing belt and major service last done?
This report is AI-generated from the supplied photos and checks. It is a preliminary screening tool and does not replace a professional inspection. Fictional example for illustration.
12. Vehicle History (recalls & complaints)
Source: NHTSA · 2013 Chevrolet Captiva
A documented, well-maintained example is the best protection on a higher-mileage diesel.
This report is AI-generated from the supplied photos and checks. It is a preliminary screening tool and does not replace a professional inspection. Fictional example for illustration.
14. Mileage consistency
Heuristic estimate based on age and recorded readings. Confirm with service history and a professional check.
17. Market value (estimate)
Asking price
9 990 €
Estimated fair range
9 200 € – 10 800 €
Heuristic estimate from the asking price adjusted for age and mileage — not an official valuation. Use it as a negotiation guide.
18. Supporting documents
2/5 provided · 1/2 key documents
- Registration / title (V5C, carte grise, US title)key
- Maintenance records / service bookkey
- Technical inspection (MOT / CT / state inspection)
- Vehicle history report (Carfax, Histovec…)
- Purchase invoice / bill of sale
Documents are recorded as provided to strengthen confidence; their content is the buyer's responsibility and should be verified with the seller and authorities.
Analysis reliability: 92%
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