What Car? app offers free UK car valuations

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What Car? is a long running UK monthly car magazine, with a well respected buyers guide section, which helps buyers select the right car and get the best possible price. A key part of the process, especially when buying a second hand car, is getting an accurate valuation, and this is where the What Car? app for Windows Phone comes in handy, providing a free valuation of any UK car up to 12 years old.

The valuations, according to What Car?, are "are compiled by experts from a range of sources - including dealers, private sales, auctions and classified advertisements across the UK" and cover all "makes, models, engines and trim levels covered, plus correction for mileage".

To get a valuation you search for a car specifying make, model, body style, version, year, and (optionally) mileage. The app will then supply you with a results pivot view. The first page (valuation) displays a list price and target price (new car); or a dealer price, private price, part exchange, and trade price (used car). The second page (review) shows reviews scores and rating drawn from the What Car? website and magazine. The third page (similarly priced) shows a thumbnail gallery of cars with pricing similar to the search result. Results can be saved to "my cars" or "wish list" for quick retrieval, shared with friends via email or social networks, or pinned to the Start Screen.

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The app also includes a dealer locator feature. Using the phone's GPS the app shows local garages in both a list and on a thumbnail map. Tapping on a dealer on either the map or list opens a page showing additional details, such as telephone number and stock (car type) details. There's also a handy link to the built in Maps app for directions.

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Marketplace description:

Get your FREE valuation of any UK car up to 12 years old. Free app, no subscription charge. Includes car dealer locator, map integration and What Car? Target Price. Our free car valuations are compiled by experts from a range of sources - including dealers, private sales, auctions and classified advertisements across the UK - and are updated daily. All makes, models, engines and trim levels covered, plus correction for mileage.

What Car? can be downloaded from the Windows Phone Marketplace for free. It is only available in the UK.

Source / Credit: AAWP App Directory