Smarter car buying

Is this used car worth the asking price?

Get a free deal analysis with pricing context and potential red flags before you contact the seller. Check a private seller or dealer listing and decide what to ask before you buy.

No account required. CARFAX and negotiation upgrades are optional.

Free

Core deal analysis

None

Account required to start

Optional

Paid upgrades

Sample report — view full example

2018 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid

Review title risks

$16,999

Saved market estimate: $22,500

Vehicle historySalvage title
Structural damage and total loss reported.
Carfax: $7.99 $44.99
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Quick walkthrough

See What ShibaAuto Does

Watch how ShibaAuto turns car details, Carfax, and negotiation guidance into a clear buying plan.

1

Enter the vehicle, seller, and price details.

2

Review market value, history, and risk signals.

3

Use inspection guidance and negotiation tactics before you offer.

Detailed walkthrough

Private vs Dealer Diagnostics

Instantly read risk signals, pricing confidence, and seller behavior.

Discounted Carfax Reports

Get reports at member pricing with AI summaries that flag what to watch closely.

Negotiation Intelligence

Use repair price analysis, target pricing, and scripts to negotiate with leverage.

Choose your level of help

Three ways to buy smarter

Start with the core analysis, then add guided negotiation or a professional advisor when the deal needs more support.

Free analysis

Start with private or dealer deal analysis, pricing context, and risk signals.

Guided negotiation

Upgrade to personalized scripts, repair price analysis, and a counteroffer ladder.

Professional advisor

Bring in a human advisor when you want expert help handling the conversation.

Built for private sellers and dealers

Private seller risk, dealer markup, title concerns, repair estimates, and negotiation leverage are different signals. ShibaAuto separates them so the report matches how the vehicle is being sold.

Dealer markup detection and fee negotiation contextPrivate seller title, ownership, and fraud-risk signalsRepair price analysis, scripts, and target price range

Customer feedback

3637+ users are using ShibaAuto to help them find their car

MingFang Wu

Austin, TX

I was comparing two SUVs and kept getting distracted by the monthly payment. The pricing snapshot helped me focus on the asking price and the questions I needed to ask.

Daniel Brooks

Denver, CO

Easy to start without an account. I would like to paste a listing link instead of entering the details manually.

Sofia Ramirez

Phoenix, AZ

The inspection checklist was the most useful part for me. I had it open on my phone when I went to see the car, and it helped me remember to ask for maintenance records.

Adam Johnson

Columbus, OH

Clear explanations and a straightforward process.

Priya Shah

Raleigh, NC

I liked that the report separated pricing from vehicle history. A low price can look exciting until you read the title details. I still arranged an independent inspection before deciding.

Marcus Reed

Atlanta, GA

The sample report made it much easier to understand what I would get before entering my own car.

Olivia Chen

Seattle, WA

Buying my first used car felt overwhelming. Having a list of seller questions gave me a place to start. I did not need every paid feature, so I appreciated being able to stay on the free path.

Noah Wilson

Madison, WI

Useful overview. Some of the wording could be shorter on mobile, but the main numbers were easy to find.

Isabella Torres

San Diego, CA

I liked being able to check the car first and create an account afterward.

Lucas Morgan

Nashville, TN

The negotiation playbook helped me organize my points instead of just asking for a discount. I could explain why I wanted to discuss the tires and maintenance before agreeing on a price.

Amara Lewis

Charlotte, NC

Good checklist for a private seller purchase. I would love a printable version to bring with me.

Benjamin Park

Portland, OR

The history summary put the important issues in one place. I still read the report itself, but the summary helped me know which sections deserved a closer look.

Maya Benett

Minneapolis, MN

Simple enough to use while looking at listings on my phone.

Gabriel Santos

Tampa, FL

The repair estimate was a helpful starting point. I got a local quote before using it in my offer, and it was good to see that the report called it an estimate.

Avery Mitchell

Kansas City, MO

I was tempted by a car priced below everything else I had seen. The report reminded me to ask why it was cheaper and check the title before getting too attached.

Leila Hassan

Richmond, VA

The seller questions helped me have a more focused conversation.

Owen Foster

Salt Lake City, UT

I appreciated seeing what was included for free. The optional upgrades were easier to understand once I had viewed the example.

Natalie Kim

Sacramento, CA

Being able to save the evaluation and come back later was convenient. I reviewed it again before my test drive instead of trying to remember everything.

Julian Rivera

San Antonio, TX

The counteroffer guidance made the conversation feel less intimidating. I treated it as preparation and adjusted my questions after seeing the vehicle.

Grace Thompson

Indianapolis, IN

A useful second opinion on a listing. I would like more detail about how the market estimate is calculated, but the next steps were clear.

Ready to evaluate your next car?

Start with a free deal analysis to understand the asking price and potential red flags.

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