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Chasing Drive valuations? In Australia, online values are ballpark figures built from recent sales, dealer and auction data, and guides like RedBook, then tempered by reality—your car’s kilometres, service history, condition, and spec/trim. Expect a gap between private sale and trade‑in; the latter pays less because dealers like profit and sleep. For a sharper number, compare like-for-like listings on Tradingpost, matching year, engine, options and distance. Add value with a clean inspection report, two keys and fresh rego; subtract for accident history, worn tyres or imaginative “mods.” In the end, any valuation is a starting bid, not a verdict—the real price is whatever a buyer hands over in AUD on the day.