ATV Blue Book: Don't get ripped off when buying an ATV

A look at an ATV blue book can be a great way to make sure that you are not overpaying for your next ATV, or asking too much for the one that you are selling.





















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When it's time to sell or buy, there are a few things that you can do to make the transaction go smoothly for everyone involved. This typically begins with looking at a blue book to get a handle on the value of the ATV in question.

One of the biggest determining factors in determining the value is the age and, more importantly, the condition of the ATV. It is really important to investigate the overall condition of anything that you are buying used, because there is usually no warranty-it is sold as-is. This puts the burden on the buyer to make sure that they have a good shop thoroughly check out a machine BEFORE they buy it.

With ATVs, it is more difficult to get it to a mechanic to be inspected, but is critically important to go through the effort to either trailer it, or load it in the pickup truck to make sure you're not buying someone else's headache.

The amount of money you pay for a mechanic to look it over is money well spent. There are so many parts that wear, that you might easily miss or overlook something that a mechanic won't. Let's face it--these folks work on these machines all day and become familiar with the potential problem spots.

Once you get this done, it will be easier for you to make a determination of the condition of the machine. The categories usually range from excellent, to average, to poor. The other pricing indicator is whether it's retail, which should include a warranty, or a private sale, which usually does not include a warranty.

With all this info, you can get a pretty good idea what the machine is worth. This is not to say that the other party will agree with you. Everyone is entitled to their opinion, but this will allow you to make sure that you are not overpaying or asking the wrong amount for the machine you're selling.

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