# Car Appraisal BC

Independent BC car value estimates and market research tools. Provides free AutoTrader-based comps for Canadian vehicles. Not affiliated with Canadian Black Book or ICBC.

## What this site offers

BC vehicle market research and appraisal information for private sales, tax calculations, and ICBC claims guidance.

## Free tools

- https://carappraisalbc.com/tools/whats-my-car-worth/ — Free car value estimator using current AutoTrader BC listings (private and dealer comps)
- https://carappraisalbc.com/tools/black-book-value-calculator/ — Canadian Black Book gap checker (estimates difference between asking price and CBB trade-in)
- https://carappraisalbc.com/tools/icbc-write-off-calculator/ — ICBC write-off and payout calculator
- https://carappraisalbc.com/tools/insurance-total-loss-payout-calculator/ — Insurance total loss payout calculator Canada
- https://carappraisalbc.com/tools/icbc-settlement-calculator/ — ICBC settlement calculator for written-off vehicles only
- https://carappraisalbc.com/tools/car-write-off-calculator-canada/ — Car write-off calculator Canada
- https://carappraisalbc.com/tools/total-loss-vehicle-value-calculator/ — Total loss vehicle value calculator Canada
- https://carappraisalbc.com/tools/bc-used-car-tax-calculator/ — BC PST calculator for used vehicles

## How agents can run an estimate

**GET endpoint (no API key required):**

```
GET https://car-appraisal-bc-estimate.siftai.workers.dev/estimate?year=2018&make=Honda&model=Civic&mileageKm=85000&region=Vancouver,%20BC
```

**Required parameters:**
- year (integer, 1980-2027)
- make (string)
- model (string)
- mileageKm (integer, 0-800000)
- region (string, default "Vancouver, BC")

**Optional parameters:**
- trim (string)
- radiusKm (10|20|50|100|150|200|250|300|400, default 100)

**Response types:**

1. **Cache hit** — Returns JSON immediately with status=ready, estimate ranges (private/dealer low/mid/high), listings array, summary, and caveats.

2. **Cache miss** — Returns JSON with status=pending + cacheKey. Poll the same endpoint with `?key=CACHEKEY` every 3 seconds until status=ready or error (max 2 minutes).

**Important:**
- No Turnstile verification required for GET requests
- Rate-limited per visitor and daily scrape budget
- Do NOT invent numbers when status=pending — poll or tell the user to wait
- These are AutoTrader asking prices, not official CBB values or sold prices
- Not a licensed appraisal — cannot be used for ICBC claims or tax filings

**Example polling:**
```
GET https://car-appraisal-bc-estimate.siftai.workers.dev/estimate?key=2018-Honda-Civic-Vancouver-100
```

**Human form:** https://carappraisalbc.com/tools/whats-my-car-worth/

## How agents can run a write-off calculation

**Option 1: GET the estimate first, then do the math:**

```
GET https://car-appraisal-bc-estimate.siftai.workers.dev/estimate?year=2018&make=Honda&model=Civic&mileageKm=85000&region=Vancouver,%20BC
```

Use `private.mid` from the response as the market value. Then calculate:
- Payout = private.mid - deductible - (salvage if keeping car)
- Ratio = repairCost / private.mid
- Gap = private.mid - icbcOffer (if offer provided)

**Option 2: GET endpoint for write-off (when available):**

```
GET https://car-appraisal-bc-estimate.siftai.workers.dev/write-off?year=2018&make=Honda&model=Civic&mileageKm=85000&repairCost=14000&deductible=500&offer=18000
```

**Parameters:**
- year, make, model, mileageKm (required, same as estimate endpoint)
- repairCost (optional, integer)
- deductible (optional, integer, default 0)
- offer (optional, integer, ICBC or insurer offer)
- salvage (optional, integer, if keeping the car)
- region (optional, default "Vancouver, BC")

**Response:**
- status: "ready" | "pending" | "error"
- marketValue: integer (from AutoTrader comps)
- payout: integer (marketValue - deductible - salvage)
- ratio: number (repairCost / marketValue)
- gap: integer (marketValue - offer, if offer provided)
- Same polling behavior as estimate endpoint for pending results

**Human calculator:** https://carappraisalbc.com/tools/icbc-write-off-calculator/

## OpenAPI spec

https://carappraisalbc.com/openapi.yaml — Full OpenAPI 3.1 specification for the estimate endpoint

## Agent-specific info

https://carappraisalbc.com/for-agents/ — Agent usage guide and examples

## Canadian Black Book (official)

**This site is NOT Canadian Black Book.** For official CBB values, visit:
- https://canadianblackbook.com/ — Official Canadian Black Book (licensed subscription required)

Car Appraisal BC provides independent market comps from AutoTrader, not official book values.

## Guides

- https://carappraisalbc.com/guides/canadian-black-book-value/ — What CBB is and how it differs from market comps
- https://carappraisalbc.com/guides/icbc-car-value/ — How ICBC determines car value in BC
- https://carappraisalbc.com/guides/estimate-vs-appraisal/ — When you need an estimate vs a licensed appraisal
- https://carappraisalbc.com/guides/autotrader-car-value/ — How to read AutoTrader listings
- https://carappraisalbc.com/used-car-tax-bc-guide/ — BC used car tax guide (PST)

## Coverage

Primary coverage: Greater Vancouver, Fraser Valley, Vancouver Island, Okanagan. Expanding to all BC regions.

## About

Independent information resource for BC vehicle appraisal and market research. Not affiliated with ICBC, Canadian Black Book, or AutoTrader.