Other products include vehicle identification number (VIN) decoding software, projected residual values, inventory management tools, and lead generation applications.
Black Book data is published daily in multiple electronic formats including data feeds, internet-based applications, handheld PDAs, Web-enabled cell phones, Pocket PCs, BlackBerry and Palm devices, smart phones, Micro Browsers, online trade appraisal services, and in a variety of other custom products.
Black Book is issued weekly, reflecting the latest prices direct from actual or online automobile dealers.
[3] Black Book collects data from wholesale auctions it attends in person or online, applies adjustments and compares them against dealer advertised prices.
[4] Assessing car value is dependent on several factors including make, model, year, condition, accessories and mileage of the vehicle.