Last updated 2024-03-14

Actual cash value source manuals

List of actual cash value (ACV) source manuals to review for determining an ACV manually.

Sources

Sometimes it is necessary to determine ACV manually. This is done using secondary vehicle valuation sources.

The following sources can all be used to determine ACV manually

  • Total Loss Provider Market Search
  • Hemmings Motor News
  • Commercial Claims, and
  • internet websites such as
    • Kijiji
    • Autotrader
    • Craigslist
    • Car gurus, and
    • Canadian BlackBook.
      Important: Sources from internet websites must include the make, model, trim, and vehicle photos.

Details on selected sources

The following sources are particularly useful for determining a manual ACV:

Source Description and use
Black Book

The Black Book (external) is a popular source of information for understanding the ACV of a vehicle when adequate information is not available through market value research.
Dealer quotes All dealer quotes must be
  • obtained through the sales manager of a dealership
  • documented with the dealership name, sales manager’s name and the contact phone number, and
  • based on the best cash/no trade price.
Parent topic: Actual cash value policy