How Does Carsy Work? Your Questions, Answered
From Deal Ratings to instant offers — the full picture in five minutes.
July 20, 2026
Every car on Carsy carries a Deal Rating: we compare the asking price to an Instant Market Value built from comparable sales and live listings, then label it from Great Deal to Overpriced.
Financing works before you shop. Pre-qualify with a soft credit pull — no score impact — and apply your real budget to any listing with the payment calculator.
Selling is one form: enter your VIN, we decode the specs automatically, and you get an instant offer backed by market value, or list it yourself to local buyers.