# Kelley Blue Book Valuation MCP > Kelley Blue Book Valuation provides real-time vehicle market data and pricing estimates through an MCP connection. Search for cars by make, model, or year, instantly calculate trade-in values using mileage and condition details, and pull technical specifications directly from the KBB database. ## Overview - **Category:** data-analytics - **Price:** Free - **Tags:** vehicle-valuation, market-data, trade-in-value, automotive-research, pricing-data, car-discovery ## Description Need to know what a car is really worth? Connect your AI agent to this MCP to access comprehensive vehicle valuation data straight from Kelley Blue Book. You can ask natural language questions like, 'What's the trade-in value for a 2018 Ford Focus with high mileage in Dallas?' and get a precise range immediately. This isn't just searching; it’s pulling market intelligence based on VIN numbers, specific trim levels, or regional pricing shifts. When you connect this MCP via Vinkius, your agent gains access to thousands of structured data points—everything from listing available years to comparing current market trends against historical records. You stop cross-referencing spreadsheets and start getting definitive answers in conversation. ## Tools ### get_vehicle_by_vin Retrieves comprehensive vehicle data using the 17-character Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). ### get_market_trends Pulls current market trends and regional pricing shifts for automotive segments. ### get_vehicle_valuation Calculates the estimated market value, including trade-in and private party values, for a specific vehicle. ### get_vehicle_details Fetches full technical specifications and pricing details, such as trim levels, for any given car model. ### list_makes_by_year Lists all available makes of vehicles that were produced during a specific year. ### list_models_by_make Provides a list of vehicle models associated with a specified make and year. ### list_trim_styles Lists specific body styles, like 'Sedan' or 'SUV', that apply to a given vehicle trim. ### list_vehicle_trims Generates a list of all available trims for a chosen vehicle model. ### list_available_years Retrieves a master list of every year currently indexed in the KBB database. ### search_vehicles Searches the entire catalog to find vehicles by specifying make, model, and target year. ## Prompt Examples **Prompt:** ``` What is the trade-in value for a 2020 Honda Civic with 30,000 miles? ``` **Response:** ``` Fetching KBB data... For a 2020 Honda Civic in 'Good' condition with 30k miles in ZIP 90210, the estimated trade-in value is between $18,500 and $20,200. ``` **Prompt:** ``` Search for vehicles models for Toyota in 2023. ``` **Response:** ``` Retrieving 2023 Toyota models... I found several models including Camry (ID: 123), Corolla (ID: 456), RAV4 (ID: 789), and Tacoma (ID: 012). Which one would you like to explore? ``` ## Capabilities ### Determine estimated trade-in value Provide mileage, condition, and a ZIP code to get the anticipated private party or dealer sale price range for any vehicle. ### Identify specific vehicle models and years Search across the entire KBB database by listing available makes or models within a given year. ### Lookup data using VINs Use a 17-character Vehicle Identification Number to pull immediate technical specifications and vehicle history details. ### Analyze regional pricing shifts Pull current market trends to understand how local economies or model popularity affect overall car values right now. ## Use Cases ### Valuing a trade-in car for the dealership A dealer needs an instant value. They give their agent the VIN and mileage, and the agent uses `get_vehicle_by_vin` followed by `get_vehicle_valuation`. The result is a precise, defensible valuation range they can quote to the seller. ### Researching car options for a client A buyer wants to see what kind of SUVs are available from Toyota in 2023. They prompt their agent, which uses `list_makes_by_year` and then `list_models_by_make`, providing a comprehensive list of options and IDs. ### Writing an article on market slowdowns A financial analyst needs to track how certain models are depreciating across different regions. They use `get_market_trends` multiple times, comparing current data against historical norms to prove their thesis. ### Confirming a car's exact trim level A buyer found an ad for a 'Sport Edition,' but isn't sure what that means. They use `list_vehicle_trims` after identifying the model to see every official body style and trim available. ## Benefits - Know the actual trade-in range. Instead of guessing, you input mileage and condition to get a reliable estimated market valuation using `get_vehicle_valuation`. - Identify model options instantly. Need to know what was available? You can list makes by year or search for vehicles to narrow down your research using `search_vehicles`. - Deep technical dive on any car. Use `get_vehicle_details` to pull every spec—engine size, trim level, features—for a specific model without leaving the chat window. - Verify VIN data in seconds. If you have a 17-character Vehicle Identification Number, `get_vehicle_by_vin` pulls all associated specs and history immediately. - Stay ahead of market changes. Don't rely on outdated listings; run `get_market_trends` to see how current local factors are impacting pricing right now. ## How It Works The bottom line is that you talk to your AI client like talking to an expert appraiser; it handles all the database lookups behind the scenes. 1. Subscribe to the MCP and provide your KBB API Key in the Vinkius dashboard. 2. Prompt your AI agent with a request—for example, asking for the value of a specific car or listing available models for a year. 3. The connection executes the necessary tool calls and returns structured market data, which your agent then presents as a clear answer. ## Frequently Asked Questions **How do I get a trade-in value using Kelley Blue Book Valuation?** Use the `get_vehicle_valuation` tool. You need to provide three key pieces of information: the car's year/model, its estimated mileage, and its current condition (e.g., 'Good'). **Can I find out what models were sold in a specific year?** Yes, you can use `list_makes_by_year` first to see all brands for that year. Then, run `list_models_by_make` on the brand you care about. **Is `get_vehicle_by_vin` better than searching by make/model?** Yes, using the VIN is superior because it provides a unique, non-ambiguous data stream. It bypasses potential naming inconsistencies that might occur when only searching by name. **What if I don't know the year of the car?** You can start broad by using `list_available_years` to narrow down the time frame, or use a VIN lookup with `get_vehicle_by_vin`, which will provide the exact model year. **Does this MCP help me understand market changes?** Absolutely. Run `get_market_trends` to pull current data on how regional pricing shifts or specific models are performing in the broader market right now.