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# CarScout
> CarScout provides used car market intelligence: pricing data, inventory tracking, safety records, and fuel economy for 1,100+ vehicle models.
## What CarScout Does
CarScout aggregates used car market data from multiple sources to help buyers make informed decisions. The site provides:
- Real-time pricing and inventory data from nationwide dealers
- NHTSA safety recalls and consumer complaint records
- EPA fuel economy ratings and comparisons
- Historical price trends and market analysis
## Market Intelligence Pages
CarScout's market data is organized hierarchically:
- Hub: https://usecarscout.com/market (all makes)
- Make: https://usecarscout.com/market/{make} (all models for a make)
- Model: https://usecarscout.com/market/{make}/{model} (all years for a model)
- Year: https://usecarscout.com/market/{make}/{model}/{year} (detailed year data)
- Trim: https://usecarscout.com/market/{make}/{model}/{year}/{trim} (trim-level data)
### What Each Page Contains
Year pages include:
- Average price, price range, and listing count
- Price trend charts (historical pricing over time)
- Trim-level pricing breakdowns
- NHTSA recall notices and consumer complaints
- EPA fuel economy ratings by configuration
- Geographic distribution of inventory
- FAQ section with market-specific answers
## Data Sources
- **Dealer Networks**: Pricing, inventory counts, mileage, days on market, and geographic distribution from nationwide dealer listings. Updated weekly for popular vehicles, monthly for others.
- **NHTSA**: Safety recall campaigns, consumer complaints by component, crash/fire/injury/death counts
- **EPA**: Fuel economy (city/highway/combined MPG), engine specs, drivetrain, annual fuel cost, emissions scores
## Coverage
- 1,100+ vehicle models across all major makes
- Model years from 2000 to 2026
- Updated weekly for popular vehicles, monthly for less common models
- All data sourced from official government databases and dealer networks
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