> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://www.carstoragesoftware.com/docs/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Review Classic.com market data on a vehicle > See price trends for collector vehicles and keep the market chart matched to the right car. When your facility enables Classic.com, each car record can show a **Market Data** chart with price trends for similar vehicles. This helps your team compare a customer's **Declared Value** to real market movement when discussing insurance, consignment, or sale price. ## What you will accomplish You will open the **Market Data** section on a car, read the price charts, and—when needed—point the chart at the correct Classic.com market page for that exact year, make, model, and trim. **Expected outcome:** The chart loads for the vehicle on screen, and your team can explain whether values are rising, falling, or holding steady. ## When to use market data * A customer asks whether their stored car is gaining or losing value. * You are listing a vehicle for sale and want context before setting a price. * Insurance or declared value needs a sanity check against the broader market. * The chart shows the wrong vehicle type and needs to be corrected. > [!NOTE] > > **Not every facility has this feature** > > If you do not see **Market Data** on car records, ask your manager whether Classic.com is enabled for your workspace. ## Before you start * The car has a correct **year**, **make**, **model**, and **VIN** when possible. * You can open the car record from [Cars](https://www.carstoragesoftware.com/dashboard/cars). * If you need to fix the chart source, have the Classic.com market page URL ready (the page with the live chart for that sub-market). ## Step 1: Open Market Data on the car **1. Open the car record** Go to [Cars](https://www.carstoragesoftware.com/dashboard/cars) and click **View** on the vehicle. **2. Scroll to Market Data** Inside **Vehicle Details**, scroll to the **Market Data** heading. **Expected result:** A chart loads, or you see a message that data is still loading or unavailable. **3. Read the chart tabs** Use the tabs above the chart: * **Price over time** — how average prices moved across months or years * **Price distribution** — where recent sale prices cluster * **Listings by quarter** — how many cars were listed over time **Why this matters:** Each view answers a different customer question. Price over time is the most common starting point. ![Market Data section with Price distribution tab selected showing a histogram of recent sale prices for similar vehicles](https://mintcdn.com/carstoragesoftware/YaZhPyY4b9Fq3hyS/images/cars/cars-market-data-distribution.webp?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=YaZhPyY4b9Fq3hyS\&q=85\&s=06cda1cfe34f3a5fbafa25f4951e2682) *Switch to **Price distribution** when a customer asks where most recent sales landed—not just whether the trend line went up or down.* ![Market Data section on a car detail page showing Classic.com price chart with tabs for price over time and related views](https://mintcdn.com/carstoragesoftware/YaZhPyY4b9Fq3hyS/images/cars/cars-market-data-section.webp?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=YaZhPyY4b9Fq3hyS\&q=85\&s=63d1ba0914789ae4dcec481b173c04d6) *Use the tabs above the chart to switch views. Start with **Price over time** when a customer asks whether values are rising or falling.* ## Step 2: Compare to declared value **1. Find Declared Value** Scroll to the **Insurance** section on the same page. **Declared Value** lives there. **Expected result:** You can see the customer's insured or stated value next to the market chart. **2. Talk about the gap calmly** If declared value is far above or below the chart, note it for the customer conversation. The chart is a market reference—not an appraisal of this exact car's condition. **Tip:** Condition, mileage, and provenance still matter for one vehicle. ![Insurance section showing Declared Value field near the Market Data chart on the same car record](https://mintcdn.com/carstoragesoftware/YaZhPyY4b9Fq3hyS/images/cars/cars-insurance-declared-value-market.webp?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=YaZhPyY4b9Fq3hyS\&q=85\&s=6cd266b7b6a165c31f554cc95905e00c) *Compare **Declared Value** in **Insurance** with the market chart in one scroll. That helps calm insurance renewal conversations without opening a second screen.* ## Step 3: Fix the market source (when the chart looks wrong) If the chart shows the wrong generation or trim, you can point it at the correct Classic.com market page. **1. Open the edit dialog** In **Market Data**, open the management action to edit the Classic market source (your team may see **Edit Classic market source** or a similar control on the chart). **Expected result:** A dialog titled **Edit Classic market source** opens. **2. Paste the Classic market URL** Copy the URL from Classic.com—the market page with the live chart for that exact sub-market (not a single listing). Paste it into **Classic market URL**. **3. Click Load taxonomy from URL** Click **Load taxonomy from URL**. The system fills make, model, generation, and trim fields to match Classic.com labels. > [!TIP] > > **Why load taxonomy?** > > Classic.com uses specific labels for generations and trims. Loading from the URL reduces guesswork and keeps your chart aligned with their data. **4. Adjust if needed, then save** Review the filled fields. Change any that still look wrong, then click **Save + Refresh Market Data**. **Expected result:** The chart reloads for the corrected market segment. ![Edit Classic market source dialog showing Classic market URL field and Load taxonomy from URL button](https://mintcdn.com/carstoragesoftware/YaZhPyY4b9Fq3hyS/images/cars/cars-market-data-edit-dialog.webp?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=YaZhPyY4b9Fq3hyS\&q=85\&s=d477cbcd08a79bb12cf90260bb18d7cc) *Use the Classic.com market page URL—not a single car listing URL—when you fix the chart source.* ## Step 4: Open Classic.com in a new tab (optional) When a chart is linked, you may see a Classic.com logo link in the **Market Data** header. Click it to open the full market page on Classic.com in a new browser tab. **Expected result:** You can share or review the same market data your customer sees on industry sites. ## Common mistakes to avoid * Do not paste a URL to one listing. Use the **market** page for that model generation. * Do not treat the chart as a formal appraisal—it is a market trend reference. * Do not forget to fix year, make, and model on the car first when they are wrong—the chart depends on accurate vehicle identity. ## Troubleshooting > [!WARNING] > > **Market Data never loads** > > Check that the car has a valid year, make, and model. If the section stays empty, ask an admin whether Classic.com is enabled and whether the VIN is correct. > [!TIP] > > **Load taxonomy from URL failed** > > Open the Classic.com page in your browser and confirm it is a market chart page. Copy the URL again without tracking parameters at the end. ## What to do next * Update **Declared Value** in [View and edit vehicle details](/docs/cars/view-and-edit-vehicle-details.md) when insurance needs to match current market talk. * If the customer is selling, continue with marketplace steps in your facility's for-sale workflow (see [Cars overview](/docs/cars/overview.md) quick links). This documentation is built and hosted on [Mintlify](https://mintlify.com), a developer documentation platform.