Get alerts for new car listings that match your search.
Save the car you want, from a used SUV under budget to a hard-to-find trim. OttoQuest watches U.S. listings for new matches and shows how each asking price compares with market value.
Daily and weekly emails are free. Get faster alerts with Pro.
- 01Tell us the car
Pick a make, model or trim, set your budget and choose your search area.
- 02Choose what to watch
Get every new match, or narrow the alert to cars priced below market.
- 03See new matches by email
Compare the asking price with market value and reach out when you find the right car.
See what’s new and what it’s worth.
When there’s a new match, the alert shows the asking price and the estimated market value where available. Open the car on OttoQuest to see the listing details and available history.
- Like for like
Same trim, same model year: a base model is never a deal next to a top trim.
- Moved to this car's miles
The value follows the mileage, reported accidents and the state it's sold in.
One click and you’re set.
A price is only cheap next to the same car.
Each car’s market value is the median of the same trim and model year (sales first, then asking prices) moved to its mileage, reported history and state. A deal asks 5–30% less than that.
- Like for like
Same trim, same model year: a base model is never a deal next to a top trim.
- Moved to this car's miles
The value follows the mileage, reported accidents and the state it's sold in.
- Enough evidence
At least 8 comparable cars behind every value, sales first.
- Too good to be true is left out
5% to 30% below value. No salvage, frame damage, theft records or modified cars.
Car listing alert questions
How do I set an alert for a used car?
Start with the make, model or trim you want. Add your budget, mileage limit and search area, then save the alert. Keep Only cars below market on for deal alerts, or turn it off to see every new listing that matches your filters.
How quickly will I get a new listing alert?
Free alerts send a daily or weekly email when there are new matches. OttoQuest Pro sends alerts between digests as we find and process new matches. Timing depends on when listings become available to OttoQuest and when we next check them.
How do you decide a car is below market?
Every listing is compared with the same trim and model year only (sales first, then asking prices) and the value is moved to the car's mileage, reported accident history and state. A deal asks 5% to 30% less than that, from at least 8 comparable cars. Bigger gaps are usually a typo or a problem, so they're left out.
Are car listing alerts free?
Daily and weekly emails are free with an OttoQuest account. Faster delivery is available with OttoQuest Pro.
Can I change or pause a listing alert?
Yes. Open Alerts in your account to edit your filters, change delivery frequency or pause an alert. You can also unsubscribe from an alert directly from any alert email.
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