Vehicle identity is the beginning
Registration-led data can reduce effort and improve consistency, but the system still needs to understand condition, missing components, keys, documents, access and whether the vehicle can be moved safely.
Collection changes the offer
Distance alone is not enough. A difficult non-runner, restricted access, unsuitable truck or unavailable collection slot can change the cost materially. Quote software should use capacity and exception rules where possible.
The value must be tested against the outcome
The quoted purchase price only makes sense when compared with collection, processing and downstream income. A mature system learns from accepted offers and realised vehicle contribution rather than treating every quote as an isolated marketing event.