What is a price-drop alert?

On Scout Pro, Scout keeps checking the asking price of the cars it has sent you for your saved searches. When a dealer lowers the price below what it was when Scout last told you about the car, Scout emails you.

How often does Scout check for new cars?

Once a day on the Free plan, with a daily email roundup. Every six hours on Scout Pro, with an email after each check that finds new matches.

Can I cancel Scout Pro anytime?

Yes. Cancel online from Plans & billing → Manage billing. You keep Pro until the end of the month you’ve paid for and aren’t charged again.

PRICE DROP ALERTS

Price drop alerts for used cars

Dealers often lower the price of a used car that hasn’t sold. Scout Pro keeps an eye on the price of every car it has sent you for your saved searches and emails you when a dealer lowers it.

How Scout tracks used car prices

Every time Scout checks your saved searches, it compares the asking price of each matching car with the price it had when Scout last told you about it. If the dealer has lowered it, that’s a price drop: Scout Pro emails you and adds an alert in the app.

Why price drops matter when buying used

A price drop can mean a dealer is ready to move a car, and it gives you a concrete number to start a conversation. Watching several matching cars at once also shows you what similar cars are actually selling for near you.

Who gets price drop alerts

Price-drop alerts are part of Scout Pro ($9.99/month), together with checks every six hours and up to 10 active saved searches. Free accounts get a daily email roundup of matching cars.