Abstract: A system, method and computer program product for calculating an appraisal price for a heavy truck using a hand-held scanner for scanning a barcode containing data representative of a Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) or other unique alphanumerical identifier for a heavy truck. The scanning of the barcode allows data input and retrieval via a PDA with a database link employing bi-directional data synchronization to maintain updated information. The PDA is linked to a local database that is updated with current wholesale and retail sales data from multiple dealer databases. The updated wholesale and retail sales data is averaged and displayed to the user in response to search criteria entered by the user via the PDA and hand-held scanner, allowing the user to then determine and input an informed retail value for a specific vehicle. The local database is also provided with proprietary reconditioning data for determining and recording reconditioning costs for specific components of a heavy truck.