Certified Auto Appraiser
Vehicle appraisals in Orange County
Independent, well-documented appraisals for insurance, estates, donations, divorce and claims, prepared by a certified appraiser with thirty years in the market.
Appraisal types
An appraisal for every purpose.
Fees: From $495
Insurance & agreed value
Establishes an agreed or stated value so your car is insured for what it is truly worth, not a depreciated figure.
Estate & IRS
Fair market value as of the date of death or alternate valuation date, documented for estate tax returns and probate.
Charitable donation
The qualified appraisal the IRS generally requires when a donated vehicle is claimed at more than $5,000.
Divorce & marital dissolution
An independent, defensible valuation for equitable division, prepared for attorneys, mediators and the court.
Diminished value
Documents the loss in market value after an accident and repair, to support a third-party claim.
Total loss disputes
An independent valuation when an insurer's total-loss offer does not reflect the car's actual value.
Lending & financing
Supports lenders and borrowers with a documented market value for collateral.
Collections
Single cars or entire collections, valued consistently for insurance, planning or sale.
The process
Independent, thorough and clearly documented.
Every appraisal is grounded in an inspection of the car and research into comparable sales, and is written to be understood and relied upon by insurers, attorneys and the IRS.
- Scope & feeWe confirm the purpose, the valuation date and a fixed fee upfront.
- InspectionIn person, with detailed photographs and documentation.
- ResearchComparable sales and market data relevant to the purpose.
- Written reportA clear, supported conclusion of value.
Request
Tell me what you need appraised, and why.
Include the vehicle, the purpose of the appraisal and any deadline. I'll confirm the scope and fee before any work begins.
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Request an appraisal
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