Accurate Auto Appraisals
Auto Analyst performs all kinds of appraisals on any type of vehicle, from classic and collectibles, to estate appraisals, charitable donations appraisals, and the increasingly common Diminished Value appraisal.
Diminished Value Appraisals
Auto Analyst specializes in "Diminished Value" Appraisals. If your car has been in an accident, chances are that its' value has been diminished as a result - even if the repair work was excellent. The later the model car or truck, and the lower the mileage at the time of the accident, the higher your diminished value will be. This can run into the thousands of dollars. Diminished value is simply the difference between what a dealer would have offered you for your vehicle without any damage history, and what they will offer you now as it is. Most insurance companies are recognizing these claims today, and Auto Analyst can help you recover this loss. Keep in mind that a car suffers diminished value only once. If your car has had a previous accident, then it is likely that your claim will be disallowed. If, on the other hand, you are the original owner, or you know that the vehicle has never suffered an accident before, you can recover this loss by making this claim and using our appraisal as your evidence of the amount of the loss. Diminished Value Appraisals are $229.00 (a travel fee may be added depending on the distance we need to go to see the vehicle. Contact us for an exact quote.) See a sample Diminished Value Appraisal here:
Estate Appraisals
Frequently the executor of an estate will need an accurate appraisal of a vehicles worth in order to properly divide up the assets among the beneficiaries. Auto Analyst has been performing this type of appraisal for over twenty years. Estate Appraisals are $129.00 (a travel fee may be added depending on the distance we need to go to see the vehicle. Contact us for an exact quote.) See a sample Estate Appraisal here.
Charitable Donation Appraisals
When you donate your car to a charitable organization you will, in most cases, need an independent appraisal of the car or trucks value from an accredited Auto Appraiser. Any vehicle with a cash value over $5000.00 will need this documentation for the IRS to accept the deduction. Auto Analyst is qualified to perform these appraisals for you. We sign and provide the forms necessary to make the deduction along with our three page condition and appraisal report. Charitable Donation Appraisals are $129.00 (a travel fee may be added depending on the distance we need to go to see the vehicle. Contact us for an exact quote.) See a sample Charitable Donation Appraisal here.
Classic and Collectible Auto Appraisals
Classic car enthusiasts know that it is sometimes difficult to reach agreement with an Insurance company on the value of a collectible car or truck. It is always better to agree on that value as soon as you seek to insure it, rather than wait to argue it out when trying to make a claim. It is also a good idea to periodically re-evaluate the worth of your classic as the value will change as time passes. Auto Analyst is the right choice to appraise your collectible for this or any other purpose. Classic Car Appraisals are $169.00 (a travel fee may be added depending on the distance we need to go to see the vehicle. Contact us for an exact quote.) See here for a sample classic car appraisal.