Appraisal Services
Documentation of your vehicle’s value and condition is important not only for your own insurance company’s records but also in case you might have to deal with another driver’s insurance company. In the event of an accident, independent documentation of the vehicle is essential to settle a claim. A thorough and certified appraisal by American Auto Appraisers is an important tool when negotiating with insurance companies.
Documentation on a vehicle’s condition and value can also be used for financial lending requirements, tax deductible donations and estate planning. A certified appraisal is an important part of the documented record and history should you decide to sell the automobile. Our cost for this service begins at$199 and may also include a fee of 40 cents for each mile of travel.
American Auto Appraisers also appraises vehicles for tax-deductible donations to the non-profit organization that you choose. A vehicle valued at $5000 or more must be appraised and accompanied by a signed IRS form. Our fees begin at $199 and we will also provide the signed IRS form along with the appraisal. A travel fee of 40 cents per mile may apply.
Property Settlement
An official appraisal of your vehicle is also important to establish the true market value of your automobile. This appraisal is essential in legal settlements, like divorce or estate. Our fees begin at $199 and a travel fee of 40 cents per mile may apply.
Diminished Value Claims
Diminished value of a vehicle occurs when it is damaged in an accident and then accurately repaired or through depreciation. A diminished value is the value of a car after depreciation or damage and repair has occurred. This appraisal is especially helpful in insurance claims since we are an independent appraiser and offer an official and unbiased report. Our fees for this service begin at $249 and a travel fee of 40 cents per mile may apply. For only $19.95 you get a range of the value amount your vehicle may have lost due to depreciation or damage.
Property Settlement
An official appraisal of your vehicle is also important to establish the true market value of your automobile. This appraisal is essential in legal settlements, like divorce or estate. Our fees begin at $199 and a travel fee of 40 cents per mile may apply.
Diminished Value Claims
Diminished value of a vehicle occurs when it is damaged in an accident and then accurately repaired or through depreciation. A diminished value is the value of a car after depreciation or damage and repair has occurred. This appraisal is especially helpful in insurance claims since we are an independent appraiser and offer an official and unbiased report. Our fees for this service begin at $249 and a travel fee of 40 cents per mile may apply. For only $19.95 you get a range of the value amount your vehicle may have lost due to depreciation or damage.
Total Loss Value
If your insurance company has claimed your vehicle a “Total Loss” American Auto Appraisers can help you establish the value of your automobile at the time of loss. Our fees for this service begin at $249 and a travel fee of 40 cents may apply.
Lending Requirement
Independent appraisals are also important in establishing a true market value of the vehicle you are planning to buy.
Individual lenders, banks, and credit unions may require an independent company to appraise the vehicle. Our fees for this service begin at$199 and a travel fee of 40 cents per mile may also apply. Our appraisal reports may be faxed or emailed directly to your lender when you request.
