Appraisal Services Offered
Actual Cash Value Reports
Tax Issues or charitable donations
Bankruptcy/repossession
Divorce/estate settlements
Pre-purchase reports before you buy or sell or restore a vehicle
Accelerated Depreciation reports
Arbritration total loss value disputes
Expert Witness testimony
Damage estimation reports
Collision damage repair monitoring
Lease end inspections
About the Appraisal
The vehicle is closely examined taking note of all the particulars, from the undercarriage to VIN/serial number/body tag, to mechanical/structural
components. All
areas are researched
and
evaluated and
then
composed into a
professionally-made
detailed report along with a CD containing 50-75 digital photographs of the vehicle in question. All data is kept on file in our database for research purposes, and should you request an update, "recommended every 5 years",
we can provide that data.
The appraisal process can take up to 14 days in certain
cases, allowing
a thorough accurate report which you will receive by courier or in
person. Interested
parties should allow 24-48 hours advance notice when booking the appraisal, in most cases the appraiser will view/photograph the vehicle at the
owner’s
location. Evening
and weekend appointments are available.
About the appraiser
With over 20 years experience in the automotive industry, Carey Scarrow,
owner/operator
of Coast Auto Appraisals, is an award-winning Journeyman Automotive Refinisher. Carey has been involved in many award-winning automotive restorations, from old school hot rods to classic sixties convertibles, to custom motorcycles. With many years of experience restoring, judging, and buying and selling vehicles of all types all over the world, 10 years of experience in an automotive dealership, and 15 years of extensive collision repair experience, he has built up a wealth of proficiency in all aspects of the automotive industry. With past and ongoing ICAR training, Carey strives for perfection in the one industry he truly has a passion for. As an automotive enthusiast, Carey understands the concerns related to the ownership of automobiles and will make every effort to accommodate your needs.
Appraisal Definition:
Main entry:
Appraise
Ap-praise
Pronunciation:
&-"prAz
Function:
transitive verb
Date:
15th century
1:
to set value on estimate the amount of
2:
to evaluate the worth, significance , or status of; especially: to give an expert judgment of the worth or merit.