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Please read our testimonials...our clients say it best! Nationwide mobile inspections, appraisal, and arbitration services. Let one of the nation's largest Auto Appraisal Companies put over 25 years of experience to work for you!

General Info
Our nationwide network of inspectors and certified appraisers can assist with any auto appraisal need, including insurance, loan, bankruptcy, divorce, lease-turn, and estate services. Pre-purchase and Pre-Sale inspections of classic and late model cars can be performed on site anywhere in the U.S., as well as some locations in Canada, with services including underbody photos, magnet testing, and test drives. Our nationally certified appraisers provide appraisals and arbitration service for hundreds of Total Loss and Diminished Value cases each year. Vehicle consignment available in some areas. Visit www.autoappraise.com for further details. We can also offer Assistance/Services Every Saturday and Sunday by APPOINTMENT ONLY.
Business History
IAAA Certified appraiser Jason Phillips founded Auto Appraise, Inc. in 1991 as a local vehicle inspection and appraisal service. Since that time, the company has exploded nationally, with over 250 contracted inspectors and two full-time certified appraisers. Among its many other national clients, Auto Appraise is contracted and referred by Dort Federal Credit Union, Navy Federal Credit Union, Honda Financial Services, the Department of Defense, and the Internal Revenue Service.
Services/Products
* Pre-Purchase Inspections * Classic Car Insurance Appraisals * Divorce, Bankruptcy, and Estate Settlements * Charitable Donations * Insurance Total Loss Disputes * 3rd Party Arbitration/Umpire Services * Industry Recognized Expert Witness * Accident Claims Adjusting, Including Automotive, Semi, Etc. * Heavy Equipment and RV's BRAND * AC * Acura * Allard * Alfa * Romeo * American * LaFrance * Audi * AMC * Aston-Martin * Austin-Healey * Avanti * Bently * BMW * Bugatti * Buick * Cadillac * Checker * Chevrolet * Chrysler * Citroen * Cobra * Corvair * Crosley * Daewoo * Datsun * Delorean * Dodge * Duessenberg * Eagle * Edsel * Ferrari * Fiat * Fleetwood * Ford * Geo * GMC * GTO * Holden * Honda * Hudson * Hummer * Hyundai * Imerail * Infiniti * Interantional * Isuzu * Jaguar * Jeep * Jensen * Kaiser * KIa * Lamborghini * Land Rover * Lancia * LeSalle * Lexus * Lincoln * Lotus * MG * Mangusta * Maserati * Mazda * McLaren * Mercedes-Benz * Mercury * Mini * Mitsubishi * Morgan * Nash * Nissan * Oldsmobile * Opel * Packard * Peugeot * Plymouth * Pontiac * Porsche * Renault * Rolls Royce * Saab * Saleen * Saturn * Scion * Shelby * Smart * Studebaker * Stutz * Subaru * Sunbeam * Suzuki * Talbott-Largo * Toyota * Truimph * Tucker * Vauxhall * Volkswagen * Volvo * Willys * Zimmer **Models** Specializing In: * Barracuda * Camaro * Challenger * Chevelle * Corvette * Cougar * Firebird * Mustang * Roadrunner * Shelby * Thunderbird **Motorcycles** * Aprilia * ATK * Benelli * BMW * Boss * Hoss * Buell * Carver * Cheetah * Cheetah Trikes * Chongqing * Ecstasy * Cycles * Electric * Moto * Eller * Gambler * Ghezzi & Brian * Happy Motorcycle * Harley-Davidson * Hercheemoto
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all major credit cards, check, debit, visa, mastercard, discover
Location
Nationwide mobile service, we come to you! 310 locations.
Amenities
Knowledgeable On-Site Appraisers and Inspectors Available Nationwide
Accreditation

Certified Appraisers

Associations
International Automotive Appraisers Association member
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otto65

08/06/2012

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Jason and his crew do an outst...

Jason and his crew do an outstanding job. They have completed three appraisals for me in the last seven years and I have no complaints. They are professional, knowledgeable and a pleasure to deal with. The reports they compiled were extremely detailed and very accurate. These types of reports are valuable to both buyers and sellers of vehicles. I highly recommend Auto Appraise.

frankgia

06/28/2012

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This is one great place to cal...

This is one great place to call if your under the gun trying to buy an antique auto. Jason helped us to decide what is garbage and what is good when looking to buy . He fit me into his busy schedule when he learned I was flying in from New York to look at a classic. He went thru this vehicle and saved me from making a bad mistake. Thanks again Jason and Auto Appraise.

laree67

06/24/2012

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These guys are AWESOME!!! The...

These guys are AWESOME!!! They'll lead you in the direction you need and take excellent care of you every step of the way!!! Call them NOW!!!

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Cw C.

06/13/2012

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Jason Phillips did a tremendou...

Jason Phillips did a tremendous job on my vintage car auto appraisal from beginning to end. Firstl, he went far above the call of duty to rush to where the car was, well after normal business hours, to help me get ahead of a local potential competing buyer on the same day that I made contact with him. The inspection was extremely thorough and documented with a vast number of detailed pictures. The pictures and inspection findings were key to my understanding the pros and cons of the car and my being able to manage the seller's expectations on a realistic price for the car based on objective facts. I would recommend this firm's services to anyone and will certainly reach out to them when I am next considering the long-distance purchase of a vintage car.

drbill2010

06/10/2012

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I've had Jason evaluate severa...

I've had Jason evaluate several cars for me. His guys are very thorough and spot-on. It's like I'm there myself!

monicaadams

05/30/2012

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Excellent Customer Service! I...

Excellent Customer Service! I wish all businesses valued their customers the way Auto Appraise does!! Jason, Jennifer and the rest of the staff were extremely helpful, knowledgeable and curteous. I couldn't have asked for a better experience.

dpierson

05/28/2012

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I would recommend Auto Apprias...

I would recommend Auto Appriase to anyone considering the purchase of a classic or muscle car. The appraiser the I worked with - Jason - did a fantastic job of evalutaing a 63 Ford (2,000 miles away from me) and showing me the car through expert eyes. The fee was much less then my time and travel cost and revealed issues about the car that I would have missed. I would not hesitate to utilize Auto Appraise in the future!

derace

05/08/2012

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Auto Appraise provided us with...

Auto Appraise provided us with an excellent service and reliable information that allowed us to make our decision . My husband and I purchased a 1970 Chevy Chevelle, Auto Appraise produced a report and inspection in record time. In addition, they provided us with youtube videos to view the vehicle, this video was very helpful since the vehicle was located in another state from where we reside. In overall we are satisfied with the service and the staff assistance during this process.

Thank you,

Joana

kevymach

05/03/2012

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WOW best money I ever spent. ...

So pleased with the service, I am a repeat customer.



I called them up after seeing videos that they had done on YouTube for a 1976 Cadillac Eldorado convertible, just the car I was looking for. Found one in California (I'm in Canada) and they dispatched an inspector who came to look at the car, jack it up and take nearly 300 photos. They were able to depict more accurately the physical condition of the car so that I could see all the wear, dents, scratches not to mention the poor re-spray the car had. I also paid for an appraisal from autoappraise which informed me that in its current condition with its issues, the car was worth $4k less than the sellers asking price that I was ready to pay for -- thanks for saving me from a purchase that would have surely cost me thousands more $ in the near future!



I called them again when I found another 76 Eldorado in Missouri, got the photos, report and appraisal and now I own it! Just waiting for the shipping company to bring it here.



Thanks again to Auto Appraise!



Kevin (in Ontario, Canada)

mikenpatty

05/02/2012

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Autoappraise went above and be...

Autoappraise went above and beyond my expectations. They were able to get us $2,000 more than my insurance company after our 2010 Ford Focus was totalled! Definitely money well spent. Autoappraise is very professional and kept us in the loop during the entire process. Only took a couple of weeks from start to finish. Extremely satisfied and highly recommend them to anyone.

Mike n Patty

bell357

04/30/2012

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I just finished a restoration ...

I just finished a restoration on a 68 Camaro, and was really hoping I'd come out on top! I called Auto Appraise for an appraisal. Jennifer in the office was very helpful, and was able to get an inspection set up asap. I'm sure they see dozens of these things a year, but the inspector really took his time with the photographs and looking over the car. I got an appraisal packet with all the info I needed, including some photos of the vehicle, and I was very happy with the value! A great company with excellent staff!

averagejoe2

03/15/2012

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Jennifer and Jason, I was ...

Jennifer and Jason,



I was suprised on the information on your website of the number of people that do not purchase the vehicle after the appraisal is complete. After reviewing the report and viewing the pictures, I withdrew from the deal. The seller had misrepresented the vehicle, i.e. 10 bolt differential vs 12 bolt advertised and good running cruiser vs engine hesitates, back fires, and has major oil leak. The service you provided was well worth the money. The search continues.



Thanks,

Joe

badger999

02/24/2012

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SHOW ME THE MONEY! you guys di...

SHOW ME THE MONEY! you guys did a great job on my appraisal. i loved your aggressive approach. very professional and thorough, at a fair price. progressive paid me in full.

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I'm terrible with names, other...

I'm terrible with names, otherwise I would mention the man that I spoke with. He gave me very valuable information quickly and professionally, and although I did not choose to use the services offered by the company, he sincerely wished me luck. He was calm through my frustration and took a lot of the weight off of my shoulders.

kr2515

10/03/2011

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excellent and easy to work wit...

excellent and easy to work with. They are very detailed and professional.

deannz

08/29/2011

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This is the first time I have ...

This is the first time I have used Auto Appraise and am very happy with the service. The report and photos were comprehensive and will allow me to make an informed decision on the purchase of this vehicle. Please pass on my thanks to Eric, I especially liked his comments regarding the vehicle’s ride being comparative to a “water craft”. It gave me a good laugh.





Regards.



Dean.

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Rick M.

10/14/2010

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Saved Me Thousands of Dollars!! THE BEST!!

Recently I was looking at a classic car on Ebay that happened to be quite far away from where I live. The owner has described the car in great detail, and took some excellent pictures which made the car seem perfect. Even after talking to the owner on the phone, I was 100% confident this was the car for me. Nonetheless, I knew it was never a good idea to buy a car without having a professional look over the car first. I found Auto Appraise online, and was very impressed from the start with how the inspection was handled. Jason went out of his way to inspect the car on the owner's tight schedule and produced an amazingly detailed report with hundreds of pictures showing many defects and contradictions to the original ad on Ebay. We also discovered the car was not the model advertised, and the engine block casting number Jason pulled from the engine was actually for a 327ci, not a 350ci as the owner had advertised. Thanks to these major findings, along with a lot of other issues uncovered, Jason saved me about $7,000 from over-spending on a car that was really not very special and would never be worth the amount for which I almost paid. In the end owner refused to lower the price, or admit that he had misrepresented the car, so I walked away from the deal. I lost a deposit with the owner, and the amount of the appraisal, but I saved many more times that amount compared to being stuck with a car I overpaid for that needed a lot of work. I have since purchased the perfect 100% original number matching classic car near my home, and could not be happier thanks to Jason's professionalism and expertise.



-Rick

eeknupp

09/04/2010

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Amazing

Talked with Jason on the phone, and he was extremely helpful. He explained the in's and out's of getting an independant appraisal to challenge a lowball insurance company appraisal.



He spent a lot of time on the phone with me, even though he knew I wasnt likely to need an additional appraisal. HIGHLY recommended!

sienna10

08/19/2010

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Great service

I had a sienna 10 totaled by the insurance company. The initial offer for settlement was very low. I hired Auto Appraise to deal with the appraisal process. I worked with Autumn, who was very nice and professional. We finally got an offer that is 10K more than the initial one. I truly appreciate her help.

dynamark

08/19/2010

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1976 Mercedes-Benz

Received excellent advice from Jason, offered his help to total stranger free of charge on telephone. I will definitely do business with these folks if the occasion presents itself

Details

Phone: (810) 498-3163

Website: http://www.autoappraise.com