Appraisals and Services Offered:
Distance Appraisal
Our Distance Appraisal Services are Offered for Situations Where it is Not Necessary to Physically Inspect the Vehicle, or When Distance Prohibits a Physical Inspection. These Appraisals are Ideal When You Are Purchasing a Project Vehicle, or if You Need to Know the Value of a Vehicle Prior to Selling, or Purchasing from an Ad or Auction Site, or When Your Vehicle is a Total Loss Due to a Collision or Other Reason. Distance Appraisals are Performed Based on Information and Photos Supplied by the Client, and May or May Not be Accepted by Your Insurance Company. Please Inquire About Details Regarding this Type of Appraisal.
$150 - distance appraisal - later model vehicles and cycles
$250 - distance appraisal - collector cars and cycles
$350 - 1930's vehicles and cycles requiring additional research/photos/documentation
*Additional Charges May Apply for Insurance Company Required Forms or Other Paperwork
Certified Value
Special Interest Vehicles, Custom Motorcycles and Collector Car Values are Higher than they Have Ever Been. With a Professional Appraisal, You Will Posses Legal Documentation Proving the Condition and the Value of Your Vehicle. Without a Proper Appraisal, You are at Risk of Receiving Payment of the Full Value of Your Vehicle in the Event of a Mishap. If You are Selling a Vehicle, Potential Buyers will Know the Current Market Value, Helping You with the Sale. Special Interest Vehicles and Collector Cars Can Sell at a 20% Higher Price or More with a Professional Appraisal.
$250 - most late model and special interest vehicles and cycles
$350 - modified vehicles and cycles requiring additional research/photos/documentation
$450 - extremely rare or coach built vehicles requiring additional research/photos/documentation
*Additional Fuel Costs May Apply if Greater Than 25 km from every major city in Ontario
*Additional Charges May Apply for Insurance Company Required Forms or Other Paperwork
Pre-Purchase Inspection and Appraisal
Are You Considering a Used Car, Motorcycle or Specialty Vehicle Purchase? You May Find the Vehicle You Desire, But it is Not Close to Your Area, or You May Wish to Bid on a Vehicle on an Auction Site, and You Would Like to Verify the Condition and Appraised Value Before Making a Final Decision.
When Performing a Pre-Purchase Inspection and Appraisal, We are Working For You, the Client and Will Perform a Comprehensive and Thorough Inspection of the Vehicle, Along with a Fair Market Value Assessment. You will be Provided with Professional and Unbiased Information to Assist You in Making your Final Purchase Decisions. This Service Also Includes Secure Online Access to a Gallery Containing Multiple Photos and a Detailed Inspection Report via E-Mail for a Quick Insight to our Findings. AppraisalOntario has Inspected and Appraised Vehicles for Clients Located Throughout Ontario.
Pre-Purchase Inspections Include:
- - A Thorough Physical Inspection of Engine, Exterior and Interior
- - Secure Online Access to Photo Gallery - 100+ Photos
- - An Extensive PDF Report with Information Documenting the Details of the Vehicle
- - Record of Identifying Numbers and Historical Documents, as Available
- - Verification of Title and VIN (if Title is Available for Inspection)
- - Photographs of the Vehicle, Providing Evidence of the Vehicle's Current Condition
- - Estimated Current Market Value - Based on Thorough Research Results
- - *60 Minute Telephone Consultation Following the Inspection
- - Optional Mailing of Printed Inspection Report - at additional cost
- - FREE Comprehensive Appraisal via Priority Mail if You Purchase the Vehicle!
$250 - most late model vehicles and cycles
$350 - collector cars and custom cycles
$450 - rare and/or vehicles requiring additional research/photos/documentation
*Photos and Inspection Report Provided Within 24-48 Hours Following Inspection
*Long Distance and International Phone Calls Must be Incoming at Client's Expense
*International Mailing Fees Additional
*Additional Fuel Costs May Apply if Greater Than 25 km from every major city in Ontario
*Additional Charges May Apply for Insurance Company Required Forms or Other Paperwork
Additional Services Available at Added Cost
Video Walk around - VIN Decoding - Ride Along Test Drive
We Will Travel to Locations Outside New England - Call for Details and Rates
Insurance Value
It is important to Have Independent and Unbiased Professional Documentation of the Current Condition and Fair Market Value of Your Collectible Auto, Custom Motorcycle or Specialty Vehicle when Obtaining Insurance. Insurance Companies will Only Accept Appraisals Performed by a Certified and/or Licensed Appraiser who Physically Inspects the Vehicle. A Professional Appraisal is Crucial and Most Likely, Required when Trying to to Secure Stated Value and Other Types of Coverage. A Professional Appraisal is a Legal Record, Documenting Your Vehicle's Condition and Value, and is Crucial in the Event you Need to Negotiate and Settle a Claim.
$250 - most late model and special interest vehicles and cycles
$350 - modified vehicles and cycles requiring additional research/photos/documentation
$450 - extremely rare or coach built vehicles requiring additional research/photos/documentation
*Additional Fuel Costs May Apply if Greater Than 25 km from every major city in Ontario
*Additional Charges May Apply for Insurance Company Required Forms or Other Paperwork
Diminished Value
A Vehicle's Value may Decrease 15% or More if it has been Involved in an Accident Requiring Significant Repairs. Even when Repairs have been Properly Performed, there is a Loss of Value Due to Having Been Repaired. Not All Vehicles Qualify for Diminished Value. Some Qualifying Factors are Listed Below.
Diminished Value Applies to:
- New, or Very Low Mileage Vehicles Involved in a Major Non-Fault Collision
- Antique or Collector Vehicles which are No Longer All Original After a Significant Repair
- High End Luxury Vehicles or Exotic Vehicles No Longer All Original after a Significant Repair
- Other Factors Specific to Your Vehicle - Please Inquire with any Questions
The Loss of Value is Determined by the Difference Between what your Vehicle was Worth Before the Accident and What it is Now Worth After the Repairs. AppraisalOntario will Help You Determine Your Vehicle's Diminished Value and Inform You of the Steps Necessary to Collect What is Owed to You.
$250 - most late model and special interest vehicles and cycles
$350 - modified vehicles and cycles requiring additional research/photos/documentation
$450 - extremely rare or coach built vehicles requiring additional research/photos/documentation
*Additional Fuel Costs May Apply if Greater Than 25 km from every major city in Ontario
*Additional Charges May Apply for Insurance Company Required Forms or Other Paperwork
Additional Fees Apply for Optional Negotiation Assistance with Attorneys or Insurance Companies and Professional Witness Services
Pre-Collision Value
If Your Vehicle is Totaled as a Result of a Collision or Theft Damage and You are Not Receiving a Fair Settlement, It May be Possible to Establish a Pre-Collision Value. We Will Inspect and Appraise Your Vehicle and Determine its Value Prior to the Occurrence of Any Damages. Not All Vehicles and Situations Qualify for this Type of Appraisal. Please Call With Your Individual Needs Regarding This Service.
AppraisalOntario Will Help You Determine Your Vehicle's Pre-Collision Value and Inform You of the Steps Necessary to Collect What is Owed to You.
$350 - most late model, classic and antique vehicles or cycles
$450 - modified, rare or coach built vehicles requiring additional research/photos/documentation
*Additional Fuel Costs May Apply if Greater Than 25 km from every major city in Ontario
*Additional Charges May Apply for Insurance Company Required Forms or Other Paperwork
Bank Loan Value
When you need to provide a Bank, Credit Union or Lender with a Certified Appraisal Establishing the Loan Value of a Vehicle, AppraisalOntario Provides Prompt, Professional Appraisal Services for Antique, Classic or Collectible Autos, Motorcycles and/or Other Specialty Vehicles. Appraisal Reports Can be E-Mailed, Faxed or Mailed Directly to your Lender Upon Request.
$250 - most late model and special interest vehicles and cycles
$350 - modified vehicles and cycles requiring additional research/photos/documentation
$450 - extremely rare or coach built vehicles requiring additional research/photos/documentation
*Additional Fuel Costs May Apply if Greater Than 25 km from every major city in Ontario
*Additional Charges May Apply for Insurance Company Required Forms or Other Paperwork
Estate or Divorce
AppraisalOntario can Provide an Independent and Unbiased Appraisal to Help you Establish the Current Market Value of Automobiles, Motorcycles and Other Specialty Vehicles Involved in Estate or Divorce Settlements.
$250 - most late model and special interest vehicles and cycles
$350 - modified vehicles and cycles requiring additional research/photos/documentation
$450 - all vehicles divorce related - includes 1 hr correspondence (additional time billed hourly)
Additional Fees May Apply for Administrative Services Related to Lawyers, Mediators or Other Third Parties
*Additional Fuel Costs May Apply if Greater Than 25 km from every major city in Ontario
*Additional Charges May Apply for Court Required Forms or Other Paperwork
*Additional Charges Apply for Divorce Related Correspondence Exceeding 1 Hour
Charitable Donation
AppraisalOntario Provides Certified Appraisals to Document the Value for Tax-Deductible Donations to the Museums or the Non-Profit Organization of Your Choice.
$350 - late model vehicles, collector cars and custom cycles
$450 - rare and/or vehicles requiring additional research/photos/documentation
Includes Completion of CRA (Canada Revenue Agency) Forms Provided by Your Accountant
*Additional Fuel Costs May Apply if Greater Than 25 km from every major city in Ontario
*Additional Charges May Apply for Insurance Company Required Forms or Other Paperwork
Automobilia - Automotive Books and Art - Collectibles
AppraisalOntario is Qualified to Appraise Automobilia, Automotive Books and Art, as Well as 50s, 60s and 70s Collectibles. We Have Been Avid Collectors of Automobilia, Automotive Books and Fine Art, and Have Collected and Restored Vintage Gas Pumps, Vintage Jukeboxes, Slot Machines as Well as Vintage Pedal Cars and Other Automotive Related Models and Toys.
We Can Also Inspect, Validate and Appraise a Collectible Item, or a Collection You Wish to Purchase from an Auction or Private Party.
When Collectible Items are Owned, it is Important to Protect Your Investment. A Professional Appraisal of Your Items Includes Photos, Descriptions and Values of Your Collectible Items. A Professional Appraisal is a Legal Record and Proves of the Value of Your Assets.
Appraisal Services Offered for:
- - One Item or an Entire Collection
- - Automobilia - Petroliana - Pinball Machines - Jukeboxes
- - Collectible Model Cars - Vintage Auto and Truck Toys - Pedal Cars
- - Automotive Fine Art - Posters - Books and Documents
- - Vintage and Antique Automotive Parts Lots and Collections
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Phone Consultation and Insurance Claims Assistance
AppraisalOntario Can Assist You With Insurance Related Claims Advice, and/or Related Assistance, Including Valuation Disputes, Specialty Vehicle Needs and Other Issues. Our Experience in the Auto Body and Repair Industry Allows Us to Explain the Processes Involved and Advise You of Your Rights.
- Insurance Claims Assistance
- Disputed Value Assistance
- Professional Advice for Vehicle Purchases
- Professional Restoration Advice
Call for a Free Consultation Regarding Your Special Needs.
$ Call for Pricing
Comprehensive Appraisal Services Include:
- - An Extensive Report with Information Documenting the Details of the Vehicle
- - Record of Identifying Numbers and Historical Documents, as Available
- - Photographs of the Vehicle, Providing Evidence of the Vehicle's Current Condition
- - Estimated Current Market Value - Based on Thorough Research Results
- - Certification Stamp by a Licensed Appraiser
- - 2 Copies of a Presentation Quality Appraisal with Hi Resolution Photos
- - 2 Certificates of Appraisal with Embossed Gold Seal - Printed on Certificate Stock
An Appraisal Inspection takes approximate 1- 2 hours, while a Pre-Purchase Inspection may take longer.
After gathering the required information, and taking digital photographs of your vehicle, the inspection agent will review the information with you, and submit it to our appraisal and publishing departments in order to research the estimated fair market value, and to compile a professionally formatted appraisal, which will be mailed to you in printed form. Payment for all appraisal services is due prior to, or immediately upon completion of the inspection. Appraisals are Mailed via USPS Priority Mail with Delivery Confirmation Unless Otherwise Arranged.
All Inspections, Appraisals and Related Research are Performed by Auto Appraisers and/or by Appraisers Certified by the PPASC Personal Property Appraisal Society of Canada, who have Personally Owned, Repaired and Restored Corvettes and Muscle Cars, Exotic Automobiles, Specialty Vehicles, Collector Cars and Motorcycles - We Perform All Appraisals, and Do Not Use Sub-Contractors.
Rush Service, Additional Copies, and CD ROM - DVD - Electronic Versions are Available.
* Prices Subject to Change Without Notice
* Additional Fuel Charges May Apply if Greater Than a 25 km from every major city in Ontario
* Additional Charges May Apply for Insurance Company Required Forms or Other Paperwork
* Long Distance and International Phone Calls Must be Incoming at Client's Expense
* International Mailing Fees Additional
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