A diminished value appraisal quantifies the loss in market value a vehicle sustains after being involved in an accident and subsequently repaired. Because a vehicle with an accident history is worth less than an identical one without a history, our appraisals provide the authoritative documentation required to recover that financial loss from insurance carriers.

Our reports are USPAP-compliant and recognized as IRS-defined 'Qualified Appraisals.' Founder Burke Payne is an active candidate member of the ASA Automotive Specialty Group and has provided hundreds of hours of courtroom testimony as an expert witness in state and Federal courts, ensuring your valuation is legally robust.

On-site vehicle inspections typically take between 1 to 3 hours, focusing on the body, undercarriage, and interior. You will receive an immediate verbal summary of our findings, followed by a full, digitally polished appraisal report delivered within 7 to 10 business days. Expedited reporting options are also available.

We specialize in resolving insurance disputes by helping policyholders invoke the Appraisal Clause. We prepare a formal demand, negotiate directly with the insurer's representative, and can escalate the matter to an umpire if required. Our goal is to maximize your payout by providing irrefutable valuation data.

Standard diminished value reports are $750, plus applicable mileage for inspections. Reports for exotic, prototype, or limited production vehicles start at $1,000. These fees cover the comprehensive research and expert analysis necessary to produce a report that stands up to scrutiny by insurers and the courts.

Yes. We perform retrospective forensic appraisals for vehicles that have been stolen, totaled, or already sold. We reconstruct the pre-loss value using documented evidence such as service records, detailed photos, receipts, and VIN data to establish a precise market valuation.