Auto Appraisal Carolinas

704-264-5629

Auto Appraisal Carolinas performs appraisals on all sorts of vehicles including late model cars, trucks, antique autos, classic cars, muscle cars, exotics, street rods, kit cars, motorcycles, ATVs, boats, etc.   

We perform many types of Appraisals:

• Prepurchase Inspection

• DMV Initial Title

• Total Loss Value

• Estate, Divorce, Bankruptcy

• Insurance Coverage

• Bank Loan

• Charitable Donations

Pre-Purchase Inspection

We help you buy a used or classic vehicle with confidence.

A certified agent conducts an in depth inspection of your vehicle and creates a detailed report that includes:

• Vehicle condition and trouble areas

• Paint gauge readings to find repaint and body filler

• 53 point in depth inspection on cars and trucks

• 70-150 detailed photographs of the vehicle's condition

• Inspect title,  registration. and other documentation

• Operation and test ride

• Originality and decoding of identify numbers (optional)

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The North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) may require some vehicles to initiate a new title.  For example, on a custom built vehicle, when the original title is lost, or when a vehicle is brought into NC without proper documentation. 

We specialize in DMV initial title appraisals.  Part of our service is guiding you through the complex initial titling process.  We have a relationship with another appraisal company, that allows us to arrange the required second appraisal for you at a discount.

DMV Initial Title

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• Our independent appraisal will help you reach a fair settlement with your insurance company.

• We provide a written report with the pre-accident value of your vehicle.

• We meet the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) that the insurance companies demand.

Total Loss

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Help family members determine the fair market value of a vehicle to ensure equitable distribution of property.

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• We meet the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) standards that courts demand

• We can provide expert witness testimony to support our appraisal.

Estate, Divorce, Bankruptcy

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It is important to have independent documentation for the condition and value of your collectible auto to set its insurance policy coverage. If your vehicle is damaged, our detailed report and photos establish the pre-collision condition and value for your claim.

We meet the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) that the insurance companies demand.

Insurance Coverage

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Your lender may request an independent appraisal to establish the value of your vehicle. 

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We meet the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) that lenders demand.

Bank Loan Value

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Our appraisal report establishes the tax deduction value of a vehicle donated to a not-for-profit charity.

We meet the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) that the IRS demands.
 

We can point you toward charities who accept vehicle donations.

Charitable Donations

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Open: Mon - Sat

          9am - 5pm

We travel 50 miles from Lake Norman.

• Blog of helpful articles about car values and selecting an appraiser

• Directory of Lawyers in the Charlotte area

• North Carolina DMV  Navigate  to -> Title & Registration -> Special Cases -> Bonded Vehicles to download forms

• North Carolina Department of Insurance

• Specialty Car Dealerships in the Charlotte area

  • Metrolina Auto Group High end modern luxury cars, sports cars

  • Mulinaro Motorcars High end modern luxury cars, sports cars

  • Cosmos Motors Modern luxury cars, muscle cars, sports cars

  • Formula Imports  High end modern luxury cars, sports cars

  • RK Motors Top notch Hot rods, muscle cars, sports cars

  • Sheldon Classics Hot rods, muscle cars

  • Streetside Classics Hot rods, muscle cars, sports cars, trucks, 4x4

  • AP Vintage Motors Hot rods, muscle cars, sports cars, trucks, 4x4

  • Morrison Motors Corvettes,  Hot rods, modern muscle cars

• Classic Car Repair shops in the Charlotte area

  • ARH designs, Cornelius - 980-721-7112

  • Car Crazy, Concord, Concord 704-788-2114

  • Bingz Customs, Denver (704) 453-9686

  • ForgeSpeed, Mooresville, 704-360-9281

• Insurance companies who specialize in collector car policies

  • Hagerty Insurance

  • Grundy Insurance

• 9/17/21 Cameron C. of Alexandria VA: Pre-Purchase inspection of 1978 VW Bus

​I'll send anyone I can your way.  Top notch service! 

• 9/4/21 David W. of Texas: Pre-purchase inspection of 2006 Corvette Z06

​You run a first class operation. I appreciate the prompt and courteous service. Great photos.

• 9/2/21 Billy G. of Mooresville NC: Charity donation appraisal of 2006 NASCAR Cup Car

​Thank you! This is an excellent appraisal and much appreciated.

• 8/17/21 Mark F. of Winston Salem NC: Pre-purchase inspection of Toyota 1981 FJ40

You saved me from making a mistake.   I’ll call you again.

• 8/9/21 Francis K. of Charlotte NC: Totaled appraisal of Ford Escape

A million thanks for your prompt reply and professionalism.

• 7/18/21 Greg A. of Hilton Head SC: Pre-purchase inspection of 1966 Chevelle

Thanks for all your work.  Your report will help me a lot.

• 7/12/21 Francis N. of Charlotte NC: Totaled appraisal of 2012 Honda Pilot

​Millions thanks for your thoughtful job and professionalism!

• 6/22/21 Jason W. of Mooresville NC: Appraisal for NC DMV initial title for a VW Sand Rail

Thank you for the fast turn around.  I know who to call when I do this again.

• 5/19/21 Jaran S. of Virginia: Loan appraisal of 1967 Mustang​

Thank you for all of your help! A very thorough assessment and appraisal.

• 5/5/21 Deborah R. of Concord NC: Resale Appraisal of 1956 Chevrolet Station wagon

I appreciate all your help.  This is a great start for me to sell the car.

• 4/8/21 Jason D. of Arizona: Pre-purchase inspection of 1967 Nova

Very efficient and professional. I really appreciate it.

• 4/1/21 Mike H. of Kansas City: Pre-purchase inspection of 2001 Mustang Bullet

Great job of summarizing both the good qualities of the car and the items that need attention.

• 12/4/20 Richard J. of Germany: Pre-purchase inspection of 1967 Corvette

Thx for your quick response

• 12/2/20 Adam S. of Toronto, Canada: Pre-purchase inspection of 1969 Charger

Thanks for the thorough inspection and detailed report.  It was exactly what I expected. 

• 11/16/20 David M. of Houston TX: Pre-purchase inspection of 1961 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud 

Your inspection report was exactly what I was looking for. Very thorough and plenty of photos.  I would definitely use your services again.

• 9/4/20 Joe D. of Charlotte: Resale Appraisal of Batmobile

That was prompt service! If we need any appraisals in the future we will look you up.

• 8/10/20 Keith H. of Granite Falls NC: Insurance Appraisal of 1956 Nomad

Thank you for your prompt and professional service.

• 8/1/20 Ron A. of Miami FL: Pre-purchase inspection of 1973 Corvette

Thank you for all your hard work, we really appreciate you​

• 7/21/20 Nate P. of Philadelphia PA: Pre-purchase inspection of 1966 Nova

Thanks for your hard work and quick turnaround

• 7/9/20 Bill B. of Portland OR: Pre-purchase inspection of 2013 Armada

Thanks for the thorough job!

• 6/24/20 Richard M. of San Diego CA: Pre-purchase inspection of 1989 C10 pickup

Thanks for the fantastic detailed report.  You saved us from making a very expensive mistake.

• 6/18/20 Mark S. of Buffalo NY: Pre-purchase inspection of 2008 Charger SRT8

Great work. Thanks for getting right on this.  A great deal for a long distance buyer.

• 5/28/20 Larry H. of Sugarland TX: Pre-purchase inspection of 1935 Ford Hot Rod

Thanks very much for your professionalism. Very good report; helpful.

• 5/15/20 Adam H. of Huntersville NC: Loan Appraisal of 1937 Chevrolet Truck

Awesome, thanks for the help

• 2/28/20 Allison H. of San Antonio TX: Pre-purchase Inspection of 1975 911

Thanks so much! We appreciate it! 

• 1/26/20 Jesse B. of Lincolnton NC: NC DMV Appraisal of 2018 DF Goblin

You're a freaking rockstar!  Thank you soo much for getting this back to me so quickly. 

• 1/16/20 Mike K. of Charlotte NC: IRS Appraisal of 2013 Camry

Thank you very much for coming out and doing the appraisal.  The end result is very helpful.​

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