Auto Appraisal Carolinas

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, etc.   

We perform many types of Appraisals:

• Prepurchase Inspection

• DOT 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 10 page report that includes:

• Vehicle condition and trouble areas

• Paint gauge readings to find repaint and body filler

• 53 point in depth inspection

• 50-100 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 Transportation (DOT) may require some vehicles to initiate a new title.  For example, on a custom built vehicle, when the original title is lost, when a vehicle is brought into NC without proper documentation. 

We specialize in DOT 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.

DOT 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.

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 when negotiating its insurance policy coverage.

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

At your request, we can send the appraisal report directly to you or your lender.

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 Department of Insurance

• Insurance companies who specialize in collector car policies

  • Hagerty Insurance

  • Grundy Insurance

  • Infinity - Classic Collector Auto insurance

• 9/4/20 Joe D. of Charlotte: 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: 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 through 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.  This helps me a great deal as 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: 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: 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: Appraisal of 2013 Camry

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

Note: Feedback log started on 1/1/20