SERVICES PROVIDED

Comprehension vehicle inspection including inspection of:

• Exterior – Interior – Engine compartment – Undercarriage

In this valuation, I inspect the Vin # and Vin Tag for Authenticity and matching numbers drivetrain.

These vehicles can be in a variety of conditions Ranging from barn finds to survivor quality to your complete restorations. Vehicles may also include customized modern vehicles, (import or domestic), Restomods, customs or hot rods. A comprehensive inspection is performed on your vehicle and a report is written that includes photographs, any documentation of service provided as well as valuation for your insurance company to ensure your vehicle or collection receives the appropriate insurance coverage. Classic Automobile value is estimated using the most recent auction sales/trends, utilizing but not limited to: NADA, Old Cars Report Price Guide and Hagerty Valuation Tools.

Today’s American auto industry is a complicated collection of high-performance muscle and electronic reliability. These cars now provide a greater amount of reliability, durability and performance.

Due to these technological improvements, these cars drivetrains now have a longer life and are used for a multitude of reasons. A certified inspection can document the condition of the vehicle systems, operations and modifications that may have been performed to the vehicle. If the vehicle is stock the same inspection is performed. In both cases, a written report and vehicle appraisal is then presented with photographs for your information of the vehicle’s condition and value.

Pre-Purchase Inspection consists of a comprehensive Inspection of:

• Exterior
• Interior
• Electrical systems
• Engine compartment
• Undercarriage.

The vehicle is also road tested for engine performance, handling, braking and drivability. Photographs are taken of the vehicle to document its condition as well as bring attention to areas of concern. This inspection assists the client in making their decision in the purchase of a vehicle by educating them on visual condition and operation of the vehicle. This inspection also includes a vehicle appraisal to assist the client in receiving a fair market value for said vehicle.

This service can be utilized by out of state buyers who have located a car and are unable personally look at the vehicle or attend the inspection. If you happen to be local to the vehicle and care to participate in the inspection you are able to. All vehicles are inspected at their location.

Are you considering purchasing a car at Auction and would like it inspected and Appraised before bidding on it?

I can be your eyes at the Auction. I will attend the Auction and do as complete an inspection as possible. If able to I will research vin# and vin tag. After completing this the vehicle will be assigned a condition. The grading scale used is the Hagerty Classification System. After this has been completed an appropriate value can be formulated on the vehicle. This value is determined by utilizing: Hagerty Valuation Tool, Old Cars Report Price Guide and NADA. I also research auction sales to arrive at a value for your vehicle. Documentation is then created to present a clear understanding of the vehicle’s condition and authenticity.

Often this can be a difficult inspection as the owner may not be available and the ability to perform a comprehensive inspection in an auction setting is very difficult.