Classic Car News & Auto Appraisal Tips
Car appraisal near me
Looking for a 'car appraisal near me?' If car appraisal near you means South Florida, you've found us! Whether it's a Pre-purchase inspection, Replacement Value for insurance, Fair Market Value for pre-purchase, pre-sale, bankruptcy, divorce and probate purposes, Total Loss or Diminished Value following an accident, certified appraisers John Layzell and Tom Willhite are here to help.
Financing older and rebuilt title cars in Florida
When buying an older car, or one with a rebuilt or 'branded' title, most financing companies will request an independent Fair Market Value appraisal of the vehicle before approving your loan. Recently we've appraised two newer sports coupes with rebuilt titles in South Florida, a 2016 Jaguar F-Type and a 2018 Nissan GTR, and both loans were approved!
Chevy Tahoe: Total Loss or Diminished Value?
You take your Chevy Tahoe for a quick oil change and then you get the phone call! Is it totaled? Let's say your Tahoe is worth $28,000. In Florida, if the insurance company believes the cost to repair is close to 80%, or about $22,000, it's declared a Total Loss. But wait, there's more.....
Ouch! My car was just totaled!
Been in an accident in South Florida, and the insurance company has declared your vehicle a Total Loss? Be aware of the 'Appraisal Clause' in your policy, and invoke your right to an independent appraisal of its fair market value. Don't leave $$$$ on the table!
Buying a collector car from a collection, or the whole collection?
Whether you are buying your first collector car, adding one to you collection, or purchasing the whole collection, we can help with a pre-purchase inspection (PPI) and Fair Market Value appraisal in South Florida.
21k-Mile 1971 Datsun 240Z Series 1 sells on BringATrailer for $310,000
What's your car worth? https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1971-datsun-240z-124/
Video of the Week: A Trio of Bugattis at Speed
https://www.sportscarmarket.com/blogs/videos-of-the-week/video-of-the-week-a-trio-of-bugattis-at-speed-from-passion-of-a-lifetime
Porsche's First SuperBowl Commercial in 23 years!
https://www.insidehook.com/daily_brief/vehicles/porsche-taycan-super-bowl-commercial
Used Porsche purchase nightmare
Protect your investment! Get it inspected and appraised! https://jalopnik.com/this-used-porsche-nightmare-is-why-you-always-get-an-in-1825771000
Are there Public Adjusters for cars in South Florida?
When you need to make a real estate insurance claim, you call a Public Adjuster. When you have an auto, truck, RV, motorcycle, watercraft or light aircraft insurance claim you need an Auto Appraiser. Just as the TV ad states "We know a thing or two because..........." https://southfloridacarappraisers.com/wrecked-car-value-miami-fl.html