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Two weeks after purchasing this Polaris Slingshot, 3-wheel motorcycle for $25,000, it was wrecked and declared a Total Loss. The insurance company wanted to settle for $14,735. The Appraisal Clause was invoked (we all have one in our policies), and after going through the appraisal and Umpire process, the insurance company settled for $24, 682. That's a $9,947 increase and 2,484% return on investment. Is your insurance company delaying, denying or underpaying? Call/text 786-853-0711

If your vehicle was caught in the South Florida flood caused by Tropical Storm Eta, depending on the damage, it might be declared a Total Loss. You do not have to accept the insurance company's offer to settle. Be aware of the Appraisal Clause in your policy and get an independent appraisal to determine its true Prior-to-Loss Fair Market Value. Call/text 786-853-0711 for help!

Because of its relative vulnerability and fragility, a motorcycle that has been in an accident has a high probability that it will be 'totaled', or declared a total loss, rather than being repaired. Be aware of the 'Appraisal Clause' in your policy, and do not accept the insurance company's below fair market value settlement offer. Protect your investment! Get it appraised! Call/text 786-853-0711 for information.

After being hit by a tow truck whose driver admitted to texting and driving, then dealing with the insurance company and feeling he was being short changed thru the whole process - a $36,187 settlement offer, Luis contacted Auto Appraisal Network for a Prior-to-Loss Fair Market Value Appraisal. Result? $41,705 settlement. That's $5,518 more! If your insurance company is delaying, denying or underpaying, call/text 786-853-0711

This is Diane's 2015 Cadillac SRX.  Diane's Cadillac was in an accident and was Total Loss. The insurance company offered her $17,471.  Diane hired Auto Appraisal Network to do a Prior-to-loss Fair market Value appraisal. As a result, the insurance company settled with Diane for $20,650.  Read Diane's comments on our Facebook Reviews page. If your vehicle was declared a Total Loss and the insurance company is  delaying, denying or underpaying, contact us today.

During this time of COVID-19, not only are we continuing to do Pre-Purchase Inspections, Total Loss, Diminished Value and Insurance Coverage appraisals in South Florida, but we are also donating blood for those in need. My parents lived through the London Blitz of 1940 and 1941. We will get through this! Stay safe and continue to practice social distancing.

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.....

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!

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

The owner of this 2008 Porsche Turbo exercised his 'Appraisal Clause' right to have an independent appraisal of his 'Total Loss' vehicle. The ins. co. had it tightly wrapped to make the inspection difficult, but we prevailed! Vehicle totaled or damaged and now with 'Diminished Value?' Don't leave $$$$ on the table! Get it appraised!