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If you are thinking about donating an RV, motorcycle, boat, light aircraft, or any vehicle, to charity in Florida you will need a Fair Market Value appraisal and a completed IRA Form 8283 - Noncash Charitable Contributions. Auto Appraisal Network can provide you with both. For details, call/text 786-853-0711

Buying an older boat in Florida? If you are planning to finance, chances are that your lending institute will require a Fair Market Value appraisal for financing purposes. Although our name implies we appraise only autos, we also appraise boats, trucks, RVs, motorcycles, and light aircraft. Call/text 786-853-0711

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.

How to Prove Your Diminished Value Claim: Florida is a diminished value state, which means you may be entitled to the diminished value of your vehicle after an auto accident. Under Florida law, a vehicle owner can pursue a claim for diminution from the negligent party who caused the accident, typically by filing directly with their insurance company. Diminished Value (“DV”) is the loss in market value that occurs when a vehicle is wrecked and repaired. To file a diminished value car insurance claim, you must provide clear proof of the diminution and its dollar value. The best way to do this is with a Diminished Value Auto Appraisal. We’ll walk you through every step. Call/text 786-853-0711.

The upside of buying a vehicle with a rebuilt or branded title is that you can own and drive one for significantly less that the identical car with a clean title. The downside is that nagging question of whether it truly was repaired properly, and of course its subsequent resale value. Also, if you plan to finance the purchase the lending institute will almost certainly require a Fair Market Value appraisal. We can help! Call/text 786-853-0711

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 article is actually about selling a classic car online, but every seller needs a buyer! If you are buying online, and cannot get up close and personal to kick the tires, be sure to get a pre-purchase inspection from a local Auto Appraiser. In South Florida, we can help! https://www.yumpu.com/en/document/read/63623879/selling-your-classic-car-online

Are you thinking of selling your collector car on Bring A Trailer (BAT)? If so, you'll need to have a realistic sense of its current true fair market value and LOTS of good quality photographs. Cold start and driving videos are now expected with most listings. Auto Appraisal Network can provide you with a Fair Market Value Appraisal, plus the 100+ photos you'll need for the listing. Call/text 786-853-0711 for more information.

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.