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Notes on appraisals, insurance disputes, and buying or selling with confidence.
Pre-Purchase Inspection vs. Car Appraisal: What's the Difference?
They sound similar but answer different questions — one checks mechanical condition, the other tells you what the car is actually worth. Here's when you need each, or both.
By Auto Appraisal Pros Team
Read More »What Is a Diminished Value Claim, and Do You Qualify?
If your car was repaired after an accident, it's probably worth less than an identical car that was never damaged. Here's who qualifies, how to prove it, and how to file.
By Auto Appraisal Pros Team
Read More »Total Loss Appraisal: How to Get an Independent Value When Your Insurer's Offer Is Too Low
You don't have to accept the first number an insurer offers on a totaled car. Here's how actual cash value is calculated, why the first offer is often low, and how an independent appraisal helps.
By Auto Appraisal Pros Team
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