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Steven S. Paul is a nationally recognized expert in vehicle inspection and appraisal, with over 25 years of automotive and heavy equipment service experience. As the founder and Senior Consultant at TDT Vehicle Inspection Services, Inc., he has inspected thousands of vehicles—including exotic, classic, and commercial—for issues ranging from lemon law claims to misrepresentation and improper repairs. Steven is frequently called upon as an expert witness in state and federal courts across the U.S. and has been instrumental in numerous class action lawsuits. His career also includes time as an automotive technology instructor and diesel mechanic, with deep expertise in diagnostics, structural analysis, and vehicle valuation. A proud U.S. Armed Forces veteran and ASE Master Certified Technician, Steven continues to lead the industry with integrity, technical mastery, and a passion for consumer advocacy and industry safety.

From One Veteran to all of My Brothers and Sisters in Arms – Happy Veteran’s Day

By: Steven Paul

On: November 11, 2022

In: 2022, Veteran

Thank you to all the Veterans who have served, who continue to serve and those whom have laid down their lives for others. Continue Reading

Steve Performing a Collector Car Pre-Purchase Inspection

Collector Car Pre-Purchase Inspections and Appraisals – Top 5 Reasons Why Its Even More Important Now

By: Steven Paul

On: October 28, 2022

In: 2022, Antique Vehicles, Appraisals, Appraisers, Auto Inspection, Auto Inspectors, Buying Advice, Car Appraisal, Car Inspection, Classic Car Inspections, Classic Car Inspector, Collector Car Inspections, Collector Cars, Muscle Car Inspection, Online Car Buying, Used Car Inspection, Vehicle Inspections, Vehicle Inspectors, Veteran Owned Business

Here are my top 5 reasons why its even more important in 2022 and 2023 to get a pre-purchase classic car inspection. Continue Reading

TDT Will Be Temporarily Closed Sept 21st through Oct 15th 2022

By: Steven Paul

On: September 20, 2022

In: 2022

I think it is only fair to let my customers know what is going on here at TDT. We will be closed for about a month. All the years of marching, jumping in and out of trucks and tanks, turning wrenches, bending over and picking up heavy items, lifting transmissionsContinue Reading

1966 Pontiac GTO Fair Market Value Appraisal in St. Louis, Mo

By: Steven Paul

On: August 6, 2022

In: 2022, Appraisals, Appraisers, Car Appraisal, Car Inspection, Collector Car Inspections, Fair Market Value Appraisal, St Louis

When buying a classic car such as this 1966 Pontiac GTO Convertible it is highly suggested even buy the most talented collector car buyers to always get a fair market value appraisal and pre-purchase inspection. TDT is happy to help with both.Continue Reading

1998 Chevrolet Blue Bird Bus Fair Market Value Appraisal in St. Louis, Mo

By: Steven Paul

On: August 6, 2022

In: 2022, Appraisals, Appraisers, Bus Inspection, Car Appraisal, Car Inspection, Collector Car Inspections, Fair Market Value Appraisal, St Louis

We are honored to have been selected and able to inspect this work in progress for this family. Some of the photos are below. If we can help you with a Fair Market Value Appraisal just send us a message in the form on the side and we can get things started for you.Continue Reading