PROVIDING INDEPENDENT, CUSTOMIZABLE AND THOROUGH PRE-PURCHASE VEHICLE INSPECTIONS, VEHICLE APPRAISAL SERVICES AND EXPERT WITNESS SERVICES SINCE 2009
Winter Car Buying – Great Deal or Is It?
Winter is all around us, well some of us anyhow, and that means the car sales have begun for both new car sales and used car sales. This also means dealers are liquidating their 2017 inventory so they can make room on the lot for the new 2018 inventory rollingContinue Reading
WE HAVE MOVED!
Yes, that is right! We completed our move to our new farmhouse in St Rose. Not to worry, we will continue to provide our full mobile vehicle inspection services in the St Louis, Southern Illinois and Missouri areas for used cars, trucks, classic cars, exotic cars, luxury cars asContinue Reading
What Adds Value to a Classic Car or Collector Car?
Why I wrote this article about classic cars So, I get this question a lot from clients when they are about to purchase a classic car or collector car and we are going through their valuation. “What adds value to a classic or collector car?” I figured it would beContinue Reading
Most Common Items to Check Before Purchasing a Muscle Car
Over the last 25 years of inspecting, repairing, banging out dents, repainting and appraising vehicles I have finally put together a list of the most common things to check before purchasing a muscle car. Having grown up pounding out dents, smoothing out body lines and sanding out runs in muscleContinue Reading
What Should a Good Classic, Collector or Antique Car Appraisal Contain?
Classic car appraisal is an industry with varying perspectives due to the lack of strict regulation. While this allows for diversity, it also requires consumers to carefully select qualified appraisers. Adhering to standards like the USPAP ensures credibility and reliability, particularly in legal contexts. Thorough vehicle inspection and detailed descriptions are crucial for accuracy, as well as sourcing comparable vehicles for comprehensive valuation. Including market trend analysis and adjustment calculations strengthens the appraisal’s validity. Transparent reporting with clear assumptions and disclosures adds integrity to the process.Continue Reading
