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Auto appraisal services for charitable donations, diminished value and total loss claims, divorce, and estate settlement, documented in USPAP-compliant reports. AppraiseItNow appraises cars, trucks, trailers, RVs, motorcycles, and specialty vehicles in all 50 states, online or onsite.
They negotiated with the insurance for us… Absolutely worth the price we paid
We were completely satisfied with the experience
…they did a stellar job negotiating with my insurance company… I feel great about their work
DEFENSIBLE, USPAP-COMPLIANT AUTO APPRAISAL REPORTS — QUALIFIED FOR THE IRS, INSURANCE AGENCIES, LENDERS, AND MORE.
USPAP-compliant vehicle appraisals for insurance, lending, tax, and legal needs, online or onsite in all 50 states.
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AppraiseItNow provides fast, fully online or onsite automobile and vehicle appraisals for legal, tax, insurance, and transactional purposes, and every report is an independent vehicle valuation.
Purposes we serve
We prepare independent vehicle valuations for the following purposes:
Value definitions
We offer Fair Market Value (FMV) and Replacement Value appraisals for vehicles. The intended use of the report, such as a donation, a divorce, or insurance coverage, determines which definition we apply.
How we work
Most vehicle appraisals are completed remotely. We coordinate an onsite inspection when the scope of the assignment, the condition of the vehicle, or the intended use of the report requires one.
We appraise a wide range of personally owned, collectible, and commercial vehicles, from a single passenger car to a multi-vehicle fleet, for insurance, tax, legal, and transactional use.
Everyday and collector cars
We appraise the cars people drive every day and the ones they collect, from a family SUV to an antique in original condition:
Recreational and powersports
We appraise recreational vehicles and powersports equipment, including the boats and personal watercraft that often sit alongside them:
Trucks and fleets
We appraise trucks and commercial vehicles one at a time or as an entire fleet or multi-vehicle inventory:
AppraiseItNow works with banks, lenders, dealers, and companies holding rolling stock, and serves individual owners directly, from an estate inheritor to a donor documenting a vehicle contribution.
Lenders, dealers, and fleets
Banks and lenders that need a collateral value on a vehicle or fleet, companies with rolling stock to value for financial reporting or a sale, dealers, and the internal finance teams, CPAs, and attorneys who handle those files all work with us.
Individual owners
We also serve individuals directly: vehicle owners and estate inheritors, donors documenting a vehicle contribution on IRS Form 8283, couples dividing a car or a collection in a divorce, families settling an estate, and owners disputing a total loss or diminished value offer from an insurer.
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Owner & CEO
Joe founded AppraiseItNow to make a certified, USPAP-compliant appraisal as simple to order as anything else online. A former Bain & Company strategy consultant, Joe leads the entire team and specializes in strategy, growth, and the firm's tech capabilities.
Machinery & Equipment Appraiser
Third-generation auctioneer and CAGA Certified Appraiser with more than 20 years valuing machinery, equipment, vehicles, business assets, and estates for banks, attorneys, and trustees across the Carolinas.
Vehicle Appraiser
CAGA Certified Appraiser since 2014, covering vehicles, boats, equipment, fine art, and collectibles. A classic-car restoration background informs her vehicle work, with reports prepared for insurance, divorce, and charitable contributions.
Client Success Manager
Manages each engagement from the first enquiry to the delivered report, and keeps you posted at every step along the way.
Certified Appraisers Guild of AmericaCertified Appraiser
The Appraisal FoundationAuthorized by Congress as the source of appraisal standardsWhat auto clients say we are known for
Across 22 published auto appraisal reviews, every one from a client who paid AppraiseItNow for an appraisal, the three things they raise most often are how quickly we answer, how much research is visible in the report, and that they would hire us again.
My daughter had purchased a very collectible 2003 Mustang Cobra terminator just 3 months before her accident with 50,000 miles on it, for 30,000 dollars. We were experiencing some very heavy rains and she hydroplaned and smashed into a guard rail and totaled her car. The insurance company offered her $18,000, but we told them that was an insult to this car. We kept going round and round with them but they were not budging. Finally we googled an independent appraiser and found AppraiseItNow! Their appraised value was 26,462. They negotiated with the insurance for us and we ended up with 25,900. They were awesome and helped us get much closer to the appropriate value of the Cobra. Absolutely worth the price we paid. Highly recommended!
Car Appraisal for Insurance Claim
My wife and I purchased a property that included a double-wide mobile home, which we decided to donate to a local charitable organization that provides housing for low-income families. This type of donation required a formal appraisal to qualify for an IRS tax deduction, so we reached out to Appraise It Now. From the start, they were able to clearly answer all of our questions about both the appraisal process and the tax deduction requirements. We provided photos and additional details, and within 10 days we received a thorough, well-prepared report that included all the necessary IRS forms. I’m giving Appraise It Now a five-star review because communication was excellent throughout the entire process. Everyone I spoke with was helpful, friendly, and professional, and emails were always answered quickly. We were completely satisfied with the experience. Thank you!
Mobile Home Appraisal for Charitable Donation
I was very happy with the work put in on my totaled car appraisal. They did the appraisal quickly and VERY thoroughly. I felt like my insurance company gave a very low appraisal and Appraise It Now was very competitive, realistic and true to my expectations. The best part was they did a stellar job negotiating with my insurance company. I feel great about their work.
Auto Appraisal for Insurance Claim
These guys were phenomenal. Joe was very responsive and gave clear instructions on how to submit my information for the appraisal, which he completed in a very quick timeframe. The appraisal itself was extremely detailed and included a thorough explanation of how they arrived at the value. It came with extensive documentation, and it’s clear they did a significant amount of research. They were also very responsive through text and email and always available to answer any questions. I had them appraise my fifth-wheel RV for resale, and I highly recommend their services. I will definitely use them again.
Recreational Vehicle Appraisal for Insurance Coverage
My mother passed away in August 2023 and unfortunately, in the state of Ohio, motorhomes are not transferable on death and was going to have to go through probate court. After speaking with an attorney, I was informed I needed an appraisal. Due to my hectic work schedule and family schedule, I was looking for someone who could do this online, without needing an appointment. After a quick Google search I came across Joe at AppraiseItNow Inc., and instantly felt relief. A quick inquiry led to a few emails back and forth, a very reasonable cost to have the motorhome appraised and all the information needed to submit to get this taken care of. Joe was patient, worked with me as it was going to take a few weeks before I was able to supply the needed images/documents and payment, and less than a week later of submitting it I received the appraisal. His communication is next to none! He responds very quickly, is kind and extremely helpful. If I need anything in the future, I will not hesitate to reach out again! Thank you again! I will forever be in your debt!
Recreational Vehicle Appraisal for Probate
10 Stars!! Joe was a pleasure to work with. Answered all my questions with incredible patience. Payment was swift and they got started immediately and the turn around time was much sooner than I expected. (I was on a time crunch and they got it done for me incredibly fast!) And the best part was the appraisal was even more than what I was expecting. And everything I need was sent to my email. Fantastic experience, would recommend to anyone needing an appraisal!
Auto Appraisal for Charitable Donation
Standard Fee Range
$195 – $495
Standard range for our Automobile appraisals based on past projects
Two report tiers. Your intended use sets which one you need.
from $195
USPAP-compliant report for standard purposes
from $295
USPAP-compliant and IRS-qualified report for advanced purposes
Please note that the fees listed below are for informational purposes and are subject to change. Our team will review your materials and issue your quote before we get started.
1 vehicle
$195 – $495
Single-vehicle appraisal
5 vehicles
$795 – $1500
Small fleet or collection pricing
10+ items
$1800 – $4500+
Large fleet—discounted aggregate pricing
Our Automobile appraisal fees are transparent, scope-based, and designed to be fully USPAP-compliant for your intended use. We don't bill by the hour and will propose a fixed fee before we start our work, so you'll know exactly what you are paying before engaging our team. Please note that the pricing outlined here is strictly for informational purposes; before issuing your quote, we will need to get a better understanding of your assets so we can properly scope the assignment.
Popular uses
Vehicle appraisals answer to insurers, charities, the DMV, probate courts, family law attorneys, lenders, and the IRS. The uses below cover what each one needs from the report and open the vehicle page that goes deeper.
What a repaired vehicle lost in resale value after a crash, what a totaled vehicle was worth before it, and agreed values for insuring a classic or a custom build. Prepared for the owner to present to the carrier, with the comparable sales the number rests on.
Cars, RVs, trailers, and motorcycles given to a charity that keeps them in service rather than selling them. That is when the deduction is the vehicle's fair market value, and above $5,000 it needs a qualified appraisal filed with Form 8283.
A vehicle bought without a title, inherited without paperwork, or rebuilt from parts can be titled through a surety bond in most states, and the DMV sizes that bond from an appraisal. We issue the valuation the bond agent and the DMV ask for.
Date-of-death values for the vehicles, RVs, and trailers in an estate, for the probate inventory, the estate tax return, and a fair split among heirs. Often handled from photos and the VIN when the vehicle is already in storage.
An independent value for the cars, trucks, and RVs each spouse is keeping, so the marital balance sheet is built on a number neither side chose. Prepared for one party's attorney or as a joint engagement.
Collateral values for a loan against a classic car, a commercial truck, or a fleet, written to the lender's requirements, and schedules of vehicle value for a personal or business bankruptcy filing.
A classic car, an RV, or a truck given to a family member above the annual exclusion is reported on Form 709 at fair market value on the date of the gift, and the return needs a qualified appraisal behind that number.
Real vehicle assignments we have completed, showing the intended use each report was prepared for, the standard of value applied, and how the conclusion was supported.
A 2020 Volvo VNL with 692,000 miles, a missing seat and an active engine fault. The lender wanted a number that reflected the truck as it actually sat.
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A 2009 Forest River folding camper with torn canvas and no title. In this segment, canvas condition moves the price more than anything else.
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A luxury fifth-wheel trailer in rough enough shape to fall outside the normal RV resale market. The bankruptcy court needed its real as-is value.
Read the case studyWe appraise a broad range of personally owned, collectible, and commercial vehicles including passenger cars, luxury vehicles, classic and antique cars, trucks, SUVs, RVs, motorhomes, motorcycles, boats, commercial vehicles, and entire fleets.
Yes. AppraiseItNow provides appraisals for both diminished value and total loss claims. A diminished value appraisal documents the loss in market value a vehicle sustains after an accident, even following repair. A total loss appraisal establishes the pre-loss fair market value of a vehicle when an insurer has declared it a total loss. Both report types are commonly used in insurance disputes and litigation.
Yes. We regularly appraise vehicles in varying condition, including high-mileage, damaged, or modified vehicles. Mileage, condition, modification history, provenance, and market demand are all factored into the valuation.
Yes. We provide aggregated valuations for full vehicle fleets and collections across multiple vehicle types. Volume-based pricing is available for larger assignments and is confirmed in advance.
Fees are scope-based and quoted as a fixed price before work begins. Single-vehicle appraisals typically start at $195, more complex or compliance-driven assignments start at $295, and most projects fall within a standard range of $195–$495, depending on vehicle type, quantity, and complexity.
Most automobile and vehicle appraisals are completed within 7–10 business days once all required information is received. Expedited turnaround options may be available for time-sensitive matters.
