(cross) Vehicle appraisals needed

[HI^C]

I havent had good luck posting in the mini truck area ON ANY BOARDS. guess they just are not the same as cruiser people. So i decided to post over here. Thank you desertdude, think i am going to use that one, and he is local to me.

*The truck was totaled as of Sept 14.*

Do to a recent accident of my buddies built truck, I am trying to help him possibly prepare for the insurance company to total the truck. The damage is pretty close to the possible totaling the truck area, we think. So just preparing for the worst case, and looking to submit to the insurance company at least 2 appraisals on the truck. Just a signed email including a small appraisal paragraph would work great. We have prepared the paperwork, and are gathering pictures to send to whomever can give the appraisal.


I totalled my fj40 cruiser and had a online appraisal done, and it worked great, just lookin for the same but someone that does built mini trucks.


Please let me know if you can help, or know of someone willing to help out.

 

[Steve C]

Who's fault was it?

This makes a big difference because if your buddy is at fault he will be claiming against his comp coverage and it's subject to whatever is in the policy; whereas, if it's the other drivers fault, your buddy is generally entitled to whatever it was/is worth. One way to determine this might be nada retail price, plus all the extras, plus the labor. I agree though that the best way might be through a professional apraiser. If you google for "diminished value" and "appraisal" (assuming spelling is ok, which for me is a big if) you might find one of these appraisers. They frequently work when someone smashes a car and a third party claim is made for repairs and lost value.

Also, maybe try the Roadfly BMW site, as this topic comes up frequently there.

 

[Jetboy]

One of my buddies was getting a loan for a hybrid chevy w/toyota body and needed an appraisal, the local shop did one for him figuring the value of all of the parts and what it would cost to put one together- high appraisal value and from a professional- it cost him $20. Might be able to just call the a shop and tell them the specs and hae them do a write up on costs.

 

[raoul reese]

appraisal

I recently got an appraisal from Bob based on threads found in this forum. You might want to give him a try.
USA Auto Appraisers
5062 S. 108th St., Ste. 225
Omaha, NE 68137
(402) 681-2968
Fax Available
E-Mail-BOB@USAAUTOAPPRAISERS.COM

 

[HI^C]

Not my buddies fault,
"One way to determine this might be nada retail price, plus all the extras, plus the labor."
THIS is exactly what i have gathered. NOW finding someone to put this offical for the insurance company is what i need. LOL

THERE is no local 4x4 shops that build any vehicles at all, I (sometimes we) custom build everything if needed, but this truck is 95% bolt on, but i do not trust a average car appraiser with this.

JETboy got name of shop? or do you know if they are online/email a appraisal?

I have contacted USA auto appraisers, and they are very very local to me, Bob will be doing one as soon as i can set an appointment, This is why i thanked desertdude for pointing me to him.

I take pics tonight and i am ready for sending everything i have at this time out for apprasials.