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Conference napalm::musclecars

Title:	Musclecars
Notice:	Noter Registration - Note 5
Moderator:	KDX200::COOPER

Created:	Mon Mar 11 1991
Last Modified:	Mon Jun 02 1997
Last Successful Update:	Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:	182
Total number of notes:	5467

90.0. "Appraisal; where to get one." by WMOIS::BEAN (You can lead a horse to water, but...) Tue Jun 02 1992 12:10

    
    Where does one go, or who does one contact to have a vehicle
    appraised?
    
    Are these appraisals valid with an insurance company?
    
    How much does an average appraisal cost?
    
    Any help in answering these questions is helpful.  I'm sure that
    my car is not worth what *I* think it's worth, but it might be helpful
    to find out if I ever decide to sell/trade it.
    
    Thanks,
    Tom

T.R	Title	User	Personal Name	Date	Lines
90.1		CFSCTC::SANCLEMENTE	A Humble HEMI owner	`Wed Jun 03 1992 10:43`	21
	Depending on what your stated value and the type of car your insurance may require an appraisal. They will give you a list of what they consider valid appraisors. Joe's garage at the corner may or may not qualify. As far as getting an appraisal for personal use, I wouldn't waste the money. They are rarely any reflection of the car's actual value. I always laugh when I see "1968 mumble mumble" recently appraised at 10k, will sell for 6K. Now, isn't the 10k supposed to be what the car is worth? If your wondering what your car is roughly worth, pick up a Hemmings and find one in roughly the same shape and deduct around 35%. That will give you a good idea of what someone might be willing to pay. - A.J.
90.2	Appraisals can vary widely - get a high one for insurance	CIMNET::WOJDAK	U got lotsa peperoni in your bread	`Fri Jun 05 1992 12:00`	24
	If your in Central Mass. you can try Gerry Martel at the Fitchburg Music shop on Main Street in Fitchburg.I had him appraise a car a few years ago that was accepted by METPAY for insurance purposes.His appraisals are more realistic to what the car can be sold for than some other appraisers (though for insurance purposes,you probably want a high-end appraisal).The price was $75.00 which I thought to be rather high.Also insurance companies want a new one every year.He uses 3 reference books to arrive at HIS appraisal price.The books vary quite a bit, for example: 72 Dodge Challenger Ralleye Old Cars Price Guide June 1990 Edition Condition1 $11,300 Condition2 $9000 Condition3 $6300 Cars of Particular Interest April,May,June 1990 Edition HIGH $5800 AVERAGE $4200 LOW $2575 Gold Book of Collector Cars June 1990 Edition HIGH $11,300 AVERAGE $9000 LOW $6000 Rich
90.3	where to get appraisal books?	YEOLD::PROVENCAL		`Mon May 24 1993 13:08`	9
	Does anyone know where I could get a copy of any of the appraisal books as mentioned above. ie. "Old Car Price Guide", "Gold Book of Collector's Cars" or "Cars of Particular Interest". I have called 2 libraries and neither one has any of those! Thanks!
90.4	anyone have a sample appraisal I could get a copy of?	YEOLD::PROVENCAL		`Tue May 25 1993 06:28`	9
	Better yet... Does anyone out there have an "official" appraisal that I could have a copy of to give to my Auto Body guy? He's a licensed appraiser, but Metpay didn't like the way he did up the appraisal on my 67 camaro. Since he's not going to charge me for the appraisal... I'd like to get a sample to show him so that he can re-do it.... Thanks!
90.5	YOU GOTTA' BUY THEM	SWAM2::KLINE_ST		`Thu May 27 1993 17:25`	4
	GOLD BOOK= phone 404-261-8330; old cars can be bought at most magazine stands.