Certified Collateral Value Appraisals:: The current fair market value of your collector vehicle helps to increase your “net worth” when seeking a loan or other financial activity
 

Certified Donation/Gift Value Appraisals: The IRS requires an appraisal for any gift to a charity or eligible museum, etc. Further, a qualified appraiser must complete and sign the appropriate IRS forms before you can take a tax deduction for your donation.  We have helped museums and charities receive vehicle donations and helped the donors receive their proper tax deduction with the correct paperwork.
 

Certified Estate Value Appraisals: Because your collector vehicle has value it is part of your estate.  Our appraisal will help prevent your heirs from being “ripped off” when they try to sell. It also establishes the value when vehicles are inherited. Our appraisal will help your heirs determine the real fair market value to avoid disagreements on the vehicle(s) value. Larger estates facing estate taxes can protect against overpayment of taxes.
 

Certified Divorce Value Appraisals:  Yes, the “D” word.  You don’t want a court or attorney determine what your vehicle is worth. Have an Certified Value Appraisal done now to determine the fair market value now and avoid problems later. This type of appraisal can be done during or prior to the divorce proceedings.
 

Certified Claim Settlement Value Appraisals:  If you are arguing with an insurance company over the value of your vehicle after a loss then our Certified Value Appraisal NOW can be a big help It’s not as easy to appraise a vehicle after an accident, fire, etc. but it can be done if not too much time has gone by.
 

Certified Fraud Value Appraisals: Did you buy a vehicle “sight unseen” or over the internet and, when you received it, believe that you have been cheated? Certified Value Appraisal can help build your case.  Was the vehicle advertised as having never been in an accident and you have discovered otherwise? Did you discover flood damage? Our appraisals can help you in your objective to recover your investment.
 

Certified Substandard Restoration Value Appraisals: Did you pay for a prize winning restoration only to find out that the only prize you will win is the “booby prize”?   Does the paint come off in the rain? Is the chrome peeling three months later? My Certified Value Appraisal can help you with your claim.
 

Larry Boardman, CVA
Certified Vehicle Appraisals
A Division of Classic Wheels LLC
22 Adams Road, Simsbury, CT 06089
  860.658.7878 Days   860.658.4646 Evenings
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Covering Connecticut and surrounding areas.