Appraisals & Inspections
Before you buy, finance, or insure a specialty car, two things protect your investment: an accurate appraisal and a thorough, independent inspection. Here is how each one works, and how to get it done right.
Know exactly what you're buying, and what it's worth.
Certified appraisals
An appraisal puts your vehicle's value in writing, prepared by a specialist who knows the collector market. It weighs condition, originality, documentation, options, and recent comparable sales, not a generic price guide. You'll want one for an agreed-value insurance policy, for financing or refinancing, for estate or tax planning, or simply to document what a rare car is really worth.
When you'll want one
- Agreed-value insurance
- Financing and refinancing
- Estate and tax planning
- Pre-sale documentation
Pre-purchase inspections
A pre-purchase inspection is an independent, expert look at a car before you buy, and it is essential when you are buying sight-unseen or from a distant seller. A thorough inspection covers mechanical and drivetrain condition, accident and rust history, matching numbers, paint and bodywork, and the service record, with a road test where possible, so there are no surprises after the transporter pulls away.
What a good inspection covers
- Mechanical and drivetrain
- Paint, body, and frame
- Originality and matching numbers
- Service history and road test
Need a referral?
Need a recommendation? We work with collectors and dealers nationwide and can point you to trusted, marque-appropriate appraisers and inspectors. Reach out and we'll help you find the right one for your car.
Ask our team
Need an appraisal or inspection?
Tell us about your car and where you are in the process. We'll connect you with the right appraiser or inspector, and structure financing or coverage when you're ready.
- Decisions in about an hour
- No application fees
- Available in all 50 states