| You have just spent thousands of hours and | | | | verify your claims. An appraisal will help set your |
| countless nights and weekends creating your labor | | | | buyers mind at ease and expedite the sales |
| of love, a classic car. One of the most important | | | | process. |
| things you do once you acquire or finish restoring | | | | Obtaining A Loan |
| a classic car is to get an appraisal. Let me offer | | | | There may be times when you will need to use |
| you the most important reasons for getting a | | | | collateral for another purchase, maybe another |
| classic car appraisal: | | | | car. You can use your written car appraisal to help |
| Insurance | | | | you get a loan. |
| If you have a house fire, or fire in your garage, | | | | Buying A Classic Car |
| your insurance company will not pay replacement | | | | There is nothing worse than the realization you |
| value. Also in the event of an accident, the | | | | just got ripped off by a dishonest seller. Before |
| insurance company will not pay replacement value. | | | | you purchase a vehicle, an appraisal can help keep |
| Having an appraisal will establish a recognized value | | | | you from paying too much, and, uncover any |
| for your car. With such an appraisal, it is much | | | | unseen or undisclosed defects present in the car |
| easier to obtain insurance or settle a claim. | | | | or truck. |
| Your Estate | | | | An appraisal will normally consist of an evaluation |
| In the unlucky event of your demise, your | | | | of the cars exterior, interior, mechanics and |
| children or heirs will have a statement as to your | | | | accessories. The appraiser will factor in data from |
| cars worth. This will assist them in settling and | | | | various classic car guides, auction results and retail |
| liquidating your estate. | | | | and wholesale sales of similar model cars. By |
| Selling Your Classic Car | | | | taking this extra step in getting an appraisal for |
| An appraisal by a qualified individual is always a | | | | your classic car, you are saving yourself from a |
| good thing to have when selling your classic car. | | | | lot of headaches in the future and keeping the fun |
| Your potential seller can contact your appraiser to | | | | in classic car ownership. |