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Automobile appraisals in California for donations, insurance claims, estate tax, and divorce, prepared in accordance with USPAP and IRS requirements. AppraiseItNow appraises classic cars, collector vehicles, luxury automobiles, motorcycles, and commercial vehicles across California, including Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego.
10 Stars!!… the appraisal was even more than what I was expecting
We were amazed at their professionalism… all for thousands less than other appraisers
The appraiser was quick, professional, convenient and very thorough
DEFENSIBLE, USPAP-COMPLIANT AUTO APPRAISAL REPORTS — QUALIFIED FOR THE IRS, CALIFORNIA COURTS, LENDERS, INSURERS, AND MORE.
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Owner & CEO
Joe founded AppraiseItNow to make a certified, USPAP-compliant appraisal as simple to order as anything else online. A former Bain & Company strategy consultant, Joe leads the entire team and specializes in strategy, growth, and the firm's tech capabilities.
Machinery & Equipment Appraiser
Third-generation auctioneer and CAGA Certified Appraiser with more than 20 years valuing machinery, equipment, vehicles, business assets, and estates for banks, attorneys, and trustees across the Carolinas.
Vehicle Appraiser
CAGA Certified Appraiser since 2014, covering vehicles, boats, equipment, fine art, and collectibles. A classic-car restoration background informs her vehicle work, with reports prepared for insurance, divorce, and charitable contributions.
Client Success Manager
Manages each engagement from the first enquiry to the delivered report, and keeps you posted at every step along the way.
Certified Appraisers Guild of AmericaCertified Appraiser
The Appraisal FoundationAuthorized by Congress as the source of appraisal standardsAppraiseItNow provides professional automobile appraisals throughout California for a wide range of purposes, including donations, insurance claims, estate tax, and divorce proceedings. California's massive auto market, one of the largest in the world, means vehicle values can vary significantly based on make, model, condition, emissions compliance, and regional demand. Whether you need a valuation to support a charitable donation deduction, resolve a total loss insurance claim, establish fair market value for an estate, or divide assets in a divorce settlement, our credentialed appraisers deliver accurate, well-documented reports that hold up to IRS, legal, and insurance scrutiny.
AppraiseItNow serves clients across California with both remote and onsite appraisal options, making it easy to get a professional valuation regardless of your location or schedule. For many vehicle types, our appraisers can complete a thorough assessment using submitted photos, documentation, and vehicle history reports, while onsite inspections are available for classic cars, high-value collectibles, or situations requiring a physical examination. Learn more about our full auto appraisal services and how we tailor each engagement to the specific intended use. We offer Fair Market Value (FMV), Replacement Value, Orderly Liquidation Value (OLV), Forced Liquidation Value (FLV), and Actual Cash Value (ACV) appraisals for various intended uses.
AppraiseItNow appraises a broad spectrum of vehicles throughout California, covering everyday passenger cars to rare collector pieces and commercial fleet assets. Our appraisers are experienced with the full range of vehicle categories found across the state, including:
California's unique regulatory environment, including CARB emissions standards and the growing prevalence of EVs, adds complexity to vehicle valuations that our appraisers are specifically equipped to address. From a vintage muscle car appraised ahead of a Mecum auction in Monterey to a fleet of commercial vans being divided in a business dissolution, we handle appraisal assignments of all sizes and complexity levels across the state.
AppraiseItNow serves individual vehicle owners, attorneys, estate administrators, insurance adjusters, financial advisors, dealerships, and nonprofit organizations throughout California who need credentialed, defensible automobile appraisals for legal, financial, or tax-related purposes. Whether you are a private collector in Los Angeles, an executor managing an estate in Sacramento, or a divorce attorney in San Diego seeking an independent vehicle valuation, our team is ready to assist.
What California clients say we are known for
Across 23 published California appraisal reviews, every one from a client who paid AppraiseItNow for an appraisal, the three things they raise most often are how quickly we answer, how much research is visible in the report, and that they would hire us again.
10 Stars!! Joe was a pleasure to work with. Answered all my questions with incredible patience. Payment was swift and they got started immediately and the turn around time was much sooner than I expected. (I was on a time crunch and they got it done for me incredibly fast!) And the best part was the appraisal was even more than what I was expecting. And everything I need was sent to my email. Fantastic experience, would recommend to anyone needing an appraisal!
Auto Appraisal for Charitable Donation
My daughter had purchased a very collectible 2003 Mustang Cobra terminator just 3 months before her accident with 50,000 miles on it, for 30,000 dollars. We were experiencing some very heavy rains and she hydroplaned and smashed into a guard rail and totaled her car. The insurance company offered her $18,000, but we told them that was an insult to this car. We kept going round and round with them but they were not budging. Finally we googled an independent appraiser and found AppraiseItNow! Their appraised value was 26,462. They negotiated with the insurance for us and we ended up with 25,900. They were awesome and helped us get much closer to the appropriate value of the Cobra. Absolutely worth the price we paid. Highly recommended!
Car Appraisal for Insurance Claim
These guys were phenomenal. Joe was very responsive and gave clear instructions on how to submit my information for the appraisal, which he completed in a very quick timeframe. The appraisal itself was extremely detailed and included a thorough explanation of how they arrived at the value. It came with extensive documentation, and it’s clear they did a significant amount of research. They were also very responsive through text and email and always available to answer any questions. I had them appraise my fifth-wheel RV for resale, and I highly recommend their services. I will definitely use them again.
Recreational Vehicle Appraisal for Insurance Coverage
I was in dire need of an appraisal for my father's mobile home, which he needed for Medicaid approval. I couldn’t find anyone to do it for a long time, but then I found this company online and decided to give them a try. I’m so glad I did. They were wonderful to work with. I sent the pictures, and within just a few days I received the appraisal. They are absolutely worth the money.
Mobile Home Appraisal
They appraised an older trailer for me that required a bonded title. They were great with communication and it only took about 2 weeks to get a very nice detailed appraisal report, which finding comps for older trailers is not straight forward. Highly recommend!
Trailer Appraisal for Title Bond
We were amazed at their professionalism in working with us and the quality of the final appraisal report. And all for thousands less than other appraisers.
Tractor Appraisal for Charitable Donation
Given the USPAP-compliant nature of AppraiseItNow’s appraisal reports, we prepare our deliverables for major legal, tax, and financial reporting purposes for individual and commercial clients.
Popular uses of our appraisal reports include:
By triangulating a commercial truck guide baseline, such as Price Digests or the NADA Commercial Truck Guide, against current dealer listings and recent auction results for the same spec, then adjusting for mileage, engine and transmission, emissions equipment, and maintenance records. Emissions configuration matters particularly for trucks operating in California.
Whichever matches the assignment, stated explicitly. Retail, private-party, trade-in, auction, and actual cash value can differ by thousands of dollars on the same tractor, and lenders, insurers, and courts do not use the same standard, so an unlabeled number is a vulnerable number.
It gets inventoried and appraised. California probate requires an Inventory and Appraisal of estate property within four months after letters issue, at date-of-death fair market value; California imposes no state estate or inheritance tax, so values feed probate and any federal estate filing.
Because it cannot be registered here. Under the Air Resources Board Truck and Bus regulation, since January 1, 2023 diesel vehicles rated over 14,000 pounds operating in California must have a 2010 or newer engine and emission system, subject to limited exceptions, and noncompliant units are blocked from DMV registration. Demand shifts to out-of-state and off-highway buyers, so engine model year can move value more than mileage does.
In a going-concern sale it can. California requires carriers hauling property to hold a Motor Carrier Permit tied to a CHP carrier identification number, with proof of liability insurance and workers’ compensation before the permit issues, and permits run in 12-month terms. Permit status, insurance levels, and safety history affect how readily a fleet can keep operating after a transfer, so we account for them when trucks are valued as part of a business.