Why do I need an appraisal?

There are many reasons to have an appraisal done on your vehicle like have you ever wondered what is my car worth?; however the most important reason is to protect your investment. For some of us, our collector car will be the second biggest asset right behind our home. For many others, their collector car will be their most valuable asset. Finding an appraiser who is certified and has the experience and knowledge that can accurately document a true market value for your collector car is crucial in order to properly protect that asset. Your insurance company no matter who that might be, is going to have to determine a value of a total loss. A carefully documented appraisal of your vehicles specifics, correctness, documentation, photos, etc are key to the true market value of your vehicle. A vehicles correctness and authenticity can play an even bigger role. In a total loss situation having an appraisal can get you what your car is worth in true market value. If you’re donating a vehicle to a charitable donation, know its true market value and have the ease of the correct tax form properly filled out for you. If you’re selling a vehicle or just want to have documentation of your vehicles current market value, contact us right away and schedule your certified appraisal today. Mad Muscle Garage offers a certified unbiased appraisal and we follow the highest of standards as seen by the USPAP on each and every appraisal. We stand behind each appraisal and are expert witnesses in the courts. If you are sitting there wondering "how much is my car worth?", contact one of our appraisers today and ask us to appraise my car . We recommend an appraisal every 2 years. We offer both a in person vehicle appraisal as well as an online appraisal for out of state and international clients

What do we do for your collector car appraisal?

We do a full bumper to bumper inspection which includes but not limited to the following: Full decode of vehicle VIN number, Cowl or trim tag decode, Engine numbers and date codes (when applicable), Identification of attached components such as manifold, carburetor, radiator, etc., Original or restoration quality, Paint and trim quality including all chrome, stainless steel, plastic and if correct to the vehicle, Under body inspection including floor pans, trunk pan, rocker panels, etc., Undercarriage inspection including frames and sub frames, Inspection of wheels, brakes, exhaust, etc., Engine and drive-train inspection, Interior inspection: seats, carpet, console, dash, headliner, door panels etc., for quality, originality, and correctness, Verification of proper functionality of all switches, controls, levers, lights, electronics, etc., Condition of all glass, Fit and finish of all body panels, Evidence of rust or collision damage, Full detailed photographs documenting the appraisal, Small video of walk around with vehicle running, Review of any documentation the owner has in possession such as build sheet, protect-o-plate, etc., Value in current market times, Several comparable vehicles true market value. For out of state and International clients, we do offer an online appraisal. Call us today or click the link below to schedule your next collector car appraisal! Matt 952-220-2993

Contact us today to schedule your appraisal