Fraud

Did you recently purchase a vehicle that was advertised as accident free, only to determine it had previously been in an accident?

Did you buy an expensive "all original" vehicle, only to determine that you received a "clone" that was sold as the "real deal"?

Our appraisal can help build your case.

We can help determine if your vehicle was misrepresented when you bought it.

An impartial appraisal can help determine what the monetary damages are due to the misrepresentation.

Documentation of the vehicle's value will prevent a court or some attorney from determining what you are entitled to based on the vehicle's worth.

A standard vehicle appraisal includes an assessment of condition and a determination of the fair market value of the vehicle. It provides the documentation required to justify the value during fraud proceedings.

Contact us for an Appraisal

Standard Vehicle Appraisal

$250 plus travel* and tolls

A standard vehicle appraisal provides a value of the vehicle at the current time. We inspect and photograph the condition of the vehicle and collect any information from the owner that could affect its value. We then rate the vehicle on a universal scale of condition.

We research websites, auctions, “For Sale”, publications like “Old Cars”, “NADA” etc., and consult with experts to establish the fair market value range of the vehicle. With all this information, we assess the value of the vehicle and prepare a formal appraisal report.

We are also available for court appearances**, if needed.

*Travel time

Travel is $75/hour by car, round trip. Travel time is $50/hour for any transportation other than driving. Parking, tolls, etc. are additional. Motels, meals, and other related overnight expenses are billed at actual cost.

**Court Appearances

Expert Witness Robert Aftel has been recognized as an expert in Diminished Value in the Courts of Fairfax, Stafford, Prince William, Loudon, Alexandria City, Fredericksburg City, Henrico, Hanover, and Montgomery County, MD.

Court Fee Schedule Depositions / Court appearances are $300/hour for the first two hours, with a two-hour minimum. Subsequent time is $250/hour. The clock begins at the appointed hour which we are requested to appear. Cancellation fee is $300 for cancellation notice of less than 24 hours (business time) and $150 for cancellation notice of more than 24 but less than 48 hours. A cancellation notice of more than 48 hours will result in no charge.