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Tell Us What You Need to Know

Whether you already know what type of appraisal you need or you are simply trying to understand whatcomes next, we’re here to help.
You may be dealing with an insurance valuation, a total loss, diminished value, a collector vehicle, adisputed appraisal, a legal matter, or simply a question about what your vehicle is worth.
You don’t have to know exactly what to ask for before you contact us.
Tell us a little about your situation, and we’ll help determine the appropriate next step.

Start With Your Situation

When you contact East Coast Auto Appraisers, it helps to provide a few basic details about the vehicle andwhy you need an appraisal.
You may want to include:
  • Year, make, and model
  • VIN, if available
  • Current mileage
  • General condition of the vehicle
  • Whether the vehicle has been damaged or repaired
  • The reason you need an appraisal
  • Your location
  • ▪ Any important deadline you are working toward
If you have photographs, repair records, insurance documents, previous appraisals, receipts, or other supporting documentation, those may also be helpful.
Don’t worry if you don’t have everything.
We can determine what information is needed after we understand the situation.

What Happens After You Contact Us?

Your initial contact is simply a conversation about what you need.
We’ll discuss:
1. Your Situation
What happened, what you are trying to determine, and why the appraisal is needed.
2. The Vehicle
The vehicle’s identity, condition, history, equipment, modifications, and any other factors that may affect value.
3. The Assignment
What needs to be established and what type of appraisal or valuation is appropriate.
4. The Next Step
Whether that involves an inspection, additional documentation, market research, or another part of the appraisal process.
There is no need to determine all of this on your own before contacting us.

Need an Appraisal for a Legal or Insurance Matter?

If your appraisal relates to an insurance claim, total loss, diminished value, dispute, accident, litigation, or expert witness assignment, let us know when you contact us.
Providing the basic circumstances and any relevant deadline will help us understand the assignment and determine how we can assist.
For attorneys, investigators, insurance professionals, and other professionals, we can discuss the scope ofthe assignment and the documentation or inspection requirements during the initial consultation.

Contact East Coast Auto Appraisers

Phone:  (240) 727-2681
Email: eastcoast@eastcoastautoappraisers.com
Main Office:  Cumberland, Maryland

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    Not Sure What Type of Appraisal You Need?

    That’s okay.
    A short description of your situation is often enough to get the conversation started. We’ll help identifywhat needs to be determined and what information will be needed to support it.
    Tell Us What You Need to Know.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    No. If you're unsure whether you need an Actual Cash Value appraisal, diminished value appraisal, collector vehicle appraisal, agreed value appraisal, or another type of valuation, tell us what you're trying to determine. We can help identify the appropriate assignment.

    Not necessarily.

    Start with the year, make, model, mileage, your general location, and the reason you need an appraisal. Additional documentation can be provided as needed.

    Yes. Photographs and supporting documentation can be useful in understanding your situation and determining what will be needed for the appraisal.

    Yes. East Coast Auto Appraisers provides independent vehicle valuations for a variety of insurance-related matters, including total loss and other disputed valuation situations.

    Yes. Expert witness and litigation support services are available for attorneys, investigators, and other professionals involved in vehicle-related matters.

    East Coast Auto Appraisers is based in Cumberland, Maryland, and provides appraisal services throughout the United States and other countries. Specific assignments can be discussed during the initial consultation.

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    Have a Question About Your Vehicle’s Value?

    You don’t need to have all the answers before you contact us.
    Tell us what you’re dealing with, and we’ll help determine what comes next.
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