What Exactly Is an Appraisal?

East Coast Auto Appraisers follows a detailed, comprehensive process when conducting an appraisal. Steps include but are not limited to vehicle identification number (VIN) verification, a vehicle history report, and an assessment of the vehicle’s make, model, options/features, mileage, and overall condition, which includes mechanical issues, general wear, and interior and exterior cosmetic blemishes. Other factors, depending on the purpose of the appraisal, may include an assessment of the area’s supply and demand of the specific make and model of the vehicle.