Auto Appraisal Tips, Vehicle Insights & News

For those of us in the appraisal profession, ethics is at the cornerstone of what we do. Clients look to us to provide impartial information about their collector and classic automobiles.

Assuming your car donation meets the new gross proceeds rule, you’ll still need one of the following letters to get your IRS tax deduction.

Classic cars, exotics and other special cars require special auto insurance. Reviewers say that specialty insurance companies are probably your best bet.

A customer named Michelle from West Seattle called me regarding a diminished value appraisal. She had mentioned she was involved in a car accident in Bellevue which was caused by another driver.

Before hybrids and pure electric vehicles got all the attention, diesels were the go-to engine for those in search of better fuel economy, more torque and a longer service life.

De Tomaso is an Italian car manufacture that produced the Vallelunga ’64 – ‘ 68, the Mangusta ’67 – ’71 and the Pantera from ’71 – ’91.

Even though the last Pantera has been built about 10 years ago, today it is still the symbol of De Tomaso. 7260 vehicles have been built between 1970 and 1991, and the car was conceived as Ford contender to GM Corvette for the American market.

The sensation of the 1966 Turin Motor Show, this was the second model from Alejando de Tomaso's stable.

Whether you drive a Toyota Tacoma, Tundra, T-100, or SUV, you probably spend plenty of time behind the wheel. A quality sound system can make daily commutes, road trips, and long drives much more enjoyable.

Auto insurance fraud affects more than insurance companies. Fraudulent claims can contribute to higher insurance costs for drivers, making it important to recognize common scams and know how to protect yourself.

Consider buying a classic or collector car as an investment. Classic car values have remained stable in this unstable market.

Gold, real estate, stocks, mutual funds and bonds have in the past been somewhat stable investments. Looking at the last several years, they have been terrible investments and there futures aren’t much better.

The makings of ‘classic cars’ is often a source of debate. Oftentimes, a car is considered to be classic if the public deems it to be ‘collectable.’