Vehicle Damage Specialist
 

Maryland, DC and Northern Virginia's #1 Independent Source for Auto Damage Appraisals

 
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Available Services

  • Collision Damage Estimates

  • Vehicle Market Valuations

  • Stated Value for Insurance Policies

  • Total Loss Evaluations

  • Scene Photos and Diagrams

  • Expert Witness Services

Clientele

  • Insurance Companies

  • Fleet / Rental Accounts

  • Commercial Accounts

  • Local, State and Federal Governmental Agencies

  • Private Owners

  • Private Attorneys

The services we provide are available but not limited to all industries listed above. Volume discounts are available.


Why Choose Us?

  • Certified Reports - All reports are completed by an ASE Master Certified and I-CAR Platinum Pro-Level 3 Certified Collision Damage Appraiser and Technician.

  • Respected and Accredited - Our senior appraiser and owner of the company, Michael Wigmore, is a member of the National Automobile Auction Association (NAAA), the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) and a candidate member of the American Society of Appraisers (ASA).

  • Official Sales Data - Comprehensive, easy to understand reporting supported by official sales data from sources like Manheim Auctions, NADA, Kelley Blue Book and Black Book price guides and independently researched vehicle market surveys where applicable.

  • Highly Individualized Approach - Methodology based on a common sense approach, appraising value based on extent of actual physical damage, industry accepted vehicle condition ratings and real, independent sales data specific to your vehicle.

  • Experienced - We have performed thousands of appraisals in Maryland, DC and Virginia, multiple local automobile dealerships representing over 15 different manufacturers, several state and local governments, several local utility providers, and several locally managed national rental fleet accounts.

  • Nationally Recognized - Our reports have been recognized by several of the nation’s largest insurance carriers

  • Legal Experience - Provided expert witness testimony in over 80 trials in both District and Circuit Courts in Maryland and Virginia, as well as U.S Federal Court and at the Maryland Insurance Administration.  And in those court proceedings, approximately 50% of testimony provided has been for both the plaintiff and defendants, illustrating our true independence.

  • Fair Valuations for ALL - Finally, we are not advocates, we are appraisers.  Our only interest is to provide accurate and fair vehicle market valuations to both public and private industries.