Home 2016 05 05

Appraiser Blog

RV Values and Volume Rising – 2016

RV Values and Volume Rising – 2016 RV Analysis The weather has finally started to improve, and the performance of RVs at auction has followed suit. Motorized and towable units have once again moved in the same direction. Although both major market portions improved, motorhomes increase is less than one

Read More

Proportion of Drivers in Fatal Crashes Under Influence

Proportion of Drivers in Fatal Crashes Under Influence, 1982-2010     Traffic Safety Facts More than 5.4 million police-reported motor vehicle crashes occurred in the United States in 2010. Twenty-eight percent of those crashes (1.54 million) resulted in an injury, and fewer than 1 percent (30,196) resulted in a death.

Read More

Crash Type and Impact Speed Statistic

Crash Type and Impact Speed Statistic   Impact Speed and Crash Type Impact speed and crash type are statistically significant, and their coefficients consistently increase from the less severe outcomes injury to the most serious injury levels or death. The graphical table above shows the probability of a specific maximum injury level

Read More

Collision Repair Facilities

Most Common Collision Repair Facilities Collision repair involves repairing structural damage after a vehicle has been in a collision. Another term for collision repair is auto body repair. There are several ways to classify a collision repair facility, most common are: Independent body shop  – is one that operates by a private

Read More

Most Common and Costly Car Repairs

Most Common and Costly Car Repairs   According to a 2012 industry report, America’s auto repair business is expected to grow 1.2% annually over the next five years. By 2017, auto shop industry revenues will reach $54.7 billion. An improving economy and advances in auto manufacturing technology requiring more skilled

Read More

Daily Car News Bulletin for May 5, 2016

Daily Car News Bulletin for May 5, 2016   Tesla Production Tesla production output expected to grow to 500,000 cars a year by 2018. This year production output is 80,000 – 90,000. Takata Faulty Airbags Causing Deaths Takata faulty airbags death toll increases. Recent 2 fatal crashes in Malasia involved ruptured

Read More

Atlanta’s #1 Car Appraisers

The Free Estimate Game:

Would you rather collect 80% of an accurate appraisal or 20% of an inflated one?

Many clients believe that if another appraiser gives them a higher initial estimate, the settlement amount will be equally high. WRONG!

Insurance companies know who the legitimate appraisers are, so don't get caught up in the estimate game. Hire an appraiser based on their credentials and reputation.

Seven things to look for when choosing an appraisal company