Credentials
Auto Appraisal Group Inc.
Founded in 1989, AAG is the only nationwide company that has trained and certified independent agents, with a centralized database of comparables utilized by our master appraiser who establishes values based on consistent information gathering, research and comparables. AAG provides independent, certified appraisal services including inspections, appraisals and research to determine condition and value for customers regarding insurance matters, estate planning, donations, lending institution requirements, resale values and purchases of antique, collectible and special interest automobiles.
Collectible Experience
AAG has over eighty agents who have been trained and certified to physically inspect and document any type automobile. Their expertise provides AAG with diverse knowledge from hands-on experience with a variety of makes and models. AAG's agents are trained, tested and certified to consistently evaluate the condition of all types of special interest and collector cars, trucks, and motorcycles. Detailed onsite inspections, extensive information gathering and personalized customer service are standard procedure.
Clients
AAG clients include collectors, major lenders, Credit Unions, national insurers, U.S. government agencies, international companies, and respected automotive publishers.
Research
Appraised autos are thoroughly researched to verify correctness and originality. Values are determined at the Home Office, by comparing each auto to like models appraised and sold across the country. AAG uses experts from within the group and around the world to assist with the research of rare autos. AAG is a contributor to the N.A.D.A. price guide.
Harold LeMay Estate
Documented as the World's
Largest Private Collection, AAG appraised over 3000 automobiles for the Harold LeMay estate in
2001.
Expert Witness Testimony
AAG's certified appraisals are victorious in establishing independent documentation for insurance claims, misrepresented sales, diminished values and estate or divorce settlements. AAG's founder and president, Larry Batton, has over 10 years of expert witness experience testifying in District and Federal Courts within the United States. A Case List is available upon request.
Click here to go to the Curriculum Vitae page.
Click here to go to the Expert Witness Fees page.
Official Appraisers for Carlisle Productions
Since 1989, AAG has provided independent certified appraisals on all of Carlisle Production's give-away autos. The new owner as well as the donor use AAG's independent appraisal to establish the car's value for the IRS.
