L. E. Batton, President
Founder and President of Auto Appraisal Group Inc., (AAG) a nationwide company providing comprehensive appraisals of all types of autos, including antique, classic, commercial and special interest automobiles, since 1989. AAG is the largest valuation appraisal company in the United States and the only company with trained and certified, independent agents. Agents have diverse expertise about a wide variety of vehicles from early 1900's to automobiles of today.
Market Value Research for Auto Appraisal Group® appraisals includes investigation of current market activity, sales, trends, comparable value analysis, and diminished value due to accident damage. Auto Appraisal Group® appraisal service determines the fair market value for insurance matters, gift requirements, estate and financial matters and for consumers prior to automobile purchase or resale. AAG attends auctions located in different regions of the country, on a weekly basis to gather current market value and sales information.
Author and Instructor of Auto Appraisal Group® Certification Training Program. Since 1990, over ninety agents have been tested and certified to physically inspect and document any auto. Have unlimited access to one of the largest personal automotive research libraries in the country with over 1700 volumes on automobiles dating from 1900.
Appraiser of the Harold LeMay Automotive Collection of over 3000 vehicles and large collection of automobilia items, documented by the Guinness Book of World Records as the world's largest private auto collection. Since 1990, AAG has been the official appraiser for Carlisle Productions.
Clients include individuals, recognized lenders, major insurers, United States government agencies and national and international corporations including auto manufacturers and prominent retailers.
Expert witness testimony & umpire services for insurance claims and settlements, misrepresented sales and divorce settlements. Have been deposed, testified or recognized as an auto value expert in both Federal & District Courts.
Over 30 years experience in the automobile business including employment with new car dealerships of the following manufacturers, Chrysler, Plymouth, Dodge, Subaru, Mazda, Chevrolet, and Volkswagen. While with these companies, held positions as general manager and sales manager of both new and used car sales. Appraised thousands of trade-ins during this time.
Licensed Auctioneer in Virginia & Pennsylvania. Member National Auctioneer's Association.
United States Marine Corps. Veteran of Vietnam War. Awarded Purple Heart.
Member of Certified Appraisers Guild of America. Also current member of NADA Advisory Board, Society of Automotive Historians, Antique Automobile Club of America, Classic Car Club of America, National Association of Automobile Museums (NAAM), Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA), Automotive Restoration Market Organization (ARMO) and Lincoln highway Association.