Can you recommend an appraiser?
Find a certified auto appraiser near you.
CYRA Auto is the national registry of independent auto appraisers. Search by state for diminished value, total loss, classic car and insurance appraisals, or send one request and we’ll route it to appraisers who cover your area. Free to use.
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When you need an auto appraiser
Diminished value after an accident
A repaired car is worth less than one that was never hit. A diminished value appraisal puts a dollar figure on that loss so you can claim it from the at-fault driver’s insurer.
A total-loss offer that’s too low
Most auto policies have an appraisal clause. An independent appraiser documents the car’s actual cash value (ACV) and makes your case.
Insuring a classic or collector car
Agreed-value and stated-value coverage start with a written appraisal from someone who knows the marque.
Estates, donations and divorce
Courts, the IRS and the other side’s attorney expect a documented fair market value, not a price-guide printout.
Buying a car sight unseen
A pre-purchase inspection from a local appraiser is cheap insurance on a car you can’t see in person.
Disputes and litigation
Expert witnesses and appraisal-clause umpires, with their credentials and specialties on the listing.
Browse auto appraisers by state
Independent car appraisers in all 50 states and Washington, DC.
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- Texas
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- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
How CYRA Auto works
Search or send one request
Filter by state, appraisal type and credential. Or describe the car and the job once, and we’ll send it to up to three appraisers who cover your area.
Appraisers contact you
Your request goes straight to the appraiser. They reply to you directly, usually by email, with questions and a quote.
Hire direct
You choose and pay the appraiser. No call center in the middle, and CYRA Auto takes no cut of the appraisal fee.
Every credential, side by side
Good appraisers come out of many associations, and plenty of them belong to none. CYRA Auto lists them all on equal footing, so no single association decides who gets found. Credentials are shown as each appraiser lists them.
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Credential names belong to the organizations that issue them.
For insurers, attorneys and CPAs
Need a qualified auto appraiser, expert witness or appraisal-clause umpire in a market you don’t know? Send one request with the vehicle, the location and the deadline.
For appraisers
Your listing is free, and it’s yours. Claim it in two minutes, add your credentials and specialties, and get requests from owners, insurers and attorneys in your area without buying leads.
Questions
What does an auto appraiser do?
An independent auto appraiser inspects a vehicle, researches comparable sales and condition, and writes a report stating its value for a specific purpose: an insurance claim, a total-loss dispute, agreed-value coverage, an estate, a donation, a divorce or a lawsuit. Unlike an adjuster, an independent appraiser works for you, not the insurance company.
What is a certified auto appraiser?
“Certified” means the appraiser has earned a credential from a professional organization, such as ASCAA, IAAA, I-VAN or ASA, usually by completing training and agreeing to a code of ethics. Each listing on CYRA Auto shows the credentials the appraiser holds. A good appraiser will gladly show you proof.
How much does a car appraisal cost?
It depends on the vehicle, the purpose and how much research and travel the report needs. A diminished value or total-loss report usually costs less than a detailed report on a rare collector car or an expert-witness engagement. Ask any appraiser for a written quote before you hire.
Is CYRA Auto free?
Yes. Searching and sending requests is free for car owners, insurers and attorneys. A basic listing is free for appraisers. Sponsored placements are paid and always labeled.
Does CYRA Auto certify or employ appraisers?
No. CYRA Auto is an independent registry that lists appraisers from every association, and those who belong to none, on equal footing. Credentials are shown as each appraiser lists them, and you hire and pay the appraiser directly.
Why “CYRA”?
Can You Recommend an Appraiser. It’s the question owners, adjusters and attorneys ask most, and CYRA Auto is built to answer it.
I found my business listed. Where did that come from?
CYRA Auto starts listings from publicly available business information, showing only your name and state, so customers can find you from day one. Claim it for free to add your details, or remove it with one click.