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Oregon has some of the best Consumer advocate laws in the country when it comes to Diminished Value and Total Loss. Don’t make the mistake of using an out of state appraiser who is not authorized by Oregon Department Of Transportation (ODOT) to appraise vehicles in the state of Oregon. Oregon is one of the few states who require appraisers to be licensed. The first thing I’m asked when contacted by an Insurance Company is, “Are you licensed in the State of Oregon to perform an Appraisal?”.

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If for any reason, your insurance company refuses to accept my appraisal as a valid Oregon Vehicle Appraisal, I will refund 100% of your money.

Not sure about getting a Diminished Value Appraisal?

Get our Preliminary Diminished Value or Total Loss Opinion for only $59.99. Many times this may be all you need to negotiate a settlement. Or if your vehicle is older, this may be the perfect way to prove your point without spending more money. If you do decide to move forward with a full appraisal, we’ll credit the full amount of your payment toward your in depth  Diminished Value Appraisal.

Free Diminished Value Estimation.

Fill out your information here, and Ken will get back to you within 24 hours with a Free Rough Estimate of how much Diminished Value you have. Don’t have time to wait? Give him a call, 9-5 daily and if he’s available, he’ll take your information over the phone and call you back with an estimate. Just call (503)420-3333 and say, “I need a phone estimate”. Yep, it’s that easy.

Q: Why choose you instead of one of the other Auto Appraisers in the area?
Ken: Just like body shops, most auto appraisers produce appraisals for Insurance Companies and many use variations of the banned formula 17C  in their reports to give Insurance Companies who provide them volume business a “LOW BALL” appraisal. I don’t have any association and/or work for any Insurance Company. I feel that is a conflict of interest to produce a report for both an Insurance Company and Claimants that may oppose them.
Q: How can I tell if an appraiser also works for Insurance Companies?
Ken: The easiest way is just to ask. Most appraisers in bed with Insurance companies will own up to working with them. They don’t want any trouble with the FTC, or the Insurance Division of the Oregon Department of Consumer & Business Services.
Q: Can’t I just get an report from a Diminished Value Calculator or one of the cheap out of state report mills?
Ken: In the state of Oregon, you’re required to be certified by Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) to appraise a vehicle except in extenuating circumstances. Most out of state online appraisers do not have this Certification and since no one has come up with an accurate Diminished Value Calculator, most are just scams. Finding out if a potential appraiser is Authorized by the State of Oregon is as simple as looking online at ODOT’s Certified Appraiser License Search to determine if the Appraiser is qualified to appraise a vehicle in Oregon. Many insurance companies consider appraisals completed by Appraisers not certified by ODOT invalid and easy to defeat in court.
Q: How does your Vehicle Sales background compare with other appraisers who have a mechanical and/or body shop background?
Ken: I believe that one of the main reasons that my clients have been so successful with their claims using my appraisals is that Insurance companies have a hard time disputing my logic. I specialize in Inherent Diminished Value. Most Oregon Diminished Value claims worth pursuing fall within this category. Inherent Diminished Value is the diminution in value due to the damage history of the vehicle.  Where many of my colleagues only use damage modifiers and never take in account a buyers perception, I do. Because of that, my Diminished Value findings tend to be up to 50% higher than those based on damage modifiers. 

Disclaimers: * can not be combined with other offers. One discount per appraisal. Included inspections must be brought to Aloha, OR. Inspections conducted elsewhere may be subject to an additional fee. We reserve the right to refuse to do any appraisal. We will not “fudge” on appraisals, no matter how much we’re offered, and will immediately refuse to appraise your vehicle if you ask. We only work with private individuals and do not and will not appraise vehicles for Insurance Companies.

Ken Nix is an appraiser only and does not offer legal or tax advise. The information presented at this site should not in any way be construed to be legal advice. If you are in need of legal advice, you should seek the help of a qualified attorney in your area. This site is not intended to solicit clients outside of the State of Oregon. Laws vary by state and you are urged to research the specific laws and your rights within your state.

There is no warranty expressed or implied for any information and/or material contained in this web site. By accessing this site, you agree to hold harmless, Ken Nix and/or Diminished Value Auto Appraisers and/or their associates for any damages arising from using the information on this site including direct, indirect, incidental, punitive and/or consequential damages. This website should be used for educational purposes only. No information on this web site should be considered legal or tax advice. Users of this site agree that the laws of Washington County, Oregon, will govern all transactions, and Washington County, Oregon is the only location in which any action may be brought.

Diminished Value of Oregon Auto Appraisers. 4264 SW Plumeria Way, Aloha OR. 97007 (503)431-0539