Oregon-focused. Vehicle-specific.
Choose an appraisal built around your vehicle, its repair history and the market—not a promise of an automatic payout.
What you should expect from us
A clear point of contact
Austin Nix, appraiser and public adjuster, is your main contact. Start with the full estimate form so he can review the records behind your question.
Oregon experience
We focus on Oregon vehicles and claims, supported by Ken Nix’s automotive valuation experience and Oregon appraiser certification dating to 2010. Local market context matters.
Reasoning you can follow
A useful appraisal identifies the vehicle, relevant history and market evidence, and explains the value conclusion. The goal is a defensible analysis, not an inflated number to sell a report.
Scope and fees before you order
Begin with a free preliminary document review. If paid work makes sense, confirm the service, price, required records and expected turnaround before proceeding.
Evidence that fits your vehicle
- Accurate year, trim, options, mileage and pre-loss condition.
- Review of the collision, repair estimate, supplements and final invoice.
- Consideration of prior damage, title issues and available vehicle history.
- Relevant market information and an explanation of how it supports the conclusion.
- Clear distinction between an estimate, appraisal and claim outcome.
Oregon’s lack of a general sales tax and its local vehicle market deserve attention in relevant valuation work. That does not mean every vehicle-related tax or fee is absent. Oregon Department of Revenue: sales tax.
A paid inspection when the assignment calls for one
We no longer offer a free auto-body repair inspection or any other free physical inspection. If a physical inspection or repair evaluation is appropriate, its scope and additional fee are agreed before the work begins.
A document-based diminished value review does not certify that a vehicle is safe or that repairs are complete. Expert testimony and other additional services also require their own scope and fee agreement.
Credentials you can review
Austin Nix
Appraiser & public adjuster • Main contact
Ken Nix
Oregon vehicle appraiser • Automotive experience since before certification in 2010
Clear expectations matter
No appraisal can guarantee that an insurer will pay a particular amount. Our written appraisal-fee guarantee has conditions; it is not a settlement guarantee. Legal representation is not included in an appraisal engagement.
Our address: 8885 SW Canyon Rd Ste 205, Portland, OR 97225. Contact Austin before arranging an inspection or visit.
Start with the facts about your vehicle.
Complete the full estimate form so Austin Nix can review your vehicle, accident and repair information together.
Questions about an existing request? Contact Austin at dvooaustin@gmail.com or (503) 420-3333.
The free estimate is a preliminary document review. Physical inspections, repair inspections and paid appraisal services require a separate agreement and additional fees.
