Collision Claims Advisors — Appraisal Engine

01Select Product

02Customer Info

03Condition

04Damage Info

05Comp Search

06Calculation

07Report

Select Appraisal Type

Choose the appraisal product that fits your situation. Your selection determines which fields are required and the workflow that follows.

$99.95

Total Loss ACV Appraisal

Basic Actual Cash Value report. Provides an independent valuation of the vehicle's worth — a clean starting point for total loss negotiations.

$499.95

Diminished Value Appraisal

Full IACP-certified DV report. Calculates pre-loss ACV, applies the ISAA sliding scale with exception rules, and delivers a court-ready diminished value figure.

$499.95

RTA — Total Loss Appraisal

Formal appraisal dispute. Full report generated and held by appraiser only. Customer receives contract and payment link. Select states only.

$299.95

Loss of Use Appraisal

Transportation replacement appraisal. Documents reasonable rental/transportation costs during the repair period. Supports your claim for loss of use damages.

Customer & Vehicle Information

All fields marked * are required before continuing. Enter the VIN to auto-decode year, make, model, and trim.

Selected Product: —

VIN Number *

17-character Vehicle Identification Number

Current Mileage *

Customer Zip Code *

Date of Loss *

Date of Appraisal *

Customer Name *

Street Address *

City *

State *

Zip Code *

Customer Email Address *

Required — your completed appraisal report will be emailed to this address.

Insurance Company *

Claim Number *

Repair Invoice Amount ($) *

Total repair cost from estimate/invoice

Insurer's Offered ACV ($) optional — for comparison

Enter the insurer's offer to include a variance analysis in the report.

Vehicle Condition Assessment

The vehicle's pre-loss condition directly affects its market value. Please review the descriptions below and honestly select the condition that best reflects your vehicle before the accident occurred.

Why Condition Matters
Because the pre-loss condition of the asset plays a critical role in determining its market value, this appraisal includes a condition assessment based on industry-accepted criteria. A clear and supportable classification of the asset's condition ensures the use of appropriate market comparables and valuation benchmarks.

To establish an objective reference point, we reference grading criteria consistent with resources such as Cherry Black Book, J.D. Power, and Kelley Blue Book, all of which utilize condition-based tiers to help quantify value adjustments. These classifications take into account a vehicle's overall cosmetic appearance, structural soundness, mechanical condition, and overall marketability.

How to Answer: Think about your vehicle as it was the day before the accident. Be honest — overstating condition will not increase the final value and may undermine your claim. The condition you select will be reflected in the appraisal report and you will be asked to attest to your answer.

Condition Tier	Description	Value Adj.
Extra Clean (Excellent)	No visible damage, dings, or scratches \| No reconditioning needed \| Interior is flawless — no wear on seats, carpet, dash, etc. \| Tires and brakes are near new \| Well maintained with full service records \| Typically detailed and showroom-ready	+10%
Clean (Very Good)	Minor wear and tear from normal driving \| May have a few small chips or light scratches, but nothing needing bodywork \| Interior is clean with minimal wear \| Tires and brakes in good condition \| Mechanically sound and no major repairs needed \| May need light detailing to be front-line ready	+5%
Average (Baseline)	Common retail vehicle condition \| Shows typical use, including scratches, door dings, and some interior wear \| Tires and brakes may need replacement soon \| Might have minor mechanical or cosmetic issues \| May need some reconditioning to be front-line ready	Baseline
Rough	Shows significant wear and tear inside and out \| Has noticeable dings, dents, paint damage, and possibly mismatched panels or faded paint \| Interior is worn, possibly torn seats or stained carpet \| Mechanical issues likely \| Would require extensive reconditioning \| May be a candidate for auction or wholesale only	−10%
Damaged / Salvage	Major mechanical or cosmetic issues \| Typically non-running or unsafe to drive \| May have frame damage, deployed airbags, or a branded/salvage title \| Not typically listed in valuation guides because the value is highly variable	−20%

Select Your Vehicle's Pre-Loss Condition

Extra Clean — Excellent Condition

Showroom-ready. No damage, flawless interior, near-new tires/brakes, full service records.

+10%

Clean — Very Good Condition

Minor wear from normal driving. No bodywork needed. Mechanically sound.

+5%

Average — Baseline Condition

Typical retail vehicle. Some scratches, door dings, interior wear. Tires or brakes may need attention. May need minor reconditioning. This is the baseline condition used in most retail valuations.

Baseline

Rough

Significant wear inside and out. Dents, paint damage, worn interior. Mechanical issues likely. Requires extensive reconditioning.

−10%

Damaged / Salvage

Major mechanical or cosmetic issues prior to the accident. Non-running, unsafe, or branded title. Value is highly variable.

−20%

Comparable Vehicle Search

System searches for clean-history comps matching the subject vehicle by radius expansion logic.

Comparable Vehicles Found

#	VIN	Year / Make / Model / Trim	Location	Source	Miles	Accidents	List Price	Mi. Adj.	Yr. Adj.	Opt. Adj.	Adj. Price	Listing

Manual Override — Add/Edit Comparable

Source VIN

Year

Make

Model

Trim

Dealer / Location (City, ST)

List Price ($)

Miles

Accidents Reported?

Mileage Adjustment ($)

Options Adjustment ($)

Listing URL optional

Calculation Results

ACV derived from comparable market data. Diminished value applied per ISAA sliding scale with applicable exceptions.

Loss of Use Details

Enter repair timeline, rental information, and comparable rental quotes. We use the average of three market quotes to determine the fair daily rental value.

Repair Timeline

Date Vehicle Entered Repair *

Date Repairs Completed

Date Vehicle Returned *

Total Days Without Vehicle

Auto-calculated from dates above

Comparable Rental Class *

Rental Provided by Insurer

Was a Rental Provided? *

Your appraiser will obtain and verify comparable rental quotes from major rental agencies to establish the fair market rental value. You will receive your completed report after the appraiser has finished their analysis.

Your Transportation Costs

Additional Transportation Costs ($)

Rideshare, towing, alternative transport

Taxes & Fees ($)

Taxes, surcharges, or fees on rental/transport

Additional Notes

Upload Receipts

Upload receipts for rental costs, rideshare, towing, or other transportation expenses.

Drop receipts here or click to upload

Retail Market Average (Comps)
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Date-of-Loss Adjustment Factor

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15% annual depreciation rate applied to gap between loss date and appraisal date

Adjusted Pre-Loss ACV
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Retail market average adjusted back to date of loss

Calculation Breakdown

Report Preview

Professional report ready for delivery.

Appraiser Login

Enter your credentials to access the appraisal queue.

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Appraisal Queue

Dashboard

Admin Settings

Appraisal Review

Vehicle Information

Claim Information

Uploaded Documents

Damage Assessment — Appraiser Review Questions marked Unsure require appraiser determination

Exception Rules Result

Comparable Vehicles — Editable

Adjust or delete comps as needed. Use "Add Comp" to insert a manual comparable (e.g. a lifted truck). Click "Recalculate ACV / DV" after changes.

Inc.	VIN	Year/Make/Model/Trim	Location	Miles	Acc.	List Price	Mi. Adj ($)	Yr. Adj	Opt. Adj ($)	Adj. Price	Listing	Screenshot	Del

+ Add Manual Comparable

VIN

Year

Make

Model

Trim

Location

Miles

Accidents

List Price ($)

Mi. Adj ($)

Opt. Adj ($)

Listing URL (optional)

Click "Recalculate ACV / DV" after adding.

Wholesale Auction Data — DV Market Verification

Search wholesale auction data to verify diminished value with real market evidence. Vehicles with accident history (dirty CarFax) sell for significantly less at auction.

Claim Status

Calculated Values

Loss of Use — Rental Quotes

Enter daily rental quotes for the comparable rental class. Click the company name to open their website and obtain a quote.

Enterprise ↗

Daily Rate ($)

Taxes & Fees ($)

Avis ↗

Daily Rate ($)

Taxes & Fees ($)

Budget ↗

Daily Rate ($)

Taxes & Fees ($)

Additional Transportation Costs ($)

Appraiser Documents

Upload supporting documents, rental agreements, or other evidence to include in the report appendix.

Drop files here or click to upload

Settlement Tracking

Appraiser Notes

Appendix — Report Inclusions

By default, appraiser notes and uploaded documents are included in the appendix of the certified report. Uncheck to exclude.

Include Appraiser Notes in Appendix Your notes will appear as a dedicated appendix page in the report.

Include Comparable Listing Screenshots in Appendix Upload screenshots per comp above. Each included comp with a screenshot gets its own appendix page.

Uploaded Documents — Select Which to Include

Pending Appraisals

Ref #	Submitted	Customer	Vehicle	Product	DV Amount	Status	Actions

Analytics Dashboard

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Total Reports

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Active Claims

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Revenue Estimate

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Avg Settlement %

Reports by Product

Claims by Status

Monthly Volume & Revenue

Settlement Recovery

DV Appraisal Performance

Administrative Settings

Appraisal Workflow

Manual Appraiser Review

When enabled, all DV appraisals are held in queue for appraiser review and certification before delivery to the customer. Recommended — supports 24hr turnaround.

Auto-Approve & Deliver

When enabled, completed appraisals are automatically certified and delivered to the customer without appraiser review. Not recommended for production.

Target Turnaround: 24 Hours — adds perceived value and ensures appraiser quality review

Notification Settings

Email Appraiser on New Submission

Send a notification to charlie@collisionclaimsadvisors.com whenever a new DV appraisal is submitted.

Email Customer on Submission Confirmation

Send the customer an automatic confirmation email when their appraisal request is received.

Queue Management

Clear All Demo Data

Remove all test appraisals from the queue. This action cannot be undone.

Report Preview — Full Appraisal Document

Select Appraisal Type

Customer & Vehicle Information

Vehicle Condition Assessment

Damage Assessment

Comparable Vehicle Search

Calculation Results

Loss of Use Details

Report Preview

Certify & Send Report

Appraiser Login