Owned and operated by University of Maryland grad. Jim Connolly, since 1990, Frederick Auto Appraisal has been your full service independent damage claim, collector car, and heavy equipment appraisal specialist. From 1977 to 1990 Jim was the Senior Appraiser for "Independent Auto Appraisals, Inc."
Jim is "CAAG" and "ASE" certified in all aspects of vehicle appraisals and inspections.We are here to serve you in whatever appraisal or inspection capacity that is needed.
Insurance company procedures are followed to the letter.
Collector Car Appraisals are thorough and consider all relevant auction results and N.A.D.A. data.
Pre-purchase Inspections are a deliberate, methodical review of every visible component of the subject vehicle. If we see a problem it will be clearly documented and recorded.
Foremost: The client is always right and always comes first.
Our Disclaimer in plain english
All appraisals , no matter who the appraiser is, are estimates or opinions of the particular appraiser hired by you. You know what they say about opinions , everybody has one.
As a certified appraiser our opnions are held to a higher standard because of our experience but none the less they are still only opinions and estimates , many times based on certain information obtained by third parties, and may include inaccuracies, omissions or errors. We cannot be held liable for discrepancies that may arise from our appraisals.
The observations made in our reports are for informational and educational purposes only and shall not in any manner be considered a recommendation or endorsement of any strategy or investment.
It is understood that values quoted for any automobile are subjective and based upon market trends that fluctuate with time.
Any investment decision that you make or utilize, whether or not such decision or strategy derives from or relies upon information accessed or provided through this service, is done so at your sole discretion and your own risk.