Appraisal Services at Auto Giants

An MTO-approved car appraisal may be required when transferring vehicle ownership through ServiceOntario. Whether you're gifting a vehicle, transferring ownership, registering an older vehicle, or dealing with a vehicle that has damage, high mileage, or accident history, an appraisal can help establish its current fair market value.

You may need a car appraisal for:

• Gifting or transferring a vehicle
• High mileage or excessive wear
• Mechanical or body damage
• Accident, rental, or commercial history
• Out-of-province or out-of-country vehicles
• Vehicles 20+ years old with no book value listed on the UVIP

Pay Tax Based on Your Vehicle's Actual Value

If your vehicle's actual market value is lower than the wholesale value shown on the Used Vehicle Information Package (UVIP), an MTO appraisal can establish its current value. In eligible situations, this may allow you to pay tax based on the appraised value rather than the higher UVIP wholesale value, potentially saving you hundreds of dollars.

Already Paid the Full Tax?

You may still be eligible for a tax refund in certain situations. Contact Auto Giants to learn more about your appraisal options.

A certified car appraisal provides banks and financial institutions with an accurate assessment of your vehicle's current market value. If you're using your vehicle as collateral for a secured loan or financing, your lender may require a professional appraisal before approving the loan.

You may need a car appraisal for:

• Secured loans using your vehicle as collateral
• Refinancing an existing vehicle
• Older or unique vehicles not listed in standard valuation guides
• Modified or customized vehicles
• Vehicles with high mileage or accident history
• Establishing your vehicle's current market value for a lender

Get an Accurate Value for Your Lender

A professional appraisal provides a documented fair market value for your vehicle, giving you and your lender a clear understanding of what the vehicle is worth. This can help support the lending process when standard vehicle valuation tools don't accurately reflect your car's condition, features, modifications, or market value.

A certified car appraisal provides a professional, documented assessment of your vehicle's fair market value for legal proceedings and disputes. Whether you're dealing with a divorce, estate settlement, business matter, or court case, an independent appraisal can help establish a clear and supportable vehicle value.

You may need a legal car appraisal for:

• Divorce or separation and division of assets
• Estate, probate, or inheritance matters
• Business dissolution involving vehicle assets
• Vehicle ownership or value disputes
• Small claims or civil court proceedings
• Other legal matters requiring a documented vehicle value

Professional Documentation for Legal Matters

Our vehicle appraisals provide a detailed assessment of the vehicle's fair market value based on its condition, mileage, history, features, and current market. The completed appraisal can provide supporting documentation for lawyers, mediators, insurers, and other parties involved in your legal matter.

A certified car appraisal provides an accurate assessment of your vehicle's current market value for insurance purposes. This can be especially important for classic, modified, high-value, or unique vehicles that may not be accurately represented by standard vehicle valuation guides.

You may need an insurance car appraisal for:

• Classic, antique, or collector vehicles
• Modified or custom-built vehicles
• High-value, exotic, or specialty vehicles
• Insurance claims or value disputes
• Agreed-value insurance policies
• Vehicles that have undergone restoration or major upgrades

Make Sure Your Vehicle Is Properly Valued

A professional appraisal provides a documented assessment of your vehicle's fair market value, taking into account its condition, mileage, features, modifications, history, and current market. This can help support appropriate insurance coverage and provide valuable documentation in the event of a claim, loss, damage, or theft.

Protect Your Vehicle's Value

We offer professional insurance car appraisals with fast turnaround times, giving you the documentation you need for your insurer and greater confidence that your vehicle's value is properly represented.