Certified Automotive / Car Expert and Appraiser

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Master Appraiser member in good standing of the International Automobile Appraisers Association member # 1006160097 since 1997. The International Automotive Appraisers Association (I-A-A-A) was established in 1994 by a group of automotive appraisers that saw a need for unification and recognition of fellow automotive appraisers. Certified in Uniform Standards of Automotive Appraisal Procedures. Certified in Diminished Value Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5, Part 7, Part 8, Part 9, Part 11, Part 12. Certified in Loss of Use Part 1 and Part 2, USAAP 2023, Total Loss 8. Undergone continuing education in 2025 Licensed Department of Motor Vehicles VIN verifier for California. Licensed Wholesale dealer California. in 1993 Founded a fully independent appraisal service for appraising motor vehicles for private parties, attorneys, insurance companies, and government agencies. Expert in decoding and authenticating for all types of American cars from Chevrolet, GMC, Oldsmobile, Pontiac, Buick, Ford, Dodge, Chrysler, and Plymouth. Familiar with the NCRS (National Corvette Restorers Society standards.) Expert in appraising motorcycles. Vintage Japanese, American and British. A specialist in umpiring insurance disputes. Nominated as an umpire by my peers in the appraisal industry to act as a judge for disputes in valuations of total loss settlements. Writer for “Restoration Highway”, a monthly online magazine. about restoring/servicing all American muscle cars, from 1960 to present-day. Authoring articles about various aspects of appraising and the classic car world. Writer for “Motor Trend Classic Car” This magazine is Motor Trend’s premier publication, featuring the very best of the classic car world. I author “Appraiser’s Corner” an article featuring commentary of classic vehicles that have sold at auction. Writer for “Highway Earth” A magazine about classic vehicles. I author a section called “Appraisers Corner” I maintain a personal collection of approximately 35 European and American muscle cars, with extensive experience in restoring, rebuilding and servicing.