When a vehicle is written off and the insurer's offer appears too low, IA Reports reviews the valuation report, verifies the subject vehicle and develops an independent market-supported opinion using evidence relevant to the province and vehicle category.
What matters: A strong dispute identifies the exact valuation issue and supports a correction with traceable evidence. Simply requesting a higher number is not an appraisal.
What we review
The complete insurer valuation and settlement breakdown are reviewed together.
Correct VIN, trim, drivetrain and body configuration
Mileage and pre-loss condition
Factory options, packages and specialized equipment
Comparable vehicle relevance and availability
Mileage, condition and equipment adjustments
Tax, deductible and other settlement items
Common reasons for disagreement
Material differences can arise from incorrect data, weak comparables or adjustments that are not clearly supported.
Wrong trim or missing equipment
Comparables from an unsuitable market
Large mileage or condition differences
Commercial or specialty use not understood
Unclear settlement arithmetic
Limited-market vehicles valued through generic data
Vehicles covered
Total-loss disputes are not limited to ordinary passenger vehicles.
Cars, SUVs and pickup trucks
Commercial trucks and work vehicles
Luxury and exotic vehicles
Classic and collector vehicles
Motorcycles and recreational vehicles
Modified and specialty vehicles
From insurer valuation to independent report
01Send the offer
Provide the insurer valuation and settlement amount.
02Audit the report
Identify factual, comparable and adjustment concerns.
03Build the appraisal
Research the relevant Canadian market and document the value opinion.
04Support the review
Provide the report for claim consideration and explain the next steps.
Frequently asked questions
Can IA Reports handle total-loss disputes outside Ontario?
Yes. Canada-wide assignments are considered. The applicable policy, provincial process and available market evidence are reviewed for each file.
Does every low offer justify an appraisal?
No. The value difference should be material and supportable. The complimentary review is intended to identify whether a formal report makes sense.
Do you guarantee the insurer will increase the offer?
No. IA Reports provides an independent opinion and supporting evidence. The insurer remains responsible for its claim decision.
Do not accept a total-loss offer without reviewing the valuation. Send the report and vehicle information for a complimentary initial review.
Assignment availability, inspection requirements and report scope are confirmed after file review. IA Reports does not guarantee acceptance by a third party or a particular financial, legal or insurance outcome.
Have questions? We’re here to help. Request a complimentary review or submit an assignment today.