What Does a Vehicle Appraisal Cost in Canada?
Appraisal pricing depends on the purpose of the report, the vehicle and the evidence needed. These published examples are starting points—not quotes for every assignment.
Published Appraisal Fees
All prices below are in Canadian dollars and exclude HST, where applicable. Additional inspection, travel or specialist research costs are disclosed before an assignment begins.
| Assignment | Published price |
|---|---|
| Pre-purchase vehicle valuation | $200 + HST |
| Market value / resale appraisal | From $250 + HST |
| Diminished-value appraisal | $600 + HST |
| Estate vehicle appraisal | From $400 + HST |
| Charitable donation appraisal | $200 + HST |
| Specialty damage assessment | From $700 + HST |
| Litigation valuation report | From $700 + HST |
| Commercial trucks and fleets | By scope / quotation |
What About a Total-Loss Insurance Dispute?
IA Reports offers a complimentary initial review for eligible total-loss valuation concerns. That is not a completed appraisal report. Any subsequent engagement, scope and fee are discussed privately after the initial review and before work begins. See our total-loss appraisal service and the document checklist.
What Changes the Price of a Report?
- Vehicle type: standard passenger vehicles differ from luxury cars, commercial trucks, custom builds and vintage vehicles.
- Assignment purpose: a resale opinion is different from a formal claims, lending or litigation appraisal.
- Evidence and inspection: remote document reviews may be appropriate for some assignments, while on-site inspection or additional research may be required for others.
- Deadline: subject to availability, same-day priority service may involve an additional $100 + HST.
Before Requesting a Quote
Have the year, make, model, trim, kilometres, location and appraisal purpose ready. Where relevant, include the insurer's written valuation or your lender's reporting instructions. We confirm deliverables, relevant limitations and the final fee before accepting paid work.
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Published pricing is informational and may change; the written assignment terms control the agreed fee. Last editorial review: 7 November 2026.