Main cost factors
The assignment complexity determines the work required.
- Vehicle category and rarity
- Inspection location and travel
- Available documents and photographs
- Comparable-market depth
- Number of vehicles
- Report purpose and deadline
Appraisal Fees & Scope
How Much Does a Vehicle Appraisal Cost in Canada?
There is no responsible single price for every appraisal. A document-based passenger-vehicle review is different from an inspected commercial truck, collector car, multi-unit fleet or litigation assignment.
What matters: The fee should be confirmed after the vehicle, purpose, evidence, inspection needs, report users and deadline are known.
Why the purpose matters
A short market opinion and a formal professional report may require different levels of documentation.
- Total-loss review
- Insurance coverage
- Commercial or fleet valuation
- Collector or specialty vehicle
- Legal or estate file
- Damage assessment
What to request in a quote
Provide enough detail for the appraiser to define the deliverable.
- Vehicle year, make and model
- VIN and location
- Appraisal purpose
- Valuation date
- Inspection requirement
- Required completion date
How appraisal fees are confirmed
01Send the basic details
Identify the vehicle, location and purpose.
02Confirm evidence
List the documents, photos and access available.
03Define the deliverable
Agree on inspection, report detail and timing.
04Approve the fee
Work begins after scope and terms are confirmed.
Frequently asked questions
Is the total-loss review complimentary?
IA Reports may provide an initial complimentary review to assess whether a formal total-loss assignment appears worthwhile.
Are travel or inspection costs separate?
They may be, depending on the location and agreed scope. All known charges should be confirmed before work begins.
Can you quote a fleet without the vehicle list?
A reliable quote normally requires the unit count, vehicle classes, locations and intended use.
Send enough information for an accurate quote.
We will explain the proposed scope and fee before accepting the assignment.
We will explain the proposed scope and fee before accepting the assignment.
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.