Massachusetts cars, appraised by locals.
Independent written vehicle appraisals for banks and credit unions, estates and probate, trusts, attorneys and private sellers across Massachusetts. We know what a New England car looks like after a few salted winters, and we show our work.
Flat fees from $199 · Most reports back within 48 hours of receiving photos and details · See a sample report
A Massachusetts firm for Massachusetts vehicles.
National valuation sites give everyone the same number. We work a small patch of the map, and we work it closely.
We know the cars
Road salt, winter storage, sandy driveways and ferry-line trucks. Cars here age differently, and a good valuation accounts for it.
We know who reads the report
Local credit unions, probate attorneys, trust officers and insurers. Reports are written to be handed to them.
We're easy to reach
A (508) number that gets answered, and in-person inspections around the Cape and South Coast when a photo isn't enough.
Vehicle appraisals for banks, estates, trusts and the people who rely on them.
Anyone who has to put a defensible number on a vehicle the price guides cannot value. Pick your situation.
Banks & credit unions
Independent collateral values for auto, classic and specialty vehicle loans, plus a free Collateral Check.
Vehicle valuation for banks →Estates & probate
Date-of-death vehicle appraisals for executors and the probate inventory.
Probate vehicle appraisals →Attorneys
Written reports for probate, family-law and bankruptcy matters, with an appraiser you can reach.
For attorneys →Trusts & wealth managers
Independent values for trustees, advisors and family offices.
Trust vehicle valuation →Classic, rare & modified
Appraisals built on completed sales of comparable cars, not guide averages.
Classic & exotic appraisals →Insurance & agreed value
Set and update agreed values for classic and collector vehicles.
Agreed-value appraisals →Divorce & disputes
A neutral vehicle value both sides can rely on.
Divorce vehicle appraisals →Bankruptcy
Vehicle valuations for bankruptcy filings and proceedings.
Bankruptcy vehicle appraisals →Owners & private sellers
Know what your car is worth before you list it or take an offer.
What's my car worth →Also: diminished value · vehicle donation · dealer second opinions · fleet & business vehicles · other valuation services
Estate and probate vehicle appraisals in Massachusetts.
When a vehicle is part of an estate, someone has to put a defensible value on it: for the probate inventory, for any estate tax filing, and for the basis the heirs carry forward. A book-value printout rarely holds up when a beneficiary or the court asks how the number was reached.
We write date-of-death valuations. The effective date is the date of death, not the day we look at the car, and the report states what market evidence applied as of that date. Our fee is flat and never moves with the value, so an executor can show the appraisal was arm's-length. Questions about tax treatment belong with the estate's attorney or CPA.
- Date-of-death vehicle valuationWhat it is and when you need one
- Does a probate inventory need a car appraisal?A plain-English answer for executors
- Cape Cod probate vehicle appraisalLocal, in-person, court-ready reports
- Valuing a collector car in an estateA guide for executors
- Trusts & wealth managersIndependent values for trustees and advisors
Vehicle appraisals for banks and credit unions. Start with a free Collateral Check.
Enter a vehicle and get a public-comp value range and a plain flag: fine to proceed, worth a second look, or better with an independent valuation. It takes about a minute.
When a file needs more than a quick look, a full written valuation is a phone call away.
What your team gets
- A value range from recent public comparable sales
- A clear flag on each vehicle, so you know where to look closer
- No cost during the pilot and no obligation
- A local contact for files that need a real appraisal
Guide values work from averages and miss the cars that matter most. Read: why book values are wrong on rare and modified cars · how lenders value a classic or collector car · does my credit union require an appraisal? · borrower appraisal for an auto loan
Three steps, and a real person at each one.
Tell us about the car
Send photos, mileage and what the valuation is for. Call, text or use the form. You'll get the scope and flat fee up front.
We do the research
We identify the car, review its condition and options, and research completed sales of comparable cars. Sold prices, not asking prices.
You get a written report
A signed PDF showing the comps used and why. If something couldn't be verified, it says so.
Flat fees. The value we report never changes the price.
Valuation
Written value for a typical car, truck or SUV.
Certified appraisal
Full written appraisal for estates, courts, insurance and lending.
Classic, exotic & collector
In-depth research for rare, modified and high-value cars.
A written appraisal built to be read by a lender, a court or an insurer.
- Stated intended use, intended users and effective date
- Documented comparable sales with sources, dates and mileage
- A visible adjustment grid showing how the value was reached
- Photographic condition documentation, including defects
- Assumptions and limiting conditions
- Appraiser qualifications
- Signed certification of no present or prospective interest in the vehicle
- Retrospective values (such as date of death) clearly dated
The person who values the car shouldn't be paid by the outcome.
Veride is a separate company from PCAP Motors, a licensed Massachusetts dealer under the same ownership. We never appraise a vehicle that PCAP buys, sells or consigns, and we never take a fee that depends on the value.
That's the whole point of hiring an appraiser: a number you can trust because nothing rides on it for us.
Massachusetts vehicle appraisals, close to home.
We inspect in person around Cape Cod, the Islands and southeastern Massachusetts, and we value vehicles anywhere in the state from photos and records when they are good. We started on Cape Cod and are building out from here.
Questions about vehicle appraisals, answered.
What does Veride do?
Veride provides independent vehicle valuations and CAGA-certified appraisals for banks, credit unions, estates, probate attorneys, trustees, insurers and owners in Massachusetts, with a focus on rare, classic, modified and privately sold vehicles.
How much does a vehicle appraisal cost in Massachusetts?
A written valuation starts at $199, a certified appraisal is $350, and a classic, exotic or collector appraisal is $595. Fees are flat and never depend on the value we report.
Do banks and credit unions need a vehicle appraisal?
Many lenders rely on guide values for ordinary cars and ask for an independent valuation when the vehicle is rare, modified, privately purchased or the loan is large compared with book value. Each lender sets its own policy, so ask yours. Veride's free Collateral Check helps lenders decide which files need a closer look.
What is the Collateral Check?
A free tool for banks and credit unions that returns a value range built from recent public comparable sales and a flag showing whether a vehicle needs an independent valuation. It is a screening aid, not an appraisal.
Do I need a car appraisal for probate in Massachusetts?
An executor has to report a value for the vehicle, and a written date-of-death appraisal is the strongest support if a beneficiary or the court asks how the number was reached. For a small, ordinary car a guide value is sometimes used, so ask the estate's attorney which fits your situation.
What is the difference between a valuation and a certified appraisal?
A valuation is a written opinion of value based on photos, records and sold comparables. A certified appraisal is the fuller signed report used for estates, courts, insurance and lending, with the intended use, effective date, comparable sales and appraiser certification stated.
Is Veride independent of PCAP Motors?
Yes. Veride is a separate company from PCAP Motors, a licensed Massachusetts dealer under the same ownership. Veride never appraises a vehicle that PCAP buys, sells or consigns, and takes no contingent fees.
Where do you work and how fast is a report?
We inspect in person around Cape Cod, the Islands and southeastern Massachusetts, and we value vehicles anywhere in Massachusetts from photos and records when they are good. Most reports are delivered within 48 hours of receiving the photos and details.
Have a car that needs a number?
Tell us about it. We'll reply with the scope, the flat fee and a timeline.