Protect Your Investment With a Licensed, Qualified Appraisal
Appraisals from John’s Auto Classics are accepted and recognized by banks, credit unions, loan companies, insurance companies, courts, estates, the IRS, and for tax-deductible donations.
John V. Cook
Evaluating classic and collector vehicles across the Southwest since 1984. John has served as an appraiser and automotive specialist for Barrett-Jackson Auction Company and is recognized by Arizona’s Superior Court as an expert in special interest and collector vehicle values.
Vehicle Appraisal — Why Get One?
Stated-Value Insurance
Insure your vehicle for what it is actually worth, not a generic depreciated estimate — a written appraisal is what most stated-value policies require.
Collector Car Coverage
Specialty collector car insurance policies almost always require a current, professional appraisal before they will bind coverage.
Bank & Loan Financing
Banks, credit unions, and loan companies rely on a qualified appraisal to establish a vehicle’s fair market value before lending against it.
Estates & Legal Matters
Courts, estates, and divorce settlements need a defensible, professionally documented value — John is recognized by Arizona’s Superior Court as an expert witness.
IRS & Donations
Donating a vehicle for a tax deduction requires IRS-compliant documentation of fair market value.
Arizona Emissions Exemption
Vehicles 15+ years old are exempt from Arizona emissions testing — an appraisal helps document a vehicle’s age and condition for registration purposes.
Ready to Get Started?
Most local on-site appraisals cost less than $400. Online appraisals are available too — start yours today.