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AUTO APPRAISALS

PRE-PURCHASE INSPECTIONS

POST-WRECK EVALUATIONS

The trusted name in auto appraisals since 1963.

OREGON CERTIFIED

Appraise-Alls

We don't "specialize" because since 1963 we've appraised them all. From Vanagon to Porsche 911, we are the trusted name in auto appraisals.

Petersen Appraisals is certified by the Oregon Department of Motor Vehicles. Located in Salem and Portland, we appraise vehicles all over the Willamette Valley and the State of Oregon.

We are a trusted name in the appraisal industry because we have been delivering fair, honest, market-value appraisals since 1963.

Locations

SALEM

PORTLAND

Services

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EXT/INT

Exterior / Interior

We inspect the paint quality as well as the trim and interior condition.

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DRIVETRAIN

Drivetrain Inspection

We are looking for rust and checking for past damage or any indication of prior damage to the frame of the vehicle.
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CONDITION

Overall Condition

Outstanding? Clean? Average? Rough? Damaged?
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VALUATION

Vehicle Valuation

We use our three step system:
1. Valuation Guides
2. Market Analysis
3. Industry Expertise (Since 1963)
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PHOTOS

Photos

We provide photos at each stage of the appraisal to document the state of the vehicle at the time of the appraisal.
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PETERSEN LEGACY

Petersen Legacy

Over 50 years ago, Gary Petersen began working in the car appraisal business. Knowing car valuations was a critical piece of his used car businesses, auction barn, auto auction, new car dealership and his classic car auctions. Today, Petersen Appraisals is still a family business.

Garyʼs grandson, Bryce Petersen, began working and learning the appraisal business with Gary as a teenager and fell in love with classic and special interest vehicles even before he could drive. As an adult, Bryce currently owns and operates Petersen Auto Appraisals and is the Vice President of the Oregon Auto Appraisers Association.
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