Auto Damage Experts Inc. is one of the original Post Repair Inspection and Diminished Value Assessment service providers and the first to offer its services nationwide. ADE, was founded upon the fundamental principle of making exceptional automotive related professional services available to all parties, including but not limited to the individual consumer, insurers, legal professionals, corporations and governmental agencies.
With decades of collective knowledge and practical experience involving Automotive Collision Repair, Sales, Valuations, Appraisals, Diminished Value Assessments, Expert Consulting, Testimony and more, you can trust that you and/or your client will be provided with sophisticated, accurate and unbiased information.
With decades of collective knowledge and practical experience involving Automotive Collision Repair, Sales, Valuations, Appraisals, Diminished Value Assessments, Expert Consulting, Testimony and more, you can trust that you and/or your client will be provided with sophisticated, accurate and unbiased information.
Services
Auto Damage Experts provide auto appraisal and vehicle valuation services across our great nation. Serving consumers and professionals alike, from a motor cycle to an RV-Motor Coach and more, if you have a need for a thorough vehicle inspection, valuation and professional expert assessment. Offering Coaching and Consulting Services to Consumers, Repairers, Corporations, Legal Professionals and Insurer Claims Persons Since 1994.
ADE's comprehensive auto appraisal reports offer a documented assessment of the value based on the subject vehicle's condition at the time of the incident or loss. We can also provide an assessment at any point of improvements or repairs as may be required, such as during a vehicle's restoration activities, to document the value of a vehicle as it increases.
Auto Damage Experts provide certified classic car appraisals for all your valuation needs. You can trust that our professional certified appraisers will deliver an expert appraisal for your classic, collectible, exotic, vintage, muscle car and/or custom built vehicle.
ADE is a full service appraisal company that will assist you in addressing all of your appraisal needs, whether you need an automotive appraisal for ample insurance coverage, estate, divorce settlement, etc. we are here to ADE you!.Our company provides accurate vehicle appraisals based on your needs and type of value (Fair Market Value, Diminished Value, Replacement Value, Actual Cash Value, etc.).
ADE is a full service appraisal company that will assist you in addressing all of your appraisal needs, whether you need an automotive appraisal for ample insurance coverage, estate, divorce settlement, etc. we are here to ADE you!.Our company provides accurate vehicle appraisals based on your needs and type of value (Fair Market Value, Diminished Value, Replacement Value, Actual Cash Value, etc.).
Note: We continually strive to make improvements to this site. If you have a specific question which is not found to be addressed herein, please, feel free to Contact us and we will respond to your inquiry, and we may add your inquiry as a resource to assist others.
An appraisal is a service whereas a professional appraiser, proficient in the particular field, evaluates the subject property and prepares a formal assessment whereas an opinion of value is rendered.ADE currently provides appraisals for various types of vehicles i.e. Value Assessments i.e. Insurance Coverage, (Stated value, Appraised value, Replacement value etc.)
An appraisal is a service whereas a professional appraiser, proficient in the particular field, evaluates the subject property and prepares a formal assessment whereas an opinion of value is rendered.ADE currently provides appraisals for various types of vehicles i.e. Value Assessments i.e. Insurance Coverage, (Stated value, Appraised value, Replacement value etc.)
Auto Damage Experts has been helping people with Diminished Value claims since 1996. You can count on us to use our knowledge of the auto industry and Insurance companies to help you get the Diminished Value owed to you. We also have a page What's Next? which will guide you through the Diminished Value Appraisal process.
Reviews (16)
Brandon Cox
Jun 11, 2021
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My Tundra was totaled by my insurance company after it was stolen. They lowballed me on the value by using a different model truck for the comparable then when I disputed their value they came back even lower using trucks from up to 700 miles away, far below Portland’s market value. When they refused to negotiate with me I decided to invoke the appraisal clause. Kelly at A Master Touch Body and Paint recommend David and his team to help me navigate the process.
Emily, the office manager, helped me maintain my sanity by explaining the process and helping me deal with every curveball my insurance
Emily, the office manager, helped me maintain my sanity by explaining the process and helping me deal with every curveball my insurance
Tina Boggs
Apr 16, 2021
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I have worked in the industry for many years and knew of their good reputation regarding pre-purchase and post repair inspections, DV claims, and more. I recently hired them to assist me with a DV claim on my 2015 Lexus. They made the process smooth, providing the information, documents, and appraisals needed to help me get the most value for my vehicle. In the end, we were able to get a very good settlement from the insured's carrier and feel confident in our decision to close out our claim. Thanks again Dave, Emily, and Jessica!
Harrison Whitmarsh
Jan 07, 2021
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I cannot give David and the Staff over at Auto Damage Experts enough credit for the quality of their work.
I was rear-ended and had my vehicle repaired by my insurance company’s preferred repair shop. The work was done poorly, and ADE had them redo EVERYTHING. After the work was completed, there were STILL mistakes that David found, and the work was redone again. Then I took the car home, and after extensive driving found another issue (something that the ADE team wouldn’t have been able to find without lots of test drives). Even though their “job was done”, David and the team went to
I was rear-ended and had my vehicle repaired by my insurance company’s preferred repair shop. The work was done poorly, and ADE had them redo EVERYTHING. After the work was completed, there were STILL mistakes that David found, and the work was redone again. Then I took the car home, and after extensive driving found another issue (something that the ADE team wouldn’t have been able to find without lots of test drives). Even though their “job was done”, David and the team went to
Jason Hartenberger
Dec 08, 2020
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I was hit by a drunk driver in my brand new Toyota Tundra. After multiple trips to the body shop and extensive repairs I called David at Auto Damage Experts. He went to the body shop, looked over the vehicle and identified several more repairs that were needed. Then he created a comprehensive report of the damage that I was able to use to get a Diminished Value settlement from the insurance company. Very happy with the whole process and recommend that you use ADE early in the process of repairing your damaged vehicle. Thank you! Jason
Parv Sharma
Oct 06, 2020
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I contacted David pretty early in the process and he guided me throughout the diminished value process for an incident where a car backed into my new bmw. His experience and knowledge gave me enough confidence to trust him for the DV claim. He did a very thorough analysis of my car post repair and recommended additional repairs. He gave a very insightful DV report which was enough to make a strong case. Unfortunately, the insurance company denied me any claims initially but David still felt pretty confident about getting the DV for my accident so he referred me to a great attorney who with the
David V.
Jul 02, 2020
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Jason Nichols
Dec 13, 2019
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I purchased a new Tesla Model 3, the company I hired to install my clear bra cut into my paint with less than 100 miles on the vehicle. Reason I bring up the make of the vehicle is that the insurance industry does not know how to value the damages on Tesla's. The min shop rate at all the 3 certified locations in Portland were at $140/hr. The insurance company was only will to pay $80ish/hr, this was a true nightmare, the cars are aluminum as well. I reached out to David and Emily from a refferal, they understood the situation and helped me battle the insurance companies trying to leave me high
Meg Lineham
Oct 28, 2019
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Best appraiser and support! Without ADE my insurance company would have convinced me to accept less than a third of the amount needed to repair my car. David and his team worked tirelessly with Nylund's Collision Center, my insurance company and their appraiser to ensure that my car would be made safe and whole. Professional, knowledgable, and persistent. I highly recommend.
Crystal Gonzales
Jun 04, 2019
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I cannot describe how well taken care of I was with ADE! They are amazing and made me feel so confident even before I hired them. The process with ADE was so smooth. It was such a relief to hire someone to take over the fight with my insurance company and ADE was able to get me the amount I knew my car was worth. I highly recommend them if your insurance company is trying to offer you an amount that you know is way below the value of your vehicle.
Kooroush S.
Dec 03, 2015
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For the first time I met Mr. David Smith I was very Impressed with his professionalism and expertise.
Not only I find them on Google, also few of my friends and people I know they recommended ADE.
Anyways, I called and made an appointment with them. In the beginning my impression was maybe I am paying to much for an inspection. But, after David came and start inspecting my 1960 Mercedes 190SL I was embarrassed of myself to see I was comparing money with Mr. Smiths knowledge & expertise.
He spend almost two hours to inspect my car. He took over 250 pictures. He did the best possible job I could
Not only I find them on Google, also few of my friends and people I know they recommended ADE.
Anyways, I called and made an appointment with them. In the beginning my impression was maybe I am paying to much for an inspection. But, after David came and start inspecting my 1960 Mercedes 190SL I was embarrassed of myself to see I was comparing money with Mr. Smiths knowledge & expertise.
He spend almost two hours to inspect my car. He took over 250 pictures. He did the best possible job I could
Nate K.
Sep 01, 2015
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Elly S.
Aug 31, 2015
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This reply is a perfect example of the length of the scam this company will go to in order to protect their reputation. They claim that all of the incredulous time delays were my fault? So, when, in the very beginning, they said my file would be handled in 1 week and I called them after 2 weeks to find out what the hold up was and they told me they were swamped with other customers, that was my fault? Or when, another time, I was told I would be called by the end of the week and 2 weeks later when I called them back their excuse was that their secretary was sick... again, this was my fault? And
Mikael R.
Sep 30, 2014
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ADE delivered the service it promised. I ended up getting a fair appraisal amount from my insurance company, so i would recommend the company. The only reason this is not 5 stars is the lack of communication. I called and emailed several times for status over the weeks that it took to resolve the claim, and I had better communication from the insurance company (Progressive). I didn't receive a call or email back until there was resolution. Again, the resolution was as promised, so the company does deliver, and I would recommend them.
Kandra L.
May 31, 2013
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David and his team are great. He is honest, reliable and has great documentation. He took the time to represent us and made sure we would be able to have a clean break from this car we bought, that was said to have a clean title and car fax. After we bought the car we noticed that it had been serverly damage and was lied about on carfax. We had hired dave to do an inspection as well as a diminished value claim, and long story short he provided solid evidence and paperwork so we could return the car. Great job again to him and his teem!
Andrew E.
Nov 15, 2012
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I really can't say enough good things about Auto Damage Experts. I used to be the proud owner of a beautifully restored / meticulously maintained German car from the 80s -- that is, until a reckless old man with no insurance ran a red light and totaled it. To have a car that you put so much blood, sweat, and tears into destroyed in an instant is bad enough; to have your insurance offer you a fraction of the car's actual value is worse.
I found out about ADE through a Google search and decided to give them a call based on all the positive reviews I read. Both Emily and David gave clear
I found out about ADE through a Google search and decided to give them a call based on all the positive reviews I read. Both Emily and David gave clear
Fernet B.
Feb 21, 2012
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These guys are pretty awesome. I hired them to do an appraisal on my totaled vehicle. Far exceeded my expectations and have assisted in recovering money from the at-fault-motorist's insurance that I would have otherwise never known was accessible to me.
Also hired them to appraise a prospective purchase in another state and they got back to me quickly enough to where I was able to make the purchase less than 24 hours later.
Will definitely be looking to them in the future if the occasion arises, as much I'm hoping that it won't.
Also hired them to appraise a prospective purchase in another state and they got back to me quickly enough to where I was able to make the purchase less than 24 hours later.
Will definitely be looking to them in the future if the occasion arises, as much I'm hoping that it won't.
