What a classic car valuation is used for.
Owners, insurers, solicitors and HMRC rely on independent valuations for a range of purposes. Here’s how ours are used, and which report suits each.
Insurance
An independent valuation is the foundation of agreed-value classic car insurance: a defensible figure your specialist insurer can set a payout against, so a total loss reflects true market worth and you’re never under-insured.
- Agreed-value documentation insurers recognise
- Accepted by UK specialist classic insurers
- Protects against under-insurance
Probate & estates
When settling an estate, HMRC requires the open-market value of a vehicle at the date of death. We provide clear, evidenced probate valuations that stand up to scrutiny, handled with care and delivered quickly.
- Open-market value at the date of death
- HMRC-compliant documentation
- Sensitive, discreet and fast
HMRC & tax
For capital gains, inheritance tax or an HMRC enquiry, an evidence-based valuation protects your position. Our reports are independent, thoroughly researched and presented in a form HMRC and your accountant can rely on.
- Evidence-based market value
- Formatted for HMRC & tax
- Supports CGT and inheritance tax
Buying & selling
Buying or selling a classic is a significant decision, and the asking price is rarely the real value. An independent valuation tells you what a car is genuinely worth today, so you negotiate from knowledge, not hope.
- Price with confidence as a seller
- Avoid overpaying as a buyer
- Genuinely independent, we don’t trade cars