On-Site Classic Car Valuation — In-Person Inspection by a UK Specialist
On-Site Classic Car Valuation — In-Person Inspection by a UK Specialist
When a PDF report isn't enough, we come to you. Physical inspection, photographs, documentation review and a legally defensible valuation — wherever your car is in the UK.
From £795 · Travel anywhere in the UK · Reports within 7 working days
When you need an in-person valuation
Not every valuation can be done from photographs and documents. For high-value, disputed, irreplaceable or legally significant vehicles, an on-site inspection is the gold standard. We typically attend in person when:
- The car is valued over £100,000 and the insurer or buyer requires physical verification.
- The valuation is needed for probate, inheritance tax or a contested estate.
- The valuation is being used in divorce or matrimonial proceedings.
- There's an insurance dispute, total-loss settlement, or claim against a previous valuation.
- You're buying privately or at auction and need an independent expert eye before you commit.
- The car is one-of-one, concours, or a sensitive provenance case where a paper report won't stand up.
What's included
- On-site physical inspection (typically 2–4 hours with the vehicle).
- Full photographic survey — exterior, interior, engine bay, underside, chassis numbers, identifying marks.
- Documentation review on the day — V5C, service history, restoration records, MOT history, provenance file.
- Condition grading using recognised classic car condition scales.
- Comparable market analysis using live auction data, private sales and trade prices.
- A formal written valuation report (typically 10–20 pages) delivered within 7 working days.
- Court / probate / HMRC ready formatting where required.
- Post-report support: we'll respond to insurer or HMRC queries on the report for the lifetime of the valuation.
How it works
- Request a quote using the form below — tell us the car, location, and reason for the valuation.
- We'll come back within one working day with a fixed fee and a proposed inspection date.
- We travel to the car, carry out the inspection, and gather everything we need on the day.
- You receive the formal report (digital PDF + bound printed copy on request) within 7 working days.
- We support the report with the insurer, solicitor, HMRC or court if required.
FAQ
How much does an on-site classic car valuation cost?
Our in-person classic car valuation service starts from £795, plus travel costs. We provide a fixed fee before you commit — and requesting a quote is completely free. Get in touch with your details and we'll respond promptly.
How quickly can a classic car valuer attend?
For most classic car home visit valuations across the UK, we attend within 14 days of accepting the quote. If you're working to a tight deadline — such as a probate date or an upcoming auction — we can often expedite. Just let us know when you get in touch.
Will the report be accepted by my insurer, HMRC, or the court?
Yes. Our classic car inspection reports are prepared to the standards required by:
• Leading UK insurers
• HMRC (inheritance tax and capital gains purposes)
• Solicitors handling probate and matrimonial matters
• Courts requiring a classic car expert witness valuation under Part 25 of the Family Procedure Rules, Practice Direction 25B, and Practice Direction 25D
If you have a specific requirement, please mention it when requesting a quote and we'll confirm suitability.
Do you value motorcycles, commercial vehicles, or modern classics?
Yes — our on-site classic car valuation service covers motorcycles, light commercials, and modern classics, as well as traditional collector cars. Get in touch with the make, model, year, and a brief description and we'll confirm we can help.
Can you give me a rough idea of value before I commit?
Absolutely. Whether you're searching for a classic car valuer near me or planning ahead, send us some photos and the basic specification — year, make, model, mileage, and condition — via the enquiry form and we'll come back with a guide range and a fixed-fee quote. There's no obligation at that stage.
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Our customers say it best
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Fast and spot-on. Insurer accepted it immediately
“Needed an insurance valuation for my Mk1 Escort. Fast, detailed and spot-on. Insurer accepted it immediately.” - Mark
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Exactly what the solicitor needed
“Used this for probate. Professional, clear and legally formatted. Exactly what the solicitor needed.” - Sarah
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Far better than what I’ve had from clubs or dealers
“The report on my 1990 Land Cruiser was outstanding. Far better than what I’ve had from clubs or dealers.” - John