Auto, Specialty Vehicle & Equipment Valuations
A clearer picture of your vehicle’s pre-loss value.
Standard auto reports and ten specialty report types, built around adjusted market comparables, applicable book values, and SCS appraisal review.
For vehicle owners, insureds, adjusters, and insurance carriers seeking an independent assessment of fair market value or actual cash value.
The right details.
For every kind of asset.
Each specialty valuation is $195 per report. The same comparable review standards used for standard auto reports are applied with details and one book value suited to your vehicle or equipment.
Motorcycle
$195 / reportStyle, engine size, ABS and installed equipment.
RV
$195 / reportRV class, length, slide-outs and installed systems.
Heavy equipment
$195 / reportEquipment type, operating hours, condition and attachments.
Tractor
$195 / reportTractor type, horsepower, drivetrain and included equipment.
Trailer
$195 / reportTrailer type, length, axles, capacity and condition.
Classic car
$195 / reportModel, restoration, originality, condition and upgrades.
Recreational boat
$195 / reportHull, engine, length, hours and included equipment.
Farm equipment
$195 / reportEquipment type, hours, configuration and attachments.
Side by side
$195 / reportModel, engine, drivetrain, mileage or hours and options.
ATV
$195 / reportModel, engine, drivetrain, mileage or hours and options.
Start with the identifying number. Supported VINs can populate available vehicle details for review. Boats, equipment and older vehicles may require a HIN, serial number or manual identification. Mileage or operating hours and category-specific equipment help SCS compare like assets.
Market evidence. Meaningful adjustments.
A clear written opinion.
The analysis considers the actual vehicle, its condition before the loss, its equipment, and the market as of the report’s effective date.
Priced market comparables
At least three priced dealer listings and two priced private-party listings support the market review. Sources are documented and duplicates are excluded. Listing prices are asking prices, not confirmed sale prices.
Apples-to-apples comparisons
Supported adjustments consider mileage or operating hours, region, condition, equipment, trim, drivetrain, engine and transmission where applicable. The report shows original and adjusted comparable prices.
Book values + market evidence
Standard auto reports use Kelley Blue Book and NADA benchmarks. Specialty reports use one book value appropriate to the asset. The adjusted comparable average and applicable book value each contribute 50% to the calculated vehicle value.
From your vehicle details
to a reviewed valuation.
Choose & pay
Select a standard or specialty report and complete secure checkout.
Submit details
Send the VIN, HIN or serial number, mileage or hours, valuation date, photos and supporting documents. Supported VINs can fill available vehicle details.
Research the market
SCS researches dealer and private-party comparables and applicable book values. If automatic results fall short, staff completes the research.
Adjust & review
SCS adjusts the comparables, combines market and book values, and reviews the result for the specific vehicle or equipment.
Receive your report
Your reviewed valuation is delivered to the email address on your request.
Replacement parts.
Aftermarket equipment.
Documented consideration.
Tell us about engine or transmission replacements, documented overhauls, restoration work, attachments and installed upgrades. Include invoices and dates so SCS can evaluate their contribution to market value.
The insured or adjuster can enter these details on the initial form. SCS considers the receipts, installation date, condition, vehicle fit, and whether the same equipment is already reflected in a comparable.
What to have ready
- VIN, HIN or serial number; model, mileage or operating hours; and location
- Date of loss or requested valuation date
- Photos and pre-loss condition details
- Upgrade invoices, costs, and installation dates
- Replacement or overhaul details and miles or hours since the work, when known
Supported value, without double counting. An upgrade’s purchase price is not automatically added to the vehicle’s value. SCS guidelines and available evidence account for age, condition, and market relevance. Missing or unsupported information is disclosed and may result in no adjustment.
Vehicle & Equipment Valuation Pricing
Choose the report that fits your vehicle. Each option covers one vehicle and takes you directly to our payment checkout.
Standard Total Loss
Vehicle Valuation
For standard passenger cars, SUVs, and light trucks.
- Vehicle-specific market research
- Dealer and private-party comparables
- Supported mileage, equipment, and condition adjustments
- Kelley Blue Book and NADA benchmarks
- Reviewed written SCS valuation report
Specialty Vehicle
& Equipment Valuation
For motorcycles, RVs, heavy equipment, tractors, trailers, classic cars, recreational boats, farm equipment, side by sides and ATVs. Documented modifications are considered.
- Research tailored to your selected specialty category
- Dealer and private-party comparables
- One book value appropriate to the asset type
- Supported mileage or hours, condition, regional and equipment adjustments
- Documented aftermarket and replacement-component review
- Reviewed written SCS valuation report
Choose one report type per vehicle. These are one-time service fees in USD. Applicable taxes are calculated at checkout. Existing cart items remain in your order; review the order summary before paying.
After payment, send us your vehicle information.
Open Submit your vehicle details on your receipt or order email. The secure link connects your purchase to your valuation request automatically. Use your checkout email in the form. For a specialty report, choose your report category and include the HIN or serial number, operating hours and relevant equipment in the reviewer notes.
Valuation-only service. Repair estimate writing, physical inspections, claim negotiation, and appraisal-clause representation are separate services. For an assignment that needs additional scope, contact SCS before ordering.
Before you order.
Who can request a report?
A vehicle owner, insured, adjuster, insurance representative, or other authorized submitter can complete the intake form. Provide the vehicle and claim information you have; leave uncertain facts blank so they can be reviewed.
Are both dealer and private-party comparables used?
Yes. The valuation calls for at least three priced dealer comparables and two priced private-party comparables. If enough suitable listings cannot be found automatically, manual research is required to complete the evidence. Both seller types receive the same supported adjustment process.
Will the comparables be adjusted to match my vehicle?
Supported adjustments account for mileage or operating hours, regional market differences, condition, equipment, trim, drivetrain, engine and transmission where applicable. Matching attributes need no adjustment. SCS reviews the support for each adjustment.
How are book values used?
Standard auto reports average the Kelley Blue Book and NADA benchmarks. Specialty reports use one appropriate book value for the selected asset type. The adjusted comparable average and applicable book value each receive equal weight. SCS staff obtains and reviews the book information; you do not need to purchase a book-value subscription.
Does a new engine or an upgrade add its full cost?
No. A replacement component or aftermarket upgrade is evaluated for its supported contribution to vehicle value. Receipts, age, condition, market relevance, and equipment already reflected in the comparables matter. Replacement work does not reset the vehicle’s odometer.
What happens after checkout?
Select Submit your vehicle details on your receipt or order email and complete the request using your checkout email. Your payment status follows the request automatically. To receive the secure link again, open the Vehicle Valuation Assignment page and use Connect your payment. If you already submitted a request without linking payment, contact SCS with your order and request numbers.
Does the report guarantee an insurance payout?
No. The report is an independent opinion of value based on the information and market evidence available for its effective date. Final claim settlement depends on the policy and the insurance carrier. The report includes its assumptions, limitations, and legal disclaimer.
Start with a clearer valuation.
Select your report, complete payment, and send SCS the vehicle details needed to begin.