Frequently Asked Questions

Get Appraisal is an online vehicle appraisal service serving drivers across Ontario. We prepare independent appraisal reports for registration/ownership transfer, insurance, diminished value, and pre-purchase/trade-in purposes — completed remotely from the vehicle details and photos you submit.

In almost all cases, no. Our process is built around photos and information you submit online. A small number of Ministry of Finance-related registration appraisals can require an in-person step — see our MTO appraisal page for details, and we'll always confirm this with you before you pay.

All of Ontario. See our Areas We Serve page — and if your city or town isn't listed, that's fine, our process works the same everywhere.

Pricing depends on the service and your vehicle's complexity — see our full pricing table. Standard passenger vehicle appraisals start from $69, depending on service type.

Once your quote is confirmed, we'll send a payment request by email. Payment is currently handled manually (e-transfer / invoice); online checkout at the time of booking is coming soon.

If we determine before starting your appraisal that we can't complete it (for example, it requires an in-person inspection we can't arrange), we won't charge you. See our Terms of Service for full details.

Generally: all four exterior angles, the interior and odometer, the VIN plate, and any damage or modifications up close. See the full checklist on our How It Works page.

Most standard appraisals are completed within 1-2 business days of us receiving complete information and photos. Rush service is available for most services.

You'll receive a written PDF report documenting the vehicle's details, the information reviewed, our methodology, and the final appraised value — formatted for the purpose you requested it for.

Yes — that's exactly what our pre-purchase appraisal is for.

Sometimes. It depends on the relationship and the vehicle. See our MTO / Service Ontario appraisal page for when an independent appraisal applies to gift transfers.

An appraisal can document the value your vehicle lost, but Ontario's insurance rules limit when that loss can actually be recovered. See our diminished value appraisal page for the full picture, and consider speaking with your broker or a lawyer about your specific claim.

Most specialty insurers offering agreed-value coverage want independent documentation of the vehicle's value. Our insurance appraisal service is built for exactly this.