Surrey ICBC Total Loss, Estate & Divorce Vehicle Appraisals
- Independent, Unbiased Expert Opinion of Value
- Free Case Review, No Obligation
- Reports in 2–3 Business Days
Surrey appraisals for disputes, estates and settlements
No obligation. We’ll tell you honestly whether an appraisal will help.
Specialty appraisals
Accelerated depreciation: see how loss-in-value reports work. Most appraisals are completed in 2–3 business days. Payment is upfront, plus GST.
serving surrey
Vehicle appraisals for Surrey drivers, families and lawyers
From Guildford, Newton, Fleetwood and Cloverdale to Whalley and South Surrey, we value vehicles for the moments where the number really matters: an ICBC total-loss offer that looks low, an estate that includes a vehicle, a separation where a truck or SUV has to be divided, or a collector or work vehicle that doesn’t fit a book value.
Surrey is in Greater Vancouver, so you can choose a remote appraisal from photos, video and documents, or an in-person inspection. Call 1-888-255-5324 for a free case review.
Every report is an independent, unbiased expert opinion of market value, based on the vehicle’s condition, kilometres, history and real comparables rather than a book average. The experts at BC Auto Appraisals explain what we need, what the report covers and what it costs before we start.
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The simple starting option: PST appraisal from $129 + GST
Bought a used vehicle privately in Surrey? If it’s worth less than the Black Book average, a FIN-320 appraisal can lower your PST. Remote PST appraisal: $129 + GST. In person in Surrey: from $199 + GST.
Remote Vehicle Tax Appraisal
100% Satisfaction guaranteed- Review of your photos, video and documents
- Fair market value determined
- Completed official FIN-320 form
- Independent, unbiased expert opinion
- See your appraised value before you pay. If it can’t save you money, you owe nothing
In Person Vehicle Tax Appraisal
Starting At Only- In-person visual inspection and documentation of the vehicle’s condition by an appraisal expert
- Fair market value determined
- Completed official FIN-320 form
- In-person inspections are available in Greater Vancouver, including Surrey
- Independent, unbiased expert opinion
Already bought? You may have 30 days to claim a PST refund.
Get appraised and apply to the Ministry of Finance within 30 days of registering your vehicle — we'll walk you through it.
1-888-255-5324
to get started in minutes!
Other Appraisals
- ICBC Valuation Disputes: $699 + GST
- Estate Settlement: from $599 + GST
- Divorce & Legal: from $599 + GST
- Collector, Commercial & Fleet, Boat: custom quote
- Accelerated Depreciation Reports: custom quote
- Remote across BC, in person in Greater Vancouver · 2–3 business days
Submit Required Vehicle Information
A representative will request all essential information and available records to accurately evaluate your vehicle remotely or in person. This will include photos and video for remote appraisals, which will assist in determining the vehicle's True Value.
Expert Appraisal
An appraisal expert reviews all submitted photos, video and documentation and prepares your report, or the official FIN-320 form for PST.
Receive Your Report
Once finalized, you receive your written report, or the completed FIN-320 to take to your insurance broker for PST.
Buying Privately? PST Appraisal
Good news! Your vehicle’s condition below the average might actually save you some money on taxes. Things like extra mileage, mechanical quirks, maintenance needs, body dings, past accidents, and more can all play a role in reducing your tax bill when our Professional Vehicle Appraisal team takes a look. Our experts here at BC Auto Appraisals are here to support you throughout your vehicle purchase journey, ensuring you hang on to your hard-earned cash by sidestepping unnecessary ICBC Vehicle Tax costs.
And here’s the icing on the cake: if our assessed value ends up lower than ICBC’s Average Canadian Black Book appraisal, you’ll only be taxed based on the higher of the two values – our assessment or the private Purchase Price of your vehicle. So, let’s work together to make sure you get the most savings possible!
Professional Vehicle Appraisals:
- High mileage for the year
- Mechanical issues
- Excessive wear and tear
- Body damage
- The vehicle requires considerable maintenance
- Fluid leaks such as water, coolant or oil
- Missing parts
- Old tires or brakes that are close to the end of their lifespan
- Rusted components
- The vehicle was previously registered in another province
- Sustained damages requiring repairs totalling more than $2,000
- The vehicle is an Ex-Rental, Ex-Taxi, Ex-Police car, etc.
Example Vehicle Appraisal: 2012 Toyota Prius ex-Taxi (702,455 km)
ICBC Tax Calculation:
ICBC’s taxation system disregards the vehicle’s condition and mileage.
- Canadian Black Book Average Wholesale Value: $14,926
- 12% Tax: $1,791.12
BC Auto Appraisals Assessment:
Our expert assessment accounts for the vehicle’s unique condition and mileage.
- Appraisal Expert Assessed Value: $2,200
- 12% Tax: $264
Savings with BC Auto Appraisals Assessment: $1,527.12
PST Ready
Our PST process follows BC’s 2022 private-sale PST rules and uses the official FIN-320 form.
Contact our team today about an ICBC dispute, estate, divorce or PST appraisal.
For lawyers and executors
We prepare independent vehicle valuations for family law, estate and ICBC files across Surrey and BC. Law firms can be invoiced. View a sample report (PDF).
Surrey appraisal FAQ
Can you help if ICBC’s total-loss offer seems too low?
Yes. We start with a free case review of the offer and your vehicle. If an independent appraisal is worth doing, it’s $699 + GST and gives you a written, comparable-based market value you can use in your discussion with ICBC.
What happens in the free case review?
We look at ICBC’s offer, your vehicle’s details and history, and tell you honestly whether an appraisal is likely to help before you pay anything.
Can I get an in-person inspection in Surrey?
Yes. Surrey is in Greater Vancouver, so you can choose an in-person inspection or a remote appraisal from photos, video and documents.
How much is an estate vehicle appraisal?
From $599 + GST. The report gives a dated market value for the date of death or another date you need, which executors can use for the estate’s records and distribution.
Can you value several estate vehicles, or a collector car in the estate?
Yes. Multiple vehicles, collector cars, RVs and boats can be valued together; we quote it in the free consultation.
Do you do divorce and separation appraisals?
Yes, from $599 + GST, for vehicles that are part of family property. Either party, or both lawyers, can request it.
How long does it take, and how do I pay?
Most appraisals are completed in 2–3 business days once we have everything. Payment is upfront, plus GST; law firms can be invoiced.
What is your report?
An independent, unbiased expert opinion of market value, with the reasons and comparables behind it.
Vehicle Appraisal Services in Surrey
- ICBC Valuation Dispute Appraisal in Surrey
- Estate Settlement Appraisal in Surrey
- Divorce & Legal Appraisal in Surrey
- Collector Car Appraisal
- Commercial & Fleet Vehicle Appraisal
- Accelerated Depreciation Report
- Boat Appraisal
- Bankruptcy & Insolvency Appraisal
- RV & Motorhome Appraisal
- PST Vehicle Appraisal in Surrey
- PST Refund Guide (FIN 355MV)
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Get a free case review
Tell us about the vehicle and what the value is for, whether that’s an ICBC offer, an estate or a separation, and we’ll tell you what we need.
Free consultation · In person in Surrey and Greater Vancouver · Remote across BC · 3747 Delbrook Ave, North Vancouver, BC V7N 3Z4
