C S Appraisal Svc
2.6 12414 82 Ave #120, Surrey, BC, V3W3E9
Listed In: Auto Appraisals
C S Appraisal Svc
By bmdougan on November 29, 2017 Verified by Email
Showed up on time. Checked out interior and ask if it "was a 727, torque flight transmission?" DING! DING! DING! Bells and whistles are going off in my head right from the get go!....I said "no it's and 833 4 speed transmission" guess he didn't noticed the 4ft high pistol grip shifter or the clutch pedal after his thorough inspection . HAHAH! OH MY GOD. I have a 100% rust free original 440 charger with a 4spd and dana 60 track pack. Car shows some typical wear from being a driver but is stunning example of a solid car. It was a appraised for a buyer on the east coast. Thanks Christ I didn't have him appraise it for insurance reasons and especially that I didn't have to pay for it. Car came in at about 1/2 of my asking price after him telling me that we are in the "same ball park". We weren't playing the same sport. All this after I had to point out some of the very minor issues/flaws with the car (I wanted the buyer to be fully informed). To say the least, I didn't get the sale because of this uneducated appraiser. keep in mind, I have a 440 R/T charger, 4 spd, dana 60 car, 100% rust free and 99% complete. I seriously can't find a 318cid auto car for the price mine was appraised for.
Brutal, Find someone else,
Have a look at the pic of a $32000 charger. If any one can find me these cars at this price, please send me a message....I will buy every last one of them!
By C S Appraisal Svc
The buyer for this car received accurate information about the car in my detailed report. It had numerous flaws, which the owner pointed out to me as we progressed through the inspection. The major issue was the fact that the car had received a partial paint refinish & the paint did not match. Most car guys are willing to pay all the money for a very good car, however, this was not one that deserved ALL the money, hence the low appraised value. The buyer was well informed by the details found in my report. The buyer chose to look elsewhere for a quality Mopar to purchase. I believe that my job was well done, I saved someone from over spending on an over priced car. The seller of course was not happy, he presented the car for the appraisal & the buyer through me decided that the vehicle wasn't worth the asking or negotiated price & moved on. Interesting though, the seller contacted me a month later asking if I would appraise another one of his Mopars, he never followed through but why would he even bother to call me if he was so dissatisfied with the outcome of the previous appraisal. In the end, the buyer accepted the report at face value & decided against making the purchase, sorry, not my fault!
By Sinisa on November 21, 2007 Verified by Email
Came on time, did detailed inspection of the car, took photos and few days later provided well structured, detailed appraisal. The value was below what I hoped for, but I believed it was a fair market value.
However... I wrote the original review perhaps prematurely...here are more information:
My car that was damaged in a car accident and was estimated to be beyond repair. Canadian Direct Insurance offered the value I thought was below a fair market value. According to Insurance Act of British Columbia, the next step for me was to get the new appraisal. I was naïve and thought that just having the second appraisal would be what needs to be done and then settling the price in between two appraisals would be a natural way to complete the dispute. So I hired he CS Automotive Appraisal Services. I gave them all the documentation that I have received from Canadian Direct Insurance and hoped this would be over within days.
However, as events unfolded, I learned that actually my appraiser (CS Automotive Appraisal) and CDI appraiser would need to discuss their appraisals and agree about the “real” value. Unfortunately this review of each others appraisals never happened even though Canadian Direct Insurance and their appraiser called them numerous times. I also called dozens of times time but except initially I have never received a call back. In another words, CS Appraisal Services left me on my own to dispute Canadian Direct Insurance offer. On the other hand I was not in a very good position to defend their appraisal so after all I had to settle on CDI offer. It appears CS Automotive Appraisal could not hold the value in reality.
I have to admit I did not know about the process, however CS Automotive Appraisal Service should have known what is the procedure in disputes with ICBC or Canadian Direct Insurance and should have act accordingly. Instead, they have neglected their obligations and just ignored the whole case.
If you need appraisal for a dispute case, then you may consider finding someone else.
By C S Appraisal Svc
My Rogers cell phone voice mail always works. I even had my wife phone and it took her two weeks to respond. Just bad business!!
By C S Appraisal Svc
Oh well...Maybe she was having some personal issues? It happens.. Im sure there was a valid excuse. I was extremely happy with her service and a number of people I know are too!! It seems too easy to slander someone's business these day's when they don't take into account their own mistake's made as they grow toward a goal! We all learn from our mistake's...I would say thats LIFE..NO?
By C S Appraisal Svc
I purchased the company in 2011 and do not know the details of this particular file, however, the previous owner of C/S Appraisals should have been available to meet & discuss both appraisal reports with the insurance company's appraiser.
All I can say as the new owner is that I look forward to helping anyone with their insurance claim. I have worked for many individuals & many insurance companies over the past 9 years regarding vehicle insurance claims. The best way way for any dispute to be resolved is to allow both appraisers representing the insured & the insurance company to meet & be allowed to negotiate a fair settlement, unfortunately this didn't work out so well for Sinisa and I apologize as the new owner of C/S Automotive Appraisal Services. In British Columbia, if the insured & the insurance company don't agree on a fair settlement, with the aid of separate appraisal reports, the matter is sent to arbitration. If ICBC is involved, they get to pick the arbitrator, the independent appraiser has no say in the matter, this typically does not fair well for the insured no matter what the independant appraiser says or does to help their client.
By reggie on November 15, 2007 Verified by Email
had my clasiic car done was very happy with appraisal looking forward to getting the rest of my fleet done thanx much!!!!
By Fraser on November 13, 2007 Verified by Email
Outstanding service..Came on time and the entire package was perfect! Will definately use again :)
By shane on October 29, 2007 Verified by Email
never phoned back after several attempts to contact Carling. Phoned on differant number and she answered, finally got my appraisel.
By C S Appraisal Svc
The Appraisal package came with very detailed information,as well as 27 great photo's.
By C S Appraisal Svc
I live in Langley...Had her Appraise 2 Cars of mine..did a great job..sorry to hear you were'nt happy? But I am ! I used to use Gary Gogbill till she took over.I think she does better quality Packages now... I've asked around here and havent had any other complaints about CS's work. I suggest you call them and see why you never got your appraisal. Did you pay up front like we all do at the time of the Appraisal? If you did then they owe you I would say...No? Cost me 500..for two cars..well worth it I think! Hope it can get fixed for you. Keep me posted...
By bmdougan on November 29, 2017 Verified by Email
Showed up on time. Checked out interior and ask if it "was a 727, torque flight transmission?" DING! DING! DING! Bells and whistles are going off in my head right from the get go!....I said "no it's and 833 4 speed transmission" guess he didn't noticed the 4ft high pistol grip shifter or the clutch pedal after his thorough inspection . HAHAH! OH MY GOD. I have a 100% rust free original 440 charger with a 4spd and dana 60 track pack. Car shows some typical wear from being a driver but is stunning example of a solid car. It was a appraised for a buyer on the east coast. Thanks Christ I didn't have him appraise it for insurance reasons and especially that I didn't have to pay for it. Car came in at about 1/2 of my asking price after him telling me that we are in the "same ball park". We weren't playing the same sport. All this after I had to point out some of the very minor issues/flaws with the car (I wanted the buyer to be fully informed). To say the least, I didn't get the sale because of this uneducated appraiser. keep in mind, I have a 440 R/T charger, 4 spd, dana 60 car, 100% rust free and 99% complete. I seriously can't find a 318cid auto car for the price mine was appraised for.
Brutal, Find someone else,
Have a look at the pic of a $32000 charger. If any one can find me these cars at this price, please send me a message....I will buy every last one of them!
By C S Appraisal Svc
The buyer for this car received accurate information about the car in my detailed report. It had numerous flaws, which the owner pointed out to me as we progressed through the inspection. The major issue was the fact that the car had received a partial paint refinish & the paint did not match. Most car guys are willing to pay all the money for a very good car, however, this was not one that deserved ALL the money, hence the low appraised value. The buyer was well informed by the details found in my report. The buyer chose to look elsewhere for a quality Mopar to purchase. I believe that my job was well done, I saved someone from over spending on an over priced car. The seller of course was not happy, he presented the car for the appraisal & the buyer through me decided that the vehicle wasn't worth the asking or negotiated price & moved on. Interesting though, the seller contacted me a month later asking if I would appraise another one of his Mopars, he never followed through but why would he even bother to call me if he was so dissatisfied with the outcome of the previous appraisal. In the end, the buyer accepted the report at face value & decided against making the purchase, sorry, not my fault!
By Sinisa on November 21, 2007 Verified by Email
Came on time, did detailed inspection of the car, took photos and few days later provided well structured, detailed appraisal. The value was below what I hoped for, but I believed it was a fair market value.
However... I wrote the original review perhaps prematurely...here are more information:
My car that was damaged in a car accident and was estimated to be beyond repair. Canadian Direct Insurance offered the value I thought was below a fair market value. According to Insurance Act of British Columbia, the next step for me was to get the new appraisal. I was naïve and thought that just having the second appraisal would be what needs to be done and then settling the price in between two appraisals would be a natural way to complete the dispute. So I hired he CS Automotive Appraisal Services. I gave them all the documentation that I have received from Canadian Direct Insurance and hoped this would be over within days.
However, as events unfolded, I learned that actually my appraiser (CS Automotive Appraisal) and CDI appraiser would need to discuss their appraisals and agree about the “real” value. Unfortunately this review of each others appraisals never happened even though Canadian Direct Insurance and their appraiser called them numerous times. I also called dozens of times time but except initially I have never received a call back. In another words, CS Appraisal Services left me on my own to dispute Canadian Direct Insurance offer. On the other hand I was not in a very good position to defend their appraisal so after all I had to settle on CDI offer. It appears CS Automotive Appraisal could not hold the value in reality.
I have to admit I did not know about the process, however CS Automotive Appraisal Service should have known what is the procedure in disputes with ICBC or Canadian Direct Insurance and should have act accordingly. Instead, they have neglected their obligations and just ignored the whole case.
If you need appraisal for a dispute case, then you may consider finding someone else.
By C S Appraisal Svc
My Rogers cell phone voice mail always works. I even had my wife phone and it took her two weeks to respond. Just bad business!!
By C S Appraisal Svc
Oh well...Maybe she was having some personal issues? It happens.. Im sure there was a valid excuse. I was extremely happy with her service and a number of people I know are too!! It seems too easy to slander someone's business these day's when they don't take into account their own mistake's made as they grow toward a goal! We all learn from our mistake's...I would say thats LIFE..NO?
By C S Appraisal Svc
I purchased the company in 2011 and do not know the details of this particular file, however, the previous owner of C/S Appraisals should have been available to meet & discuss both appraisal reports with the insurance company's appraiser.
All I can say as the new owner is that I look forward to helping anyone with their insurance claim. I have worked for many individuals & many insurance companies over the past 9 years regarding vehicle insurance claims. The best way way for any dispute to be resolved is to allow both appraisers representing the insured & the insurance company to meet & be allowed to negotiate a fair settlement, unfortunately this didn't work out so well for Sinisa and I apologize as the new owner of C/S Automotive Appraisal Services. In British Columbia, if the insured & the insurance company don't agree on a fair settlement, with the aid of separate appraisal reports, the matter is sent to arbitration. If ICBC is involved, they get to pick the arbitrator, the independent appraiser has no say in the matter, this typically does not fair well for the insured no matter what the independant appraiser says or does to help their client.
By reggie on November 15, 2007 Verified by Email
had my clasiic car done was very happy with appraisal looking forward to getting the rest of my fleet done thanx much!!!!
By Fraser on November 13, 2007 Verified by Email
Outstanding service..Came on time and the entire package was perfect! Will definately use again :)
By shane on October 29, 2007 Verified by Email
never phoned back after several attempts to contact Carling. Phoned on differant number and she answered, finally got my appraisel.
By C S Appraisal Svc
The Appraisal package came with very detailed information,as well as 27 great photo's.
By C S Appraisal Svc
I live in Langley...Had her Appraise 2 Cars of mine..did a great job..sorry to hear you were'nt happy? But I am ! I used to use Gary Gogbill till she took over.I think she does better quality Packages now... I've asked around here and havent had any other complaints about CS's work. I suggest you call them and see why you never got your appraisal. Did you pay up front like we all do at the time of the Appraisal? If you did then they owe you I would say...No? Cost me 500..for two cars..well worth it I think! Hope it can get fixed for you. Keep me posted...
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C S Appraisal Svc 2.5 out of 5.0 based on 6 user reviews.
12414 82 Ave #120, Surrey, BC
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